Olathe Trash Pickup, Bi-Weekly Recycling, Weekly Yard Waste & Bulk Schedule 2026
This Olathe, KS guide is built like a local resident’s working checklist: how to find your exact trash day, when recycling is picked up, how year-round yard waste works, what to do with bulk items, how much large-item pickup can cost, where to take HHW, food scraps and yard waste, and how to report a missed collection through OlatheConnect.
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Olathe trash pickup schedule garbage collection is address-based. Use the City of Olathe Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste page, the Olathe TrashDay app, or OlatheConnect to find your specific collection day, sign up for weekly reminders and report a missed pickup.
Residential trash carts must be placed at the curb before 7:00 AM on the designated collection day, arrows pointed toward the street, with three feet between carts and other objects. Recycling is picked up bi-weekly on the same day as trash, and residential yard waste is collected weekly year-round on the same day as trash.
Olathe Collection Day Lookup — Use Olathe TrashDay Before Setting Carts Out
Olathe residents should not guess their pickup day from a neighbor’s cart. The City promotes the Olathe TrashDay app and collection reminders so residents can check specific collection days, sign up for service updates and search which items go in which container.
Open the official City waste hub
Start on the City of Olathe Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste page. From there, use the trash, recycling, yard waste, HHW, recycling center and missed collection links.
Use Olathe TrashDay for reminders
The official app helps residents search specific collection days, receive weekly reminders and check which container an item belongs in.
Separate weekly and bi-weekly services
Trash is your regular cart service. Recycling is bi-weekly on the same weekday as trash. Yard waste is weekly year-round for residential customers on the same day as trash.
Use OlatheConnect for problems
For a missed pickup, submit an OlatheConnect request or call Customer Service at 913-971-9311. Reports after 4 PM may move to the next service window.
Official app path: Use Olathe TrashDay to check your address schedule and set reminders before trash day.
Olathe TrashDay AppOlathe Residential Trash Rules — Cart Arrows, Spacing, Lid Fit and Storage
Olathe residential customers can avoid most missed-collection problems by following the cart rules exactly. The City’s trash page says carts should be at the curb before 7 AM on the designated collection day, arrows pointed toward the street and three feet away from other carts or objects.
- Place trash carts at the curb before 7:00 AM on your collection day.
- Point the arrows on the cart toward the street.
- Leave at least three feet between carts and other objects.
- Make sure all trash fits inside the cart.
- Remove carts from the curb by 5:00 PM the day following collection.
- Store carts inside the garage or beside the residence when not at the curb.
- Do not overload the cart so the lid cannot function properly.
- Do not place carts too close to cars, mailboxes, trees or other carts.
- Do not leave carts at the curb all week.
- Do not place bulk items without scheduling pickup.
- Do not place HHW, chemicals, rock, dirt, concrete, bricks or asphalt in regular trash.
- Do not assume a retail “bagster” or purchased container will be collected by the City.
Resident shortcut: If the truck skipped your cart, check spacing, arrows, overflow and blocked access before reporting. Those small details are the most common “looks like a miss” problems.
Olathe Recycling Pickup — Bi-Weekly, Same Day as Trash, Loose Materials Only
All Olathe residential solid waste customers have curbside recycling access. Recycling is picked up bi-weekly on the same day as trash service, which means your recycling cart may not be collected every time your trash cart is collected.
- Place the blue recycling cart at the curb before 7:00 AM on the designated day.
- Point arrows on the cart toward the street.
- Leave three feet between the recycling cart and other objects.
- Place acceptable recyclable materials loosely in the cart.
- No sorting is needed.
- Mixed paper should be dry.
- Rinse containers when possible.
- Flatten boxes or cut them down to 4 feet by 2 feet.
- Do not bag recyclables in plastic bags.
- Do not put unacceptable materials in the blue recycling cart.
- Do not leave Styrofoam, waxed paper liners or packing material inside cardboard.
- Do not overflow the cart; recycling should fit inside the cart.
- Do not assume “recyclable somewhere” means “accepted in Olathe’s curbside cart.”
Micro-level tip: If you forget whether this is your recycling week, use Olathe TrashDay. The phrase “same day as trash” does not mean “every trash day.” It means recycling uses the same weekday, but on a bi-weekly cycle.
Olathe Waste Video Guide — Recycling Video Call: Trash
This official City of Olathe video is useful for residents who are unsure whether an item belongs in the recycling cart or trash. It supports the recycling guidance in this article because contamination is one of the easiest ways to create collection problems and reduce the value of Olathe’s recycling program.
Best for: New Olathe residents, households trying to use the blue recycling cart correctly, apartment or multi-family residents with City service, and anyone unsure whether packaging, mixed paper, cardboard or containers belong in recycling or trash.
This video supports the practical guidance in this article. For exact pickup dates, recycling weeks, holiday service changes, bulk pickup fees, HHW appointment availability, recycling center hours and missed collection help, residents should still verify details through the official City of Olathe links below.
Olathe Yard Waste Pickup — Weekly Year-Round on the Same Day as Trash
Olathe offers year-round weekly yard waste collection for residential customers on the same day as the customer’s trash day. Yard waste is collected separately from trash and taken to the Olathe Community Recycling Center.
- Place yard waste within eight feet of the curb before 7:00 AM.
- Use compostable paper yard waste bags for grass clippings, leaves and small plant trimmings.
- Use a 95-gallon green City Yard Cart if purchased from the City.
- Bundle limbs and brush with string or twine.
- Limbs and brush must be less than four inches in diameter.
- Limbs and brush must be less than four feet long.
- Bundles must weigh less than 50 pounds.
- Plastic bags are prohibited.
- Sod is prohibited.
- Soil, dirt and landscaping rock are prohibited.
- Treated lumber, fence posts, landscaping timbers and wood pallets are prohibited.
- Holiday trees must have bags, ornaments, tinsel and lights removed.
95-gallon City Yard Cart
Olathe residents can purchase a 95-gallon yard waste cart for $50. The cart can be used for curbside yard waste collection on the regular residential collection day. Once purchased, the cart belongs to the customer for the lifetime of the cart and can move with the customer to another address in the City.
Capacity note: The City describes the yard cart as having capacity equivalent to six yard waste bags, up to 330 pounds. Request it through your City of Olathe online utility account under “manage services” or by calling 913-971-9311.
Olathe Bulk Waste Pickup — Schedule Large Items on Your Trash Day and Know the Fees
Olathe residential and commercial customers can schedule curbside pickup for large or bulky items on their scheduled trash collection day. Bulk pickup is not the same as placing random furniture at the curb. You must schedule through your online utility billing account under “Manage Services” or call Customer Service at 913-971-9311.
- Place all items within eight feet of the curb before 7:00 AM on pickup day.
- Do not set bulk items out before 5:00 PM the day before the scheduled pickup.
- Do not place bulk items on or near utilities, power poles or under trees.
- Do not block sidewalks, traffic or gutters.
- Place yard waste items such as brush or limbs in a separate pile from bulky items.
- Assume everything placed at the curb is disposable.
- The City does not pick up retail containers or “bagsters.”
- Rock, dirt, concrete, bricks and asphalt are not accepted.
- Household hazardous waste is not accepted in bulk pickup.
- Bulk equipment is designed for large furniture and appliances, not delicate placement.
- The City is not responsible for property damage to yard, landscaping, trees or driveways caused by bulk pickup.
Olathe bulk pickup fee basics
Residential household items, construction debris or brush pickup is listed at $30 per 15 minutes of loading time with a $30 minimum for the first four pickups in a year. The rate increases after the 4th and 8th pickups. Bulk pickups scheduled outside the normal trash day have additional flat fees.
| Bulk Pickup Situation | Official Fee Pattern | Resident Tip |
|---|---|---|
| 1st-4th pickups per year | $30 per 15 minutes loading time, $30 minimum. | Good for normal occasional large-item cleanup. |
| 5th-8th pickups per year | $60 per 15 minutes loading time. | Costs rise if you schedule frequent pickups. |
| 9+ pickups per year | $85 per 15 minutes loading time. | Consider a dumpster or roll-off for repeated projects. |
| Auto tires | $5 per tire, $10 minimum. | Confirm tire count when scheduling. |
| Semi-truck tires | $15 each. | Do not mix with normal household trash. |
| Refrigerated appliances | $40 per appliance. | Includes refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and appliances with Freon. |
Olathe Household Hazardous Waste — Johnson County Residents, Appointment Hours and Monthly Drop-Off
The City of Olathe operates a year-round Household Hazardous Waste program for Johnson County residents at no charge. The facility accepts unwanted household chemicals that should not go in trash, recycling, yard waste, bulk pickup or down the drain.
- Address: 1420 S. Robinson Dr., Olathe, KS 66061.
- Phone: 913-971-9311.
- By appointment only Wednesday-Friday, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM.
- Saturday hours listed as 8:00 AM-2:00 PM.
- Monthly HHW drop-off events are listed by the City and do not require appointment.
- Business waste is not accepted.
- Aerosol cans, antifreeze and motor oil.
- Household cleaners and cooking oil.
- Diesel, gasoline and kerosene.
- Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and fungicides.
- Fluorescent bulbs not containing PCBs.
- Latex and oil-based paints up to 25 gallons.
- Stains, varnish, thinners and solvents.
- Car, lithium and nickel-cadmium batteries.
- Propane tanks.
Electronics detail: Electronic waste is accepted at appointments only and is not accepted during regularly scheduled monthly HHW drop-off events. Olathe residents need photo ID for e-waste appointments.
HHW prohibited examples
Do not bring ammunition, explosives, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, tires, medical waste, dehumidifiers, refrigerators or Freon-containing items, oxygen tanks or biological waste to the HHW facility unless the City posts a specific accepted pathway.
Olathe Community Recycling Center — Yard Waste, Food Waste, Recycling, Compost and Mulch
The Olathe Community Recycling Center is located at the corner of Hedge Lane and 127th Street. It is open to Olathe residents for yard waste drop-off, food waste composting, recycling drop-off and free compost or mulch pickup when materials are available.
| Facility | Address / Phone | Hours | Resident Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe Community Recycling Center | 1100 Hedge Lane, Olathe, KS 66061 913-971-5178 | Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Closed City-observed holidays | Valid Olathe resident ID required at check-in. Businesses and landscape companies are not permitted. |
| Compost / Mulch Pickup | Same facility | During open hours when available | One load per day. Residents must load with their own tools. Commercial vehicles, commercial trailers and motorized loading equipment are not allowed. |
| Yard Waste Drop-Off | Same facility | During open hours | Useful for yard waste too large for curbside limits. |
Community Recycling Center Map
Olathe Food Waste Composting — Free Drop-Off at Two Locations, No Curbside Food Waste Yet
The City of Olathe operates a food waste drop-off program with two locations. Residents can compost food scraps for free, but the City does not currently offer curbside food waste collection.
- Olathe Community Recycling Center.
- Black Bob Park.
- Food scraps are placed in dedicated food waste bins.
- Finished compost is made available to Olathe residents at the Community Recycling Center.
- The program is currently for Olathe residents.
- Meat, fish and poultry.
- Bones and shellfish.
- Eggs and dairy products.
- Fruits and vegetables.
- Bread, dough, pasta and grains.
- Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags.
Do not contaminate food waste bins: Plastic bags, oil and grease, food packaging, liquids, coffee cups and pet waste are prohibited. Compostable pail liners may be used when allowed, but regular plastic bags do not belong in the food waste bin.
Starter kit option: Olathe sells composting kits to residents for $30 at the Community Recycling Center; the cost is added to the City utility account, and cash is not accepted.
Food Waste ProgramOlathe Holiday Trash Schedule — Do Not Assume Every City Holiday Delays Pickup
Olathe posts holiday service notices through City News and service updates. Some City office closures do not change trash and recycling collection, while certain winter holiday weeks can delay Thursday and Friday collection by one day. The safest habit is to check Olathe TrashDay and current City holiday notices before each holiday week.
| Holiday / Situation | Verified City Guidance | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026 | City notice says trash and recycling remain on schedule. | Use normal schedule unless the app or service alert says otherwise. |
| Presidents Day 2026 | City notice says trash and recycling collection remain on schedule. | Use normal schedule. |
| Christmas / New Year winter service notices | City winter notices may delay Thursday and Friday trash/recycling collection by one day. | Check the current winter service alteration notice before setting carts out. |
| City-observed facility holidays | Community Recycling Center, HHW and other facilities may close even when collection stays on schedule. | Confirm facility hours separately before loading yard waste, HHW or recycling. |
| Bulk pickup during holiday weeks | Bulk pickup must be scheduled and may be affected by route timing or facility closures. | Confirm the scheduled date and do not place bulk before 5 PM the day before pickup. |
Holiday shortcut: If the holiday is not specifically listed as a collection delay, do not automatically slide your cart one day. Use Olathe TrashDay, City News, or Customer Service at 913-971-9311 for the current week.
Missed Trash Pickup Olathe — What to Check Before Reporting
Olathe missed collection reports should go through OlatheConnect or Customer Service. But before reporting, check whether the issue is truly a missed pickup or a preparation issue: wrong recycling week, blocked cart, cart placed after 7 AM, yard waste in plastic bags, bulk not scheduled or HHW placed where it does not belong.
Confirm today is your collection day
Use Olathe TrashDay or the official schedule tools. Recycling is bi-weekly, so a blue cart skipped on a non-recycling week is not a missed pickup.
Check the 7 AM deadline
Trash, recycling and yard waste must be at the curb before 7:00 AM. Late placement can cause missed collection.
Check spacing and material rules
Cart arrows should face the street, carts need three feet of clearance, yard waste must not be in plastic bags and bulk pickup must be scheduled.
Report through OlatheConnect or call
Submit a request through OlatheConnect or call 913-971-9311. Reports after 4 PM are serviced the following day; reports after 4 PM on Fridays are serviced the following Monday.
Official missed collection route: Use OlatheConnect for missed trash, recycling or yard waste collection.
OlatheConnect HelpOlathe Trash Pickup Phone Numbers, Official Links, Address and Map
| Need | Official Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| Trash / Recycling / Yard Waste Customer Service | 913-971-9311 | Missed collection, bulk pickup scheduling, HHW appointments, cart questions and solid waste help. |
| Commercial Trash & Recycling | 913-971-9098 | Olathe commercial trash and recycling service questions. |
| Community Recycling Center | 1100 Hedge Lane, Olathe, KS 66061 913-971-5178 | Yard waste drop-off, food waste composting, recycling drop-off, compost and mulch pickup. |
| Household Hazardous Waste Facility | 1420 S. Robinson Dr., Olathe, KS 66061 913-971-9311 | HHW appointments, Johnson County resident HHW disposal, e-waste by appointment. |
| Product Re-Use Store | 1436 S. Robinson Dr., Olathe, KS 66061 | Free ReUse products for Johnson County residents and nonprofits, subject to availability. |
Official Olathe Waste Links
Related Trash Pickup Guides — Kansas City Area, Bulk, Holiday and Recycling Help
These related trash-pickup.org guides help residents compare city collection schedules, holiday delays, bulk pickup rules, recycling systems and missed pickup contacts across similar service areas.
Olathe Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Questions Residents Actually Ask
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Olathe, OlatheConnect, Olathe TrashDay, Customer Service or any private hauler. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate trash collection, recycling, yard waste collection, bulk pickup, HHW appointments, Community Recycling Center services, food waste drop-off, utility billing or OlatheConnect tickets.
Cart rules, recycling frequency, yard waste rules, bulk pickup placement and fees, HHW facility hours, Community Recycling Center details, food waste drop-off rules, missed collection reporting and official video availability were checked against official City of Olathe resources as of May 2026. Schedules, fees, hours, holiday notices, appointment availability and accepted items can change. Always verify through official City links before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Olathe — Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste
- City of Olathe — Trash and Bulk Waste
- City of Olathe — Recycling
- City of Olathe — Yard Waste
- City of Olathe — Household Hazardous Waste & Product Re-Use Store
- City of Olathe — Community Recycling Center
- City of Olathe — Food Waste Composting
- City of Olathe — Official Apps / Olathe TrashDay
- City of Olathe Official Video — Recycling Video Call: Trash
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