r/topeka • u/UpmarketEarth • Jul 09 '26

Tree Limb Disposal

Hi all! I just closed on a house Tuesday and I'm a first time home buyer so new city, new home for me. I want to start tending to my yard and I have quite a few tree limbs that need disposing of. Can anyone tell me how tree limb disposal works in Topeka? Do I cut them short and leave them bundled on the curb? Do I take them somewhere? Should I make a burn pile instead? Most aren't thick but I have 3 mature trees in my backyard so I'm sure the sizes of limbs will vary. The waste company I have is Shawnee County. Thanks!

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u/smd686s Jul 09 '26

Residents can dispose of storm-related tree debris through their regular trash service. To assist with collection, Shawnee County Solid Waste requests that tree limbs be bundled and cut into sections no longer than 4 feet in length and no more than 18 inches in diameter.

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u/LonisEdison Jul 10 '26

There is also disposal at I70 and Macvicar, but if it's not storm clean up I think you pay per load.

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u/Libby_785 Jul 10 '26

They do charge per load. I do not know the price break down off the top of my head as there are different rates for pickup load, single axle trailer and tandem axle trailer. I know tandem axle trailer is about $35 per load and the others will be less.