Service Alert
Service Changes Effective Oct. 1: Trash collection will be limited to cart contents only, with additional carts available for a fee.
Yard waste collection will occur every other week. To be included, residents must enroll in the Yard Waste Program at no charge.
If you’d like to opt into curbside recycling or yard waste, order an extra trash cart or have an extra trash cart removed, please sign up using the form below.
Customer Service
800.431.1507
Office:
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Missed pickup?
Please contact us at 800.431.1507 to report any missed collections or issues. Resolutions will occur within 24 hours of reporting.
Holiday Schedule
We observe the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Service Maps & Guides
Trash must be curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
Need more service?
Now you can set up additional recycling, solid waste or yard waste carts in just a few clicks — no need to call in. Once you enter your address below, select the cart(s) you’d like to add and view pricing right at checkout.
Facilities
Republic Services Transfer Station
Joplin residential trash customers may haul brush, tree limbs, and bulky items to the transfer station.
620.783.5841
1715 E. Front Street
Galena, KS (Old Route 66)
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (closed 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Joplin Recycling Center
1310 West A Street
Corner of A Street & Porter Avenue
North Side of Public Works Center
Tuesday and Thursday: 12:00 pm to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Easy Curbside Recycling
Today more than ever, recycling plays an important role in contributing to a sustainable future. Recycling can significantly reduce reliance on landfills and help conserve natural resources. Republic Services is dedicated to making recycling effortless and reliable. No sorting is required. Dispose of paper, plastic, aluminum, and cardboard all in one container. Take one easy step towards protecting our environment, our families and our planet.
Sign Up Today
To sign up for recycling service, please call 800.431.1507 or submit your request online.
You will be billed an additional $4.87/month for recycling service.
Sharps Disposal
Option 1: Place Sharps in a thick plastic bottle (or a red biohazard container specifically designed for sharps) with a solution of bleach and water; reseal bottle; when container is nearly full, carefully pour all liquid into toilet; reseal bottle and wrap with tape; write “Sharps” on the bottle; place in trash can or polycart. Keep away from children and pets.
Option 2: Click the link below to learn more about the Republic Services Sharps mail-back disposal program for safe, simple and reliable disposal of your medical sharps and needles.
Programs
Recycle as a Family
Involve your whole family in recycling with a variety of fun and educational activities created just for the kids. You can even take them on the go — all our activities are available for download!