Sedgwick County 
Environmental Resources
2625 S. Tyler
Wichita, KS 67215
Tel: (316) 660-7200
Fax: (316) 721-9366

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Solid Waste Plan

A public hearing was held April 24 at the Sedgwick County Zoo's Education Building to review and seek public input on the Solid Waste Plan update.  Review the 10-year solid waste update and executive summary recommendations from the Solid Waste Committee.

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Environmental Tip

Watch weather reports before applying pesticides or fertilizers - don't apply these before or during a rain storm only to have them run off.  Click here for more easy changes you can make to make a difference in our environment .

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2006 Environmental Report

Sedgwick County is pleased to provide County residents with the 2006 Environmental Report. Its purpose is to inform the public on general environmental health issues and the state of the environment in Sedgwick County. This report is a compilation of information and up-to-date reports on air quality, water quality, and solid waste.

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Sedgwick County Solid Waste

In 2005, Sedgwick County generated 459,067 tons of municipal solid waste. That's 5.42 pounds/person/day. Kansas averaged 6.1 pounds/person/day.

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Mission

The Department of Environmental Resources is responsible for protecting the environment through conservation of resources.  Our department coordinates all components of solid waste management, promotes waste minimization, and provides environmental education for the citizens and businesses of Sedgwick County.