Recycling Drop off locations for
 Paper/Magazines; Cans and Glass only:
6th and Caldwell
1700 block of Arcade
Wal-Mart northside of parking lot

* Wal-Mart also offers recycling containers inside of their main
   entrance for Wal-Mart plastic sacks and some plastics.

Recycling Links-

Solid and Yard Waste (currently owned and operated by Sherman County)

Sherman County Landfill

785-890-4868

Sherman County House Hold Hazardous Waste

785-821-1024

For questions regarding fees and hours of operation
please contact the Sherman County.

In the Can

785-890-8080

Office Hours: 10am to 12pm Mon-Fri

For questions about trash and/or yard waste pickup or
services, please contact In the Can.

Spring/Summer Water Tip:

Lawn and Garden

If installing a lawn, select a turf mix or blend that matches your climate and site conditions.  Watering your lawn and garden in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler helps to minimize evaporation. Try to avoid watering on windy days. Remember to check your sprinkler system valves periodically for leaks and maintenance of sprinklers. Rather than following a set watering schedule, check for soil moisture two to three inches below the surface before watering.  Install a rain sensor on your irrigation controller so your system won't run when it's raining. 

If water runs off your lawn easily, split your watering time into shorter periods to allow for better absorption. Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street.  Check into placing water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.

Next time you add or replace a flower or shrub, choose a low water use plant for year-round landscape color and save up to 550 gallons each year. Watering your plants deeply but less frequently to encourage deep root growth and drought tolerance.   Grouping plants with the same watering needs together can help  avoid over watering some plants, while under watering others.  By using a minimum amount of organic or slow release fertilizer will promote a healthy and drought tolerant landscape.

Winter Water Conservation Tips:

When the weather turns cold that does not mean you need to stop conserving water! Below are some tips on how you can conserve during the winter months as well as anytime during the year! 

• Water with the weather– As the days grow colder and shorter and winter moisture arrives, your landscape will require very little or no water. Most plants are dormant, even if they’re still green.
• Get to know your pipes– Water pipes located in crawl spaces, outside walls, outside faucets, unheated rooms, basements, garages and attics are the most vulnerable to freezing. Get to know the location of these pipes so you can take the necessary precautions to prevent freezing.
• Winterize your pipes– when temperatures fall below freezing, exposed pipes on the exterior of your home can be vulnerable. Protect exposed pipe by wrapping them with insulation.
• Insulate your exposed hot water pipes – This will reduce the amount of water needed to run before you have hot water, especially at the fixtures furthest from your hot water heater.
• When you’re away, have a plan to keep your thermostat at 55 degrees or higher – If you plan on not being home for an extended period of time, have a plan so you don’t return to a broken pipe! Have a neighbor check on your house.
  

Spring/Summer Tip:
With summer getting closer, temperatures will be on the rise and unfortunately, so will the electric bills. A few simple tips can ease the pain of higher bills, Remember to unplug appliances, battery chargers, and even phone chargers when not in use, and set computers to sleep mode. One of the most important things you can do is to take control of your homes temperature. Bump that thermostat up to around 78 deg. and keep your shades and or curtains closed during the sunny times of the day. Use appliances efficiently by making sure refrigerators and freezers are at the proper settings. Make sure refrigerators and freezers get plenty of air circulation by not stacking things on and around them. Grill out instead of running your oven. Hang clothes on a line instead of running the dryer. A little bit of conservation goes a long way on cutting the bill.

Winter Electric Tip:
With the cold weather upon us, some folks may choose to use electric space heaters instead of cranking up the thermostat. It’s an ok alternative as long as you are safety minded in doing so. Keep flammable items away from the heater as well as keeping the heater away from water such as bathtubs and sinks. And always think about the safety of children and pets when using electric heaters. As for the monthly electric bill, yes you will notice a higher bill due to the extreme wattage of some brands of heaters. Evaluate your own home as to electric space heaters vs. turning up the thermostat.