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Transfer Station
Doniphan County Transfer Station
1144 St. Columbus Rd, Wathena, KS 66090
800-963-4776A small county transfer station in Wathena where local residents and small haulers drop off household and bulky trash before it’s compacted and hauled to a regional landfill. Quiet on weekday mornings but can get busier on weekends and during spring cleanup.
Drive into a gravel or paved lot with a few open tipping bays or a low metal building where loads are emptied and compacted. There will usually be traffic flow for larger trucks and a separate place to pull up for smaller vehicles; expect to maneuver a trailer if bringing one. Signs or a simple booth often mark the entrance, and recycling containers or drop-off points are commonly nearby. Bring items ready to hand off or unload so the stop is quick for the next person.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loose materials and cover loads so nothing blows out while driving to the site.
- Load heavier items toward the front of the vehicle or trailer to make unloading safer and easier.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mid-mornings during spring cleanup when lines and wait times grow.
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