Riley County Transfer Station Building to Temporarily Close

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The building at the Riley County transfer station will temporarily close on Monday as officials begin the installation of a new tipping floor. During this time, both commercial and residential customers may use a designated temporary dump area on site.

Why it matters

The transfer station is an important public facility that allows residents and businesses to properly dispose of waste. The temporary closure during the tipping floor upgrade project may cause some disruption, but is necessary to improve the long-term operations and efficiency of the station.

The details

Riley County public works director John Ellermann announced the temporary closure as the county has contracted with NF Construction of Marion, Kansas to complete a $592,540 tipping floor and chute repair project at the transfer station.

• The building at the Riley County transfer station will temporarily close on Monday, February 26, 2026.
• The tipping floor and chute repair project is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.

What’s next

After the temporary closure, the transfer station building is expected to reopen once the tipping floor installation is complete, allowing normal operations to resume.