Author: Tracy Roberts
City Offices to be closed in Observance of Columbus Day
Please be advised that City offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of Columbus Day.
Please note that Solid Waste collection originally scheduled for Monday, October 13, will instead take place on Tuesday, October 14, alongside the regular Tuesday collection route.
For any utility emergencies during this period or after hours, please contact us at 620-783-1991.
Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe and enjoyable Columbus Day.
Residential Clean Up to Follow City Wide Yard Sales Oct. 6th – 11th
Galena City Wide Yard Sales have been set for October 4th, 2025. Permits can be purchased at City Hall for $5.00.
Residential Clean up will be the week following. Oct 6th – Oct. 11th. All items must be taken to Jordan Disposal located at 1040 E Front Street. You must bring a current City of Galena Utility Bill (this is issued by the City) and proof of identity. Jordan Disposal will accept items Monday Oct. 6th through Friday Oct. 10th from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday Oct. 11th from 7:00am to 1:00 pm.
Landfill Odor Update
September 22, 2025
In regards to the odor that arose last fall as the temperatures changed, we have, in collaboration with Jordan Disposal (the landfill operator), KDHE and the EPA, investigated ways to mitigate the nuisance that it has caused our community members. With that said, landfill operators have started applying layers of lime to the area on the landfill where the odor was detected from this past Spring. As per the studies and trials conducted, using lime amendment as a treatment for the mitigation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas emissions have been successful. Once approval was received from KDHE for the use of lime, we then applied a significant quantity (over 100 tons) covering the area on top of the landfill that emits a detectable odor. The plan is to now monitor any reduction in detectable odor, and if effective, to continue layering with lime in any areas where odor is noticeable for the foreseeable future. Also note that while we may be able to smell the odor, it has yet to be detected at any harmful level and we are continuing to work closely with KDHE to ensure air monitoring protocols are being met for the safety of our citizens.
Evidence from other applications of lime, as well as lab testing shows that this is an effective treatment, however, we cannot be certain that this lime treatment will entirely remove the smell. We are optimistic that this will positively impact any smell that is coming from the landfill. Thank you for being understanding as we continue to pinpoint solutions to this issue.
*Below you will find the report from lime testing that was used when considering solutions to this issue.
City of Galena