Setting up utilities is an important part of moving into a new home. This guide will help you find electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, trash collection, and other essential utility services in Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Electricity
Find information about electric service providers, setting up new service, transferring an existing account, and determining which company serves your address.
Evergy
Evergy provides electric service throughout Wichita and many surrounding communities. New residents can start service, transfer an existing account, or stop service through Evergy’s website. Confirm service availability for your specific address.
https://www.evergy.com/services/moving
Natural Gas
Natural gas service may be needed for home heating, water heaters, cooking, and other appliances. Availability and providers depend on your specific address in Wichita or Sedgwick County.
Black Hills Energy
Black Hills Energy provides natural gas service in portions of Kansas. Customers can check service availability for their address and find information about starting, stopping, or transferring service through the company’s website.
https://www.blackhillsenergy.com
Kansas Gas Service
Kansas Gas Service provides natural gas service to Wichita and many surrounding communities. Customers can start, stop, or transfer service and manage their accounts through the company’s official website. Confirm availability at your specific address.
https://www.kansasgasservice.com
Water & Sewer Services
Water and sewer services in Sedgwick County vary by location. Residents within Wichita city limits can generally arrange service through the City of Wichita, while surrounding communities may have their own municipal utilities or water districts. Verify the correct provider for your new address before establishing service.
City of Wichita Water Utilities
The City of Wichita provides water and sewer services within its service area. New customers who do not already have a utility account must first submit a service request. After receiving an account number, they can register for the city’s online customer portal to manage their account.
Wichita Utility Customer Portal: https://link.wichita.gov
1: Request New Water & Sewer Service: https://lfforms.wichita.gov/Forms/CustomerRequest
2. Create or Access Your Utility Account: https://link.wichita.gov/Register
Water services in Surrounding Communities
If you are moving to a community outside Wichita, such as Derby, Haysville, Park City, Valley Center or Goddard, your water and sewer services may be handled by your local municipality or a regional utility district. Check with your city government or property manager to determine the correct provider before setting up service.
Trash & Recycling Services
Trash and recycling services vary throughout Wichita and Sedgwick County. Depending on your address, you may need to arrange service through a private waste collection company, your municipality or your property manager. Compare available providers, collection schedules, recycling options and service costs before choosing a provider.
Trash collection in Wichita
In Wichita, residential trash collection is generally provided by private waste collection companies rather than directly by the city. Contact any of the companies listed below to confirm residential trash collection availability, pickup schedules, and pricing for your address.
Acme Waste Systems LLC
Acme Waste Systems LLC is a local waste collection provider in Sedgwick County serving the Wichita Metro area. Contact company to confirm current service area, options and pricing.
(316) 772-5776
https://www.acmewastesystem.com
Allen and Sons Waste Services
Allen and Sons Waste Services is a local waste collection provider serving customers in the Wichita and Sedgwick County area.
Evergreen Waste Management
Evergreen Waste Management offers waste collection services based on location. Customers can visit the company’s website, select “Sign Up for Services,” and enter their address to see available service options. Contact Evergreen directly to confirm availability and pricing.
(316) 775-6701
ICT Trash
ICT Trash is a local waste collection provider listed in our research for Wichita, Haysville, Maize, Peck & Goddard.
(316) 633-0775
Kansas Waste Recovery
Kansas Waste Recovery offers residential trash and recycling collection, along with commercial dumpster and industrial roll-off container services. Customers can visit the company’s website to review service options and request service.
(316) 469-6688
Nisly Brothers
Nisly Brothers is a Kansas-based waste collection company offering residential and commercial trash services in its service area.
(316) 662-6561
Waste Connections
Waste Connections is a waste collection provider operating in the Wichita area.
(844) 708-7274
https://www.wasteconnections.com/wichita
Waste Management
Waste Management (WM) provides residential and commercial waste collection and recycling services in the Wichita area.