Environmental Office

Division of Environmental Services
1515 W. 55th St.
Hays, KS 67601
Office Hours
 Monday-Thurs: 7:30am to 5:30pm
 Friday: 7:30am to 11:30am
 Please call 785-628-9449 and leave a message or  email- environmental@ellisco.net
March 2023Responsibilities
The Ellis County Environmental Office provides environmentally sound practices and progressive development that help Ellis County residents protect the land and ground water in the county. This is done by:
  • Collecting household hazardous wastes
  • Overseeing property transfers
  • Overseeing various issues benefiting Ellis County
  • Permitting of new water wells and wastewater systems
  • Water testing from wells
  • Planning/Zoning and Flood Plain Management 

Office Services


Property Transfer Evaluation

The Ellis County Environmental Code Article 2-4.5 addresses the regulations in regards to the Transfer of Property Ownership within Ellis County.  A Property Transfer Evaluation form is required for these sale transactions.


Request a Service

View the Service Request Online Form to request a specific service from the Environmental Office.