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City of Meriden, Kansas - City Hall City Meriden was established in 1872, with the current population of 817. Meriden is a City of the Third Class. The Jefferson West School District is USD #340.

It has a Mayor, a 5 Member Council Government, located within Jefferson County and part of Rock Creek Township. Meriden is located just 11 miles N.E. of Topeka. The close proximity makes for a very easy commute.

10/29/2026

The 100 block of Main Street will be closed at 2:30pm on October 31, 2026. This will allow those that are participating in the Trunk or Treat time to decorate your trunk and get ready for the trick or treaters. The 200 block of Main Street will open back up shortly after 6pm. Please plan to arrive early to get your parking spot and not be blocked off from entering the area designated for the Truck or Treat!! Have fun and be safe!!

10/27/2026

The 1890 Ice House will also be participating in the Truck or Treat event. Following the Truck or Treat, they will be having a Halloween costume party w/ food and drinks available. Come have some fun down on Main Street on October 31st.

10/19/2026

Has someone lost a STILE chainsaw? It was found at the post office on Saturday between noon and 2pm. Please contact Fred at 785-484-2363 to give a description.

Come on down and join the festivities on Halloween. Let the kids safely Trunk or Treat then stay for some wonderful food...
10/16/2026

Come on down and join the festivities on Halloween. Let the kids safely Trunk or Treat then stay for some wonderful food by Nopal Smokehouse!!

If you would like to participate in the Trunk or Treat, please give CIty Hall a call at 785-484-3450 or email [email protected].

Come on down to Downtown Meriden and have some fun this Halloween 🎃🤡👹👻. We have Nopal Smokehouse serving up some delicio...
10/14/2026

Come on down to Downtown Meriden and have some fun this Halloween 🎃🤡👹👻. We have Nopal Smokehouse serving up some delicious smoked meat with several side options available. 🥩🌭 🍗
If you would like to participate in the trunk or treat, please call City Hall at 785-484-3450 or send an email to [email protected].

09/08/2026

Due to the holiday, trash service will be picked up on Thursday.

Good afternoon. Watson's Pest Control sent these 2 wonderful guys to our lovely city. Please be kind as they make their ...
09/03/2026

Good afternoon. Watson's Pest Control sent these 2 wonderful guys to our lovely city. Please be kind as they make their way around Meriden.

07/27/2026

ATTENTION ALL MERIDEN RESIDENTS......Starting July 27, 2026 the speed limit within the residential area of the city limits will be 20mph. School zones will remain the same. The small portion of K4 is owned and operated by KDOT and will remain 45 mph.

07/27/2026

Hope everyone is staying cool on these 🔥 days of summer.

Little update: due to the forecasted extreme heat index, trash pickup will be 2 hours earlier than usual on Wednesday. Please have you trash out the night before to ensure pickup.

Thank you and have an awesome week!!!!

07/20/2026

We had an incident last week with trash pick up where someone had placed multiple gallons of motor oil in their trash container. MOST of this oil ended up on the street.

The following are UNACCEPTABLE items for the trash container:
* Electronics -TV,DVD/VCR's, computers, printers, monitors, etc.
* White goods-applicances, refrigerators, washers, dryers, AC units, dehumidifiers, etc.
* Vehicles batteries or tires
* Pesticides, herbicides, insecticides
* Industrial chemicals
* Waste petroleum products (used motor oil)
* Paint (unless dried or solidified)
* Asbestos
* Animal carcasses
* Ashes/burn barrels
* Dirt, concrete, cinder blocks, brick
* Large furniture (mattresses and couch)

ALL acceptable items must fit inside the trash container with lids closed.

Address

103 E Main Street
Meriden, KS
66512

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17854843450

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