Household Hazardous Waste

All Household Hazardous Waste Facility operations are served by appointment-only.

Household Hazardous Waste represents a wide variety of wastes that are produced as a result of normal household activities. Among the most common of these are pesticides, paints, solvents, automotive fluids, batteries, chemicals and cleaners.

Each of these products may pose a threat to sanitation workers or public health and the environment when improperly handled or disposed of.

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Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

The City of Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility accepts hazardous waste from Douglas County households throughout the year for free. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility operates on a by-appointment-only basis for Douglas County residents.

The facility also houses a Product Reuse Store, which allows Douglas County residents to pick up recycled products that are in good, usable condition on a by-appointment-only basis.

Douglas County residents can sign up for appointments for dropping-off materials or appointments for the Product Reuse Store by clicking the corresponding button below. Prior to signing up for an appointment, customers must read and understand the Household Hazardous Waste Guidelines and Accepted/Not Accepted Materials listed below.

Qualifying Douglas County businesses may use the City of Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility for disposal on an appointment-only basis. There is a fee for this service based on the materials and disposal amounts. For more information or to schedule a business appointment call 785-832-3036.

Location & Hours

Location: 2201 Kresge Road, Lawrence, KS 66049

Appointment Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Select Saturdays (For 2023 the select Saturdays are May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30) 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
For emergency/move-out accommodations please email [email protected] for more information.
*Facility is closed on City-observed holidays.

HHW Facility Drop-Off Guidelines

- There is a household drop-off weight limit of 75-pounds per day at the discretion of the HHW staff.
- Waste should be packaged for transport in a responsible manner. Keep containers upright with lids tight to minimize spills and maximize safety. Cardboard boxes work well for this.
- Make sure all hazardous products are labeled.
- A staff member will check customers in for their appointment and give instructions on how to unload products.
- Empty containers and dry latex paint can go in regular trash carts. Remove lids so crews can verify the cans are empty or dry.
- Appointments are in 10-minute time slots. Late arrivals may be subject to cancellation and rescheduling.
- All waste must be generated by residential use and none by activities attached to a commercial or business interest.
- Customers must live in Douglas County to use the facility.

HHW Facility Accepted Materials

Home Improvement Products

Adhesives
Caulk
Furniture Strippers
Latex Paint (Empty & dry cans can be placed in regular trash with lids off)
Oil-Based Paints
Rust Inhibiting Paints
Stains & Finishes
Thinners & Turpentine
Wood Preservatives

Automotive Products

Antifreeze
Brake Fluids
Car Batteries
Car Wax & Cleaners
Gasoline
Transmission Fluids
Motor Oil

Miscellaneous Products

Aerosol Sprays
Chemistry Sets
Fluorescent Light Tubes & Bulbs
Household Batteries
Inks & Printer/Toner Cartridges
Liquid Cooking Oil
Mercury Light Bulbs (Non-mercury light bulbs and LEDs can be placed in regular trash)
Mercury Thermometers
Mercury Thermostats
Nail Polish & Removers
Pharmaceuticals – Prescription & Over-the-counter pills/liquid. NO SHARPS.
Photographic Chemicals
Pool Chemicals

Pest Control Products (Pesticides)

2,4-D
Chlordane
Diazinon
Dioxin Pesticides
Fungicides
Herbicides
Insecticides & Insect Repellent
Mothballs
Rat Poisons
Weed B Gone
Roundup

Household Cleaning Products

Abrasive Cleaners & Powders
Ammonia Based Cleaners
Bleach
Carpet Cleaners
Disinfectants
Drain Cleaners
Floor Cleaners
Furniture Polish
Oven Cleaners
Spot Removers
Toilet Bowl Cleaners

Materials Not Accepted at HHW Facility

Unknown Materials (No Labels)
Ammunition – Contact your local Law Enforcement Agency
Asbestos
Computers, TVs, and Other Electronics
DEA Controlled Substances
Explosives/Fireworks (PDF)
Infectious Wastes (Medical)
Radioactive Wastes (Smoke Alarms)
- For smoke alarms, please contact the manufacturer.
Medical Sharps

Don’t know where to dispose of the items listed above? Call the Solid Waste Division at 785-832-3032 for information on how to dispose of these items.

HHW Facility Reuse Program

Douglas County households can also pick up recycled materials free of charge that are brought to the Household Hazardous Waste facility in good, usable condition. Products are available with the understanding that the products:

Will be used in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions
Will be disposed of properly
Will not be used for resale or commercial use
Will be the sole responsibility of the recipient to substantiate the quality, expiration date and fitness for use

The purpose of the Product Reuse Program is to use up products as intended in order to promote the reduction of household hazardous waste entering the local landfills and to reduce the disposal fees of hazardous waste. Residents must sign up for an appointment to visit the product reuse store.

Business Hazardous Waste

Call the Kansas Department of Health and Environment offices at 785-842-4600 or 785-296-1600 for questions regarding hazardous waste generator status. Ask for a copy of Hazardous Waste Generator Handbook, A Guide to Complying with Kansas Hazardous Waste Generator Regulations.

As noted above, qualifying Douglas County businesses may use the City of Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility for disposal on an appointment-only basis. There is a fee for this service based on the materials and disposal amounts. For more information or to schedule a business appointment call 785-832-3036.