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Hazardous Waste

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1. How do I find the HHW facility?

The HHW facility is located at 6245 Tuttle Creek Blvd. We are 2 miles west of the intersection of Seth Childs Road and Tuttle Creek Blvd. on the south side of the highway.

2. The HHW facility is located at 6245 Tuttle Creek Blvd. We are 2 miles west of the intersection of Seth Childs Road and Tuttle Creek Blvd. on the south side of the highway.

No, our permanent facility is closed on Saturday. You may, however, bring your hazardous waste to our mobile collection unit at Howie's Recycling on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon.

3. What types of materials can I bring to the Household Hazardous Waste facility?

The following are examples of the types of waste that you may bring to the HHW facility for disposal or recycling:

Paints of all kinds including both latex and oil base
All pesticides including herbicides and insecticides
Lacquers, thinners, stains, paint removers and adhesives
Used motor oil and oil filters
Household cleaners
Spot and stain removers
Fertilizers
Waxes and polishes
All batteries including household and car batteries
Gas, solvents and antifreeze
Miscellaneous: roofing tar, sealers, photo chemicals, pool chemicals, mercury and smoke detectors

4. Can I throw my old latex paint in the trash?

Latex paint is considered non-hazardous by EPA standards, but you cannot throw it in the trash if it is still in a liquid form. Instead, bring it to the HHW facility and we will recycle it for its intended use. Latex paint that has frozen several times and is hard in the container may be disposed of in the trash.

5. I live in a county next to Riley County, can I bring my HHW to your facility?

Yes, Riley County is the host county for the ten county Big Lakes Regional HHW Program. If you live in Clay, Dickinson, Geary, Marshall, Morris, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, Riley, Wabaunsee or Washington counties, you may bring your HHW to our facility.

6. Can I bring my business waste to the HHW facility for disposal?

No, our permit issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment does not allow us to accept hazardous waste from businesses. We are only permitted to accept waste from households and farmers. You may contact the Kansas State Pollution Prevention Institute at 785-532-6952 or 800-578-8898 for information on setting up a disposal program for your business.