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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. We are the second driveway when you reach the Riley County facilites. Look for our sign that says RILEY COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED and HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE.

2. Are you open on Saturdays?

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
Florescent light bulbs
Aerosols
Old Prescriptions (no controlled medicines, nor sharps accepted)
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 or have a business in a county next to Riley County, can I bring my Household Hazardous Waste to your facility?

Yes, Riley County is the host county for the ten county Big Lakes Regional Household Hazardous Waste 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. Businesses using our facility must be pre-approved by their home county and our facility before we can accept any waste, as there will be a charge. Call us at 785-539-3202 with questions.

6. If my business is located in Riley County, can I bring my business waste to the HHW facility for disposal?

Yes, you may, as long as your business is not a small quantity generator identified by the state of Kansas. There will be a fee for disposal.