Household Hazardous Waste

HHW Appointment Information - HHW Materials Accepted - HHW Calendar - HHW Participating Communities

The City's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility is located within the City's Resource Recovery Park, 2101 SE Hamblen Road.  See map.

HOW TO DROP OFF HHW...

Residents and members of participating communities
must schedule an appointment to properly dispose of up to
100 pounds of their unwanted residential HHW per appointment per day at no charge.  Proof of residency is required.  Residents of non-participating communities will be charged $50 per appointment per day to drop-off up to 100 pounds of their unwanted residential HHW. 

NOTE:  One full gallon of paint = 10 pounds

WHAT IS ACCEPTED... 

The HHW facility accepts most residential cleaners and hazardous products; however, certain materials cannot be accepted, as identified in this list.

APPOINTMENTS...

Appointments are REQUIRED and are available on specific dates of each month, as follows:

• The 1st Saturday of the month (April to November); 7am to Noon
   
• The 3rd Wednesday of the month (year round); 2pm to 6:30pm  **only LABOP is accepted on Wed.**
  (LABOP = Light bulbs (fluorescent), Antifreeze, Battieries, Motor Oil (and other automotive fluids), and Paint products)

Appointments can be made one of two ways:  

1. Register online.
    
2. Call the HHW hotline at 969-1805.  Leave a message with your name and
   phone number and your call will be returned within 1 business day.
    

NOTE:  Appointment dates usually fill up about 2 weeks in advance!

Other Options:  

• Kansas City HHW facility; 4707 Deramus; Thursday through Saturday every week from 9am to 4pm.  Appointments are required.  Call (816) 784-2080 to schedule an appointment.
   
• Mobile HHW events are scheduled by the Mid-Americal Regional Council - Solid Waste Management District throughout the year at various locations across the Kansas City metro area.  There is no fee to dispose of HHW at these events; however, vehicle lines at these events are typically long.

For more information, contact the Environmental Coordinator at 969-1804 or via email.