Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Photograph of used oil being poured into a disposal container

Have some household hazardous waste that can't go in your trash? Dispose of it safety and for free at the HHW!

The HHW is open to Wyandotte County Residents at no charge. Proof of residency is required, so bring something with your name and address on it (driver's license, BPU bill, etc.).

Accepted items include auto batteries, used motor oil, brake fluid, degreasers, gasoline, furniture stripper, latex & oil-based paints, paint thinner, roofing tar, aerosol products, drain & oven cleaners, mothballs, nail polish remover, propane cylinders, and more.

Items not accepted include, electronics waste, smoke detectors, ammunition, asbestos, brush killers with 2,3,5-T or 2,4,5-TP, chlorophenoxy derivative acids, compressed gas cylinders (helium), dioxins, explosives, infectious waste, kepone (found in older insecticides), laboratory chemicals, PCB's, radioactive waste, wood preservatives containing tri, tetra, or pentachlorophenols.

Please keep in mind that only containers of 5 gallons or less of hazardous waste liquids are accepted. It's okay to bring multiple 5 gallon containers.

To share this information with your friends or neighbors, download the 2024 HHW Events Flyer(PDF, 1MB). Share and stay informed about collection days via the Household Hazardous Waste Collection events on Facebook.