Kansas
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Lawrence (Douglas County) household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for City of Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Free for Douglas County households, by appointment only (sign up online after reading the guidelines). Qualifying Douglas County businesses may book an appointment for a fee (email hhw@lawrenceks.gov).
Hours
- By appointment only: Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Select Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household hazardous waste from Douglas County households | Free |
| Product Reuse Store items (by appointment) | Free |
| Business waste (by appointment) | Fee based on materials and amounts |
Hazardous waste
Accepted: adhesives, caulk, furniture strippers, latex and oil-based paint, rust-inhibiting paint, stains and finishes, thinners and turpentine, wood preservatives; antifreeze, brake and transmission fluid, car batteries, car wax and cleaners, gasoline, motor oil; aerosols, chemistry sets, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, household batteries, ink and toner cartridges, liquid cooking oil, mercury bulbs, thermometers and thermostats, nail polish and remover, photo and pool chemicals; pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, mothballs and rat poisons; household cleaners such as bleach, ammonia cleaners, drain and oven cleaners.
Holiday closures
Closed on City of Lawrence observed holidays.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Household drop-off limit: 75 lbs per day, at staff discretion. Pack containers upright with tight lids, labeled, in cardboard boxes; staff check you in and explain unloading.
- Not accepted: unlabeled unknown materials, ammunition (contact law enforcement), asbestos, computers, TVs and electronics, controlled substances, explosives and fireworks, medical waste and sharps, smoke alarms.
- Empty containers and dried latex paint can go in the regular trash with lids off. Non-mercury bulbs and LEDs can go in the trash.
- For emergency or move-out needs, email hhw@lawrenceks.gov.
Nearby Kansas towns
- Kansas City household hazardous waste drop-off
- Manhattan (Riley County) transfer station
- Manhattan (Riley County) household hazardous waste drop-off
- Olathe household hazardous waste drop-off
- Overland Park household hazardous waste drop-off
- Salina landfill
- Salina household hazardous waste drop-off
- Wichita landfill
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.