Manhattan (Riley County) household hazardous waste drop-off

Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Riley County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Big Lakes Regional HHW).

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.

Facility: Riley County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Big Lakes Regional HHW) Address: 6245 Tuttle Creek Blvd., Manhattan, KS 66503 Phone: 785-539-3202

Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09

Who can use it

Households and farmers living in Riley County. The facility hosts the 11-county Big Lakes Regional HHW program (Riley, Clay, Geary, Dickinson, Pottawatomie, Marshall, Nemaha, Morris, Marion, Washington and Wabaunsee counties). Riley County businesses may bring many items for a disposal fee by appointment (785-539-3202).

Hours

Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m.-noon
Mobile collection: second Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-noon, at 625 S. 10th Street, Manhattan (near Howie's Recycling)

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 Riley County households and farmers	No fee listed
Business hazardous waste (by appointment)	Disposal fee charged
Reuse shelf items	Free

Hazardous waste

Accepted examples: latex and oil-based paints; pesticides, herbicides and insecticides; lacquers, thinners, stains, paint removers and adhesives; used motor oil and filters; household cleaners; spot removers; fertilizers; waxes and polishes; household and car batteries (no electric car batteries); gas, solvents and antifreeze; roofing tar, sealers, photo and pool chemicals, mercury and smoke detectors; fluorescent and compact bulbs; prescription pills removed from the original container and put in a plastic bag.

Holiday closures

Holiday closures are not listed on the facility page; call 785-539-3202 before a holiday visit.

Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .

Other notes

Not accepted: tires, explosives, ammunition, e-waste and sharps.
The building also houses the Riley County Noxious Weed Department.

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Sources

Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.