Recycling in Douglas County, KS

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Lawrence
  • The HHW facility is at 2201 Kresge Road, Lawrence, KS 66049. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appointment hours are Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and select Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The City of Lawrence/Douglas County HHW Facility accepts hazardous waste from Douglas County households throughout the year for free, by appointment only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All HHW facility operations are by appointment only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is a household drop-off weight limit of 75 pounds per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex paint (empty and dry cans can go in the trash with lids off) and oil-based paints are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Car batteries are accepted as an automotive product. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers, TVs and other electronics are not accepted at the HHW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Qualifying Douglas County businesses may use the facility by appointment for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Kansas Household Hazardous Waste Program Contacts (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Kansas Department of Health and Environment
  • KDHE lists Douglas County's HHW program at 2201 Kresge Rd, Lawrence 66049. Checked October 26, 2026.

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