What Lyon County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 6 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Lyon County Hazardous Waste Department (HHW facility)
Lyon County household hazardous waste facility at 3000 W. South Avenue, Emporia (Census: unincorporated Emporia township, just west of the city), open Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm; a Chase County satellite is at 202 Walnut, Cottonwood Falls. Takes paint, batteries, auto fluids and pesticides; electronics and computers by arrangement (old-style TVs $10). Limit 80 lb or 5 gal of liquids per household visit. Phone 620-340-6365.
City-run transfer station at 3100 W. South Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801 (Census: unincorporated Emporia township), open Monday-Saturday 8 am-5 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. Mixed trash $10 minimum (to 320 lb) or $63.96/ton; white goods with refrigerants $40.33 each; tires without rims $4.44 (20 in. or smaller) or $8.66 (21-24.5 in.). Out-of-county loads need written approval. Phone 620-340-6360.
Lyon County Hazardous Waste Department, 3000 W South Avenue; phone 340-6365; open Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
Automotive batteries and household batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Enamel or oil-based paints and latex paints are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Electronics and computers: old-style TVs carry a $10 fee; call the office for information. Checked October 26, 2026.
Each participant is limited to 80 pounds or 5 gallons of liquid waste per residential household visit unless arranged in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.