Recycling in Topeka, KS

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Shawnee County Solid Waste
  • Open Monday-Thursday 7 am-5 pm and Friday 7 am-3 pm, plus special collection days on the first Saturday of each month 9 am-noon (the county packet says except January and July). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rechargeable and alkaline batteries and automotive batteries are on the list of items to bring to the HHW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Automotive batteries can be recycled at the HHW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paints, stains, varnishes and paint thinners from the workshop are accepted at the HHW facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
• New Customer Information packet (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Shawnee County Solid Waste
  • Paint, batteries, herbicides and pesticides can be taken to the HHW facility at 131 NE 46th Street. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The county's recycle guide lists TVs among examples of e-waste for the HHW facility; fees may apply for CRT monitors and TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky items and extra bags are not picked up during holiday weeks. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Shawnee County Solid Waste
  • The Solid Waste Department's HHW facility accepts all electronic waste for recycling; there is no charge except for CRT TVs and monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A $40 fee is collected for every CRT TV and monitor, regardless of size. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refuse service is $22.00 per month for City of Topeka water customers and $23.00 for non-city water customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Shawnee County Solid Waste offers one free large item pick-up per week, including box springs and mattresses, couches or sofas, and household furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household furniture is included in the free weekly large-item pick-up. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Sofa sleepers need their metal springs removed to qualify for free pick-up; the springs need a scheduled pick-up. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Metal items can be picked up by calling 785-233-4774 to schedule; there is a minimum $65 fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires, paint cans with paint, motor oil and car batteries should not be placed in the household refuse or recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refuse customers pay $3.50 per month per recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Cardboard Recycling Locations (opens in new tab) · Shawnee County Solid Waste
  • The HHW facility at 131 NE 46th St is a cardboard recycling drop-off location, open Monday-Thursday 7 am-5 pm and Friday 7 am-3 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cardboard can be placed in curbside recycle totes. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Kansas Household Hazardous Waste Program Contacts (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Kansas Department of Health and Environment
  • KDHE's HHW contact table lists Shawnee County's program at 131 NE 46th, Topeka 66617. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Service Levels and Rates (opens in new tab) · Shawnee County Solid Waste
  • 95-gallon service customers may put one bulky item per week with their refuse on their regular trash day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • One-can and 60-gallon customers are not allowed bulky items on their regular schedule; arrangements cost extra. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Topeka Habitat ReStore (opens in new tab) · Topeka Habitat for Humanity
  • The Topeka Habitat ReStore is at 121 NE Gordon St, Topeka, KS 66608. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donation drop-off hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 AM-3:30 PM. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ReStore phone number is (785) 783-7670. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ReStore accepts new and gently-used donations from individuals, contractors, businesses, suppliers and builders. Checked October 26, 2026.
• K.S.A. 65-3424a: Waste tires, restrictions on disposal (opens in new tab) · Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
  • Waste tires may not be put in a landfill as a method of final disposal in Kansas, except as KDHE allows by rule or permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
• K.S.A. 65-3424b: Waste tire permits and standards (opens in new tab) · Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
  • Anyone who arranges for someone else to collect or haul waste tires must use a hauler that holds a KDHE waste tire permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
• K.S.A. 65-3424i: Tire retailers; requirements (opens in new tab) · Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
  • Kansas tire retailers may not refuse to accept waste tires from customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A tire retailer may refuse more waste tires than the customer bought at the time of sale. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A tire retailer may refuse waste tires from a customer buying replacement tires for commercial use if the retailer does not mount them. Checked October 26, 2026.

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