Household Chemical Collection Center (City of Springfield)
1226 W. Nichols St., Springfield, MO 65802
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Plan your visit
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Paint
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Oil-based paint only. Latex paint is not accepted; dry it out and put it in the trash.
- By appointment only: call 417-864-2000.
- 50-pound limit per appointment; residential waste only.
Batteries
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Automotive/marine and rechargeable batteries (button, power tool, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion, SLA) only; alkaline batteries are not accepted.
- By appointment only: call 417-864-2000.
- 50-pound limit per appointment; residential waste only.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City's Household Chemical Collection Center (HCCC) (opens in new tab) · City of Springfield
- The City's Household Chemical Collection Center is at 1226 W. Nichols St., Springfield, MO 65802, by appointment only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Home improvement products accepted include oil-based paint only, paint thinner, stain and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The HCCC accepts automotive/marine batteries and rechargeable batteries (button, power tool, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion, SLA). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residential use only, with a 50-pound limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Chemical Collection Center (opens in new tab) · City of Springfield
- The HCCC is a regional facility serving residents of Greene, Christian, Polk, Dallas and Webster counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Materials are accepted by appointment only; call 417-864-2000. Slots: Tuesdays 7-10 a.m., Thursdays 3-6 p.m., plus some spring and fall Saturdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Chemical Collection Center (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Springfield
- There is no charge to use the HCCC. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex (water-based) paint can go in the trash once soaked up with an absorbent and completely dried. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Alkaline batteries and latex paint are listed among items not accepted at the HCCC. Checked October 26, 2026.
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