Waste Reduction and Recycling
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City of Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
The City of Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility is accepting hazardous waste from Douglas County households throughout the year by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call the Waste Reduction & Recycling Division at (785) 832-3030 to schedule a drop-off appointment for any unwanted paint, pesticides, cleaners, old mercury thermometers, and batteries. There is no fee to Douglas County households. For more information on household drop offs click here. For business hazardous waste disposal information click here or call us at (785) 832-3030.
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Features
- Submit feedback on desired options for solid waste and recycling services to the Solid Waste Task Force
- Earth Day Parade & Celebration Registration forms available online
- Curbside yard trimmings collection has ended for 2011, will resume Monday, March 5 (weather permitting)
- Backyard Compost Bins, Kitchen Scrap Pails and Compostable Yard Waste Bags for sale
- Proper Steps to Disposing of Expired or Unused Pharmaceuticals (PDF, 76k)
- Curbside Recycling Services
Resources and Information
- 2010 Solid Waste Performance Audit
- May 2010 Solid Waste Audit Recommendation Follow-Up (PDF, 32K)
- 2008 Lawrence Recycling Survey Results (PDF, 1.2MB)
- 2007 City of Lawrence Recycling Annual Report (PDF, 155K)
- 2004 (with 2008 estimated cost update) Evaluation of Waste Diversion Strategies for Lawrence: Special Focus on Curbside Collection of Recyclables (PDF, 419K)
- 2004 Evaluation of Waste Diversion Strategies for Lawrence: Special Focus on Curbside Collection of Recyclables (PDF, 1MB)
- 1996 Douglas/Jefferson Counties Regional Solid Waste Management Plan and Updates can be found on the Solid Waste Division webpage.




