HHW stands for Household Hazardous Waste which recycles and takes in any poisons or chemicals found in cleaners or bug killers and weed killers ect. And we accept batteries and automotive chemicals, this service ensures that things that shouldn’t be in the landfill get disposed of properly and safely by certified operators.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous products generally fall into one of four categories:
- Flammable or ignitable
- Corrosive
- Poisonous
- Reactive
These products will usually have a warning label on the packaging reading "Danger," "Warning," or "Caution."
Common household products considered hazardous are:
- Oil-based paint, gasoline, fuels, and other flammable materials.
- Cleaning solutions, acids, and other corrosive substances.
- Pesticides, lead-based paint, and other poisons.
The facility will not accept any radioactive or biomedical waste.
Fees
The facility accepts waste from Finney County residential customers at no charge. Non-Finney County residents are charged nominal fees to dispose of waste at the facility to help cover the City's operational costs:
- Paint: $3 per gallon
- Flammables: $7 per gallon
- Fluorescent Bulbs: $1 to $2 each
- Corrosives: $1 per pound
- Aerosols: $5 per gallon
- Bulk Fuels: $7 per gallon
- Antifreeze: $7 per gallon
- Pesticides: $7 per gallon
- Herbicides: $7 per gallon
- Bases: $1 per pound
- Car Batteries: $2 each
- Liquid Oxidizers: $7 per gallon
- Dry Oxidizers: $7 per pound
Disposal
The City contracts with a licensed hazardous waste handler to pick up and properly dispose of the waste according to state and federal regulations.
However, the City is continually looking for ways to reuse these products. Certain products that the facility receives are made available for public use free of charge. These products, including paints, automotive care products, and household cleaning supplies, are located in the facility's lobby and can be browsed during operating hours. City departments also utilize certain products the facility receives including oils and fuels, herbicides, pesticides, fertilizer, and paints.