Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility?
The HHW Facility is a place Sedgwick County residents can dispose of old chemicals and household hazardous waste free of charge. It offers a way to get rid of old chemicals and materials to help prevent them from getting into the waste stream and polluting the environment.
Where is the HHW Facility located?
801 Stillwell
Wichita, KS 67213
(316) 660-7464
South of Kellogg off of Seneca (at the corner of Osage and Stillwell)
What are the HHW Facility’s hours?
9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday to Friday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays
CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS
What items will the HHW Facility accept?
We will accept almost all chemical items from a residential house, such as: paint, aerosols, batteries, used oil, gasoline, antifreeze, pesticides, herbicides, garden chemicals, household cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, computers, and propane.
Who can bring items to the HHW Facility?
Any resident of Sedgwick County can bring their left over or unused hazardous waste materials to the facility.
Can businesses use the Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
Businesses generating less than 55 pounds a month of hazardous waste are eligible to use the Small Quantity Generator program at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Call 660-7464 for more information.
What new features does the facility offer?
We have a Swap-&-Shop where residents can take selected materials home for free. Some materials that might be found in the Swap-&-Shop are paint, fertilizers, aerosols, and household chemicals
Doesn’t the City of Wichita operate a HHW Facility?
The City of Wichita did operate a facility at 2305 E 57 S., but Sedgwick County took over responsibilities for Household Hazardous Waste disposal on January 1, 2002. The facility in south Wichita closed when the new HHW facility opened.
How can I get more information?
Call the Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility at (316) 660-7464
Mission
The mission of Household Hazardous Waste is to help protect the environment by reducing the improper disposal of wastes through education and by providing citizens safe and proper disposal alternatives.
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