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This page contains information on recycling in Douglas County, Kansas.

Recycling: County Commissioner Mike Gaughan shows off the recycling bins used at this year's Douglas County Fair. The bins were provided by Deffenbaugh Recycling. Douglas County partners with local curbside recycling businesses to recycle in our County buildings. Our staff recycles our plastic, glass, cardboard, paper, and aluminum. We're working hard to increase the % of waste we divert from the landfill by recycling!

There are many local curbside recycling businesses that serve residents and businesses of Lawrence and Douglas County. For a full list, visit the City of Lawrence's Waste Reduction and Recycling page.

Douglas County partners with the City of Lawrence to provide recycling of unwanted paint, pesticides, cleaners, batteries, and other household hazardous wastes. The 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. There is no fee to Douglas County households.

How the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program Works:
  • Call (785) 832-3030 to schedule a drop-off appointment.


  • Drive to the HHW facility (directions provided by staff). Make sure all your hazardous products are labeled.


  • A Hazardous Waste Technician will meet you at the HHW facility and unload the hazardous waste from your vehicle.