Household Hazardous Waste
Franklin Recycling Center Only
Proper disposal of household hazardous waste is essential for protecting our families, our community and the environment. These items require safe handling to prevent contamination of soil and water.
What to Know
- Johnson County residents can drop off Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) without an appointment.
- This service is only for residents and not businesses or SQGs.
- The amount of HHW is limited to a trunk load at the resident's address per month. Other restrictions may apply.
- Hazardous material must be properly stored and in labeled containers. Any material in milk jugs, etc. cannot be accepted.
- We have the right to refuse any material not properly stored/labeled or quantities we deem to be excessive.
What Is Accepted
Oil-Based Paint/Stains
Aerosol Cans (if empty, please recycle)
Automotive Fluids
Pool Chemicals
Hazardous Cleaners
Herbicides
Pesticides
Smoke Detectors
Flammable Liquids
What Is Not Accepted
Latex Paint/Water-Based Stains
Sharps
Ballast( Non PCB)
Propane Tanks
Fire Extinguishers
Refrigerant
Compressed gas tanks
Water-Soluble and Biodegradable Cleaners
Batteries
We accept the following types of batteries at the Recycling Center:
- Rechargeable Household Batteries
- Button Batteries
- Power Tool Batteries
- Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
- Lithium Ion (Li-ion)
- Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn)
- Lead Acid (pb)
We do not accept alkaline batteries (Household AA, AAA, C, D, or 9-volt). Alkaline batteries are safe to be deposited into your regular trash.
Light Bulbs
Fluorescent tubes up to 4 feet long. (Maximum 16 per household per month.)
No Compact Fluorescent (CFL). Lowe's, Home Depot, Menards and Batteries Plus offer CFL recycling.
For large quantities, fluorescent tubes longer than 4 feet, or business bulb recycling, contact Lighting Resources, Greenwood.
Recycling Resources
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