Household Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Materials are ignitable, reactive, toxic, or corrosive. Materials that have these characteristics cannot be disposed of through normal trash collection. They are unsafe for humans, animals, and the environment. Never dispose of hazardous items in the trash, down drains and sewers, or into the environment. For more information about hazardous waste, visit the EPA's web page on proper management of hazardous waste materials.

The City of Fayetteville hosts a household hazardous waste drop-off trailer available to residents every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Note: We do NOT accept tires, electronics or latex paints at the trailer in Fayetteville. Please take electronics to Free Geek or Boston Mountain Solid Waste. Latex paint is not considered a household hazardous waste, and once completely solid can be placed in household trash. Here are some helpful tips to expedite the drying process:

  • Add an absorbent to the latex paint (cat litter or sawdust).
  • Let paint dry while it absorbs the cat litter (approximately one hour).
  • Place dried latex paint in your household trash.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Trailer (Fayetteville)

Location

At the corner of S. Happy Hollow and 15th St. in Fayetteville. 

Hours of Availability

The hazardous waste drop-off trailer is available every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no cost to drop hazardous waste here.

Items Accepted

All containers must be labeled and closed.

  • Batteries
  • Cleaners
  • Oil-based paints
  • Aerosols
  • Fluorescent light bulbs (limit: ten per person)
  • Sharps
  • Pesticides and fertilizers
  • Automotive and cooking oil
  • Mercury items

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (Prairie Grove)

The Boston Mountain Solid Waste District operates a year-round Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Center in Prairie Grove where residents can drop off many hazardous waste items for free or for a small fee. Please check the lists below to see items accepted at this site. 

Location

11398 Bond Road, Prairie Grove, AR

Hours

Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Items Accepted

Some items may have a small fee.

  • Automotive oils and cooking oils
  • Batteries
  • Aerosol cans
  • Light bulbs
  • Electronics
  • Cleaning chemicals
  • Pool chemicals
  • Pesticides, herbicides, insecticides 
  • Mercury items
  • Sharps - must be in a rigid container
  • Oil-based paint and paint materials
  • Scrap metal
  • Tires