How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste in Kirksville
Kirksville's Household Hazardous Waste program is appointment-only and limited to City residents. Residents should identify the material and quantity when scheduling and confirm current item eligibility because published accepted-item lists have changed over time.
Household hazardous waste does not belong in ordinary trash, storm drains or the ground.
Kirksville operates a separate appointment-based disposal program for City residents.
Who can use it?
The current City program is limited to Kirksville City residents.
A Kirksville mailing address does not automatically prove that a property is inside City limits.
Confirm eligibility if the property is near the boundary.
Where is the facility?
The City's Household Hazardous Waste facility is at the Public Works Complex:
2001 N. Osteopathy
Do not arrive without an appointment.
When is drop-off available?
As of September 27, 2026, the City's live program page says drop-off is available:
- in May and September;
- on the third Saturday;
- from 9:00 a.m. to noon;
- by appointment only.
Seasonal dates can change.
Confirm the current schedule before transporting material.
Schedule first
When scheduling, be ready to identify:
- what you have;
- how much;
- container size;
- any unusual material.
Current City guidance directs residents to Public Works for scheduling.
The live page currently lists 660-627-1291.
Verify the current number before a future visit.
What kinds of materials are involved?
The City's current materials identify examples such as:
- oil-based paints;
- cleaners;
- oils;
- batteries;
- pesticides;
- gasoline;
- kerosene;
- antifreeze;
- aerosols;
- some bulbs.
But there is an important reason not to treat that list as permanent.
Older City material and a newer brochure do not agree perfectly on every accepted item.
Therefore the safest rule is:
name every item during scheduling and get confirmation before arrival.
Keep materials in appropriate containers
Current City brochure guidance says liquids should be in original labeled containers and identifies a container-size limit.
Do not casually mix chemicals to save space.
Do not transfer unknown chemicals into food containers.
If a container is leaking or damaged, ask Public Works how they want it handled before transport.
Do not use this program for ordinary electronics
Kirksville's hazardous-waste program is not the same thing as electronics recycling.
Computers and electronics have separate disposal paths.
See How to Recycle Old Computers and Electronics in Kirksville.
Do not guess about disposal
Do not pour unwanted chemicals into:
- sink;
- toilet;
- storm drain;
- ground.
Do not place an uncertain hazardous product in ordinary trash simply because the scheduled drop-off is inconvenient.
Ask for the current disposal path.
What if you miss the seasonal window?
Do not assume the facility accepts unscheduled drop-offs outside the published program window.
Contact Public Works for current alternatives or the next appointment period.
Treat acceptance as time-sensitive
Waste contracts and material rules can change.
The durable part of the process is:
- identify the material;
- contact the City;
- schedule;
- confirm eligibility;
- transport it as directed.
That is safer than relying on a five-year-old list found in search results.
For ordinary curbside recycling, see What Can Actually Go in Kirksville Curbside Recycling?.