# 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.

2026-09-01


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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](https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/recycle-old-computers-electronics-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:

1. identify the material;
2. contact the City;
3. schedule;
4. confirm eligibility;
5. 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?](https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/what-can-go-kirksville-curbside-recycling).

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Published: 2026-09-01T14:21:00+00:00

Description: A practical guide to Kirksville's appointment-based Household Hazardous Waste program.