By appointment only for Douglas County households (free). Qualifying county businesses by appointment for a fee. 75 lb per day household limit at staff discretion.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Call to confirmAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Not acceptedPaint
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household hazardous waste
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Yard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
Call to confirmRecycling
Call to confirmFees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
Free for Douglas County households; fee for businesses.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
By appointment only for Douglas County households (free). Qualifying county businesses by appointment for a fee. 75 lb per day household limit at staff discretion.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Yes
Posted hours
Hours not confirmed, call first.
Tue-Thu 8:30 am-1:00 pm and select Saturdays 8:30 am-12:30 pm; closed city holidays.
Local time: America/ChicagoWhat’s not accepted
- Unlabeled unknown materials
- Ammunition
- Asbestos
- Electronics
- Explosives/fireworks
- Infectious medical waste
- Radioactive waste
- Medical sharps
Free options
Free for Douglas County households.
More in Douglas County
City of Lawrence Compost Facility ↗
Cost: call to confirmCommercial customers only · Lawrence
Today: check posted hours Hours not confirmed, call first
Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Household Hazardous Waste - Lawrence ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026