We all use household products that have the potential to be hazardous. If disposed of incorrectly, ordinary cleaning products, batteries, light bulbs, paint, pesticides and motor oil can be harmful and potentially dangerous. Some products may contaminate our soil, groundwater, lakes and streams. Other products can cause fires or contain chemicals that can expose both children and adults to serious health risks if toxic levels of the chemicals are breathed in, swallowed or come in contact with skin. When these products are not used up completely or are no longer wanted by the consumers, and need to be disposed, they are considered household hazardous waste (HHW).
Proper disposal of these unwanted products protects our groundwater, you, and your family. Two semi-permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Storage Facilities are available in Region D to help residents of Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, and DeKalb Counties properly dispose of HHW. One facility is located in Faucett, MO and another in Cameron, MO. Both are manned collection and storage facilities that accept materials during business hours. The two facilities are open May-October. See the table below for the 2025 schedule. DO NOT BRING MATERIALS WHEN THE FACILITIES ARE CLOSED.
Region D Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection and Storage Locations
- Buchanan County: ADDRESS: 51 SE Houseman St. – Faucett, MO HOURS OF OPERATION: May through October- 1st & 3rd Saturdays – 8 am – Noon
- Cameron: ADDRESS: 521 S Elm Street– Cameron, MO HOURS OF OPERATION: May through October- 2nd & 4th Saturdays – 8 am – Noon
2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
| Faucett | May 3 | May 17 |
| Cameron | May 10 | May 24 |
| Faucett | June 7 | June 21 |
| Cameron | June 14 | June 28 |
| Faucett | July 5 | July 19 |
| Cameron | July 12 | July 26 |
| Faucett | August 2 | August 16 |
| Cameron | August 9 | August 23 |
| Faucett | September 6 | September 20 |
| Cameron | September 13 | September 27 |
| Faucett | October 4 | October 18 |
| Cameron | October 11 | October 25 |
Household Hazard Waste List of Accepted Items
(Only small quantities of items associated with residential homes)
- Enamel (flammable) paint
- Strippers and varnishes
- Pool chemicals
- Household cleaners
- Adhesives
- Garden sprays, pesticides and agricultural chemicals
- Aerosol cans
- Fluorescent light bulbs
- Batteries, antifreeze and brake fluid
Household Hazard Waste List of Items NOT ACCEPTED
(No Bulk or Commercial Business Waste Will Be Accepted)
- NO LATEX PAINT
- NO MEDICAL WASTE
- Explosives
- Pressurized cylinders
- Ammunition
- Motor oil
- Infectious waste (medical) OR prescription drugs
- Hybrid/electric car batteries
How to Safely Dispose of Latex Paint
To safely dispose of latex paint in the trash it must be dried out. Here’s how:
1. Add equal parts clay kitty litter to latex paint in the can (one part paint to one part kitty litter). If you have more than a half a can, you can also pour the paint into a lined cardboard box then pour in cat litter.
2. Stir the cat litter into the paint until it has an oatmeal-like consistency that will not spill out.
3. Allow the paint and cat litter mixture to sit for one hour.
4. Throw the paint and cat litter mixture in the trash with the lid off.
5. Instead of cat litter, you can use a commercial paint hardener. Follow the instructions on the label.
*If you have latex pain in cans less than 5 years old and rust-free, donate them to support Habitat for Humanity at the ReStore: https://www.habitat.org/restores.
*Oil-based paint is hazardous and must be disposed of at an HHW Waste Collection.
Safer Alternatives for Cleaning
We all care about making our homes and workplaces safer. But when it comes to cleaning and other products, it’s hard to know which ones contain safer ingredients. EPA created the Safer Choice label – to help people find products made with ingredients that are safer for their families, pets, workplaces, and the environment. Use the link below to discover EPA-approved Safer Choice products.
EPA Safer Choices Interactive Tool for Home, Work and School