FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 28, 2026

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Set for October 17 in Kingman

Kingman, AZ – The City of Kingman, in partnership with Mohave County and the Kingman Fire Department, invites residents to safely dispose of unwanted or unused household hazardous materials at a Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at 3675 E. Andy Devine Avenue in Kingman.

Residents are encouraged to take this opportunity to safely dispose of materials that should not be placed in regular trash bins or poured down household drains.

Accepted items include:
• Aerosol cans
• Automotive fluids (motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, brake fluid)
• Auto and light truck tires (off the rim)
• Regular and lithium batteries
• Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)
• Electronics
• Paint products (latex, oil-based, alkaloid, and thinners)
• Pesticides, herbicides, and weed killers
• Pool chemicals
• Fertilizers, gasoline, kerosene, and household cleaners
• Any other household product labeled CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER, POISON, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE, COMBUSTIBLE, or CORROSIVE

Items that will NOT be accepted include:
• Commercial or industrial waste, explosives, radioactive waste, ammunition, appliances, furniture, shredded documents, commercial tires, or any material originating from businesses or institutions.

Residents are responsible for placing their own tires into the designated roll-off containers on site.

This free event makes it simple and convenient for Kingman and Mohave County residents to clear out old or unused hazardous items and properly dispose of them in one location.

For more information, please contact Mohave County Environmental Quality at (928) 757-0903.

About Kingman
Founded in 1882 and incorporated in 1952, Kingman is the county seat of Mohave County located in northwest Arizona along Interstate 40, U.S. 93, and the historically famous Route 66. The city’s population is 32,689, and approximately 60,000 including neighboring communities. Kingman is a general law city that operates under a council/city manager form of government with a mayor and six councilmembers elected at large. City government provides a wide range of municipal services that include administration, development services, engineering, public works, parks and recreation, water, sewer and sanitation services, and fire and police.