Environment

Pool Operator Information

A Licensed Pool Operator is any person who completes an application with the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment, passes an exam, and pays the fee. Licensure is valid for three years.

What Happens to Waste

Find out what happens to all the different items that we receive at the Johnson County Household Hazardous Waste site.

Schedule a Drop-Off

Johnson County residents can safely dispose of household chemicals, paint, and other items at the Household Hazardous Waste facility. This service is by appointment only. Residents can purchase usable latex paint through the Re-blended Paint program and usable household chemicals through the FREE Store.

Re-Blended Paint

High quality latex paint from Johnson County homes and collected at our Household Hazardous Waste facility is re-blended on site and available for purchase in 5 gallon buckets

Free Store

Usable household products that are dropped off at the Johnson County Household Hazardous Waste facility are available through the FREE Store.

Businesses, Churches and Schools

Qualifying businesses and organizations such as churches, schools, government agencies, and non-profit groups, can utilize our Small Quantity Generator disposal program, as a cost effective way to get rid of paint and other hazardous chemicals. This voluntary and fee-based program is available to Johnson County businesses and organizations who meet the qualifications established by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Accepted Items

A full list of materials that we accept is listed on this page.

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Green Business Program Resources

The resources listed on this page are meant to help assist your organization in achieving Green Business Program recognition and reduce your overall waste stream and make your organization more sustainable. 

Get Certified

The Johnson County Green Business Program (JCGBP) is a voluntary and nonregulatory program that provides free educational outreach and technical assistance on a variety of environmental management practices to businesses throughout Johnson County.
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