Public works proposes moving HHW program to noxious weed fund and seeking local HHW permit

Jun 11, 2026

Public Works Administrator Jeremy Myers proposed restructuring household hazardous waste (HHW) budgeting by moving HHW expenses and revenues from the waste disposal fund into the noxious weed fund and pursuing its own KDHE HHW permit to avoid large regional assessment fees; staff warned of initial upfront costs and one-year notice required to leave the regional program.

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Jeremy Myers, Commissioner and Public Works Administrator, presented an overview of eight funds managed by public works and outlined a proposed restructure for household hazardous waste (HHW).

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