Spring collection of household hazardous waste

Hazardous waste from households will be collected in Košice. It is intended exclusively for residents of Košice and for persons who have paid the local municipal waste fee. When handing over the waste, it is necessary to present a valid ID card or a decision on the fee.

When and where?

The collection will take place Saturday 24 May and 31 May 2025 , according to a set schedule in eight circuits in different parts of the city. The collection vehicle will be parked at the designated locations for 90 minutes at a time.

A detailed collection schedule, including specific locations and vehicle drop-off times, can be found here.

An infographic with an overview of what is and is not hazardous waste can be found here.

What can you pass on?

Collection is for small quantities of household hazardous waste – for example:

• solvents, thinners (up to 5 litres),

• fluorescent lamps, neon tubes, incandescent lamps (max. 10 pcs),

• paint (up to 50 kg),

• engine oils (up to 10 litres),

• batteries, accumulators, toners,

• pressure vessels (sprays),

• medical devices containing mercury,

• rags and clothing contaminated with hazardous substances.

Waste should be brought in flasks, bottles or plastic bags – not drums.

What are we not collecting?

Examples of waste that cannot be handed over include:

• electrical appliances,

• pharmaceuticals,

• biodegradable waste,

• water dilutable paints,

• building mixtures, plasters.

Another option: collection yards

Hazardous waste can also be handed in throughout the year in any of the six KOSIT collection yards in the territory of the city of Košice.