Kings Waste and Recycling Authority

KWRA is known as a JPA - Joint Powers Authority.  We are comprised of the Cities of Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran and the unincorporated portion of Kings County.  We were officially formed in 1989 to deal with waste disposal and State mandates for recycling.Currently our five member Board is made from one representative from each of the City Councils and two representatives from the Kings County Board of Supervisors.

Our meetings are on the last Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. and the public is always welcomed to attend these meetings.Our operations have changed and evolved over the years (remember those yellow bags) and we can proudly report that with the help of our member communities, we have exceeded the State requirement for recycling.  At times, it has been challenging, but we can all take credit for doing 'our share' in preserving our natural resources and the environment through recycling.

KWRA is known as a JPA - Joint Powers Authority.  We are comprised of the Cities of Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran and the unincorporated portion of Kings County.  We were officially formed in 1989 to deal with waste disposal and State mandates for recycling............

Our Mission

KWRA is dedicated to the environmental protection and conservation of natural resources through it's commitment to recycling and safe disposal of municipal solid waste generated by the communities we serve.

What is Household Hazardous Waste? (HHW)

All chemicals, solvents and powders that we use to clean our home, care for our lawn and automobiles, and many beauty products have compounds in them that make them toxic if not disposed of correctly. These materials CANNOT go to the landfill. To ensure that these materials are handled properly, trained professionals will periodically visit our facility to collect and dispose of your HHW FREE.

That fact sheet below will give you samples of what is HHW, amounts that can be accepted at an event and how to transport the material. If you have other questions about HHW, call our office any time during operating hours.

What is Electronic Waste? (E-Waste)

Electronic Waste is in most of the appliances we use every day. TV's, computers, cell phones, DVD players, anything with a timer on it like the coffee pot that you program for the first cup in the morning. All these contain material that is hazardous at time of disposal if not handled correctly.

E-Waste can be brought in to our facility FREE anytime we're open. No appointment needed, just drive in and let our staff know you have E-Waste. They'll take it from there. The fact sheet below will give you more information on E-Waste.

What is Universal Waste? (U-Waste)

Universal Waste is the counter part to E-Waste. Most appliances are one or the other, or may be both depending on what it is. U-Waste consists of batteries (household) that run toys, clocks, watches, etc. It is also the fluorescent light tubes that may be in your kitchen or garage or it can be found in light switches and thermostats.

Why Recycle?

State law now requires all businesses that generate 4 or more cubic yards of waste weekly to recycle.Recycling may provide opportunities for your business to save money.Recycling helps conserve resources and extends the life of California's landfills. It also helps create a healthy environment for our community and future generations.

Don't put in recycling bin

• Clothing, textiles or shoes

• Contaminated or wet paper

• Ceramics, juice boxes and milk cartons

• Film plastic, styrofoam, plastic bags or tires

• Hazardous waste - paint, batteries, antifreeze, pesticides, cleaning products, appliances, cell phones, TVs, computer monitors