Programs for residents
What Benton County households can drop off, recycle, reuse, or dispose of through the District.
Centerton · Rogers · Siloam Springs
Special Waste Drop-off
Large household items, electronics, appliances, metal, tires, and household hazardous waste. See hours & locations.
| Item | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture & oversized items | Up to 2 free items per month; extra items $10 each | Furniture, vacuums, or large household items that can’t fit in a typical trash container. Each mattress or box spring counts as 1 item. No hot tubs. |
| Electronics & microwaves | $7 each | Must have a circuit board and power cord. Mouse, keyboard, speakers, and cables accepted free. |
| Refrigerated appliances | $10 each | Window AC, dehumidifier, ice maker, wine cooler, freezer, refrigerator. Remove all food first. |
| Large non-refrigerated appliances | Free, no limit | Washer, dryer, range, dishwasher, water heater, etc. Small appliances are not accepted. |
| Metal items | Free, no limit | At least 90% metal by weight: grills, bicycles, metal tables, chairs, and bed frames. No metal fencing or wire. |
| Tires | Up to 4 free per adult per month | See the tire program for extra-tire and rim fees. |
| Household hazardous waste | Monthly free limits | See accepted materials and limits below. |
Not accepted
- Anything from a non-household: rental properties, farms, churches, schools, non-profits, businesses, agencies (see For Businesses)
- Deliveries in commercial vehicles
- Household trash or garbage
- Building materials of any kind
- Yard waste, brush, and leaves (see Yard Waste)
Printable Special Waste flyer (PDF)
How to pay
Fees are due at drop-off.
- Personal check: with a government-issued photo ID matching the name on the check, and a Benton County address
- Credit or debit card: with photo ID matching the card; processing fees apply
- Cash: exact change only. Staff can’t make change; extra cash is recorded as a donation.
Household Hazardous Waste
Chemicals, batteries, bulbs & more
Benton County households may bring the materials below to one Special Waste site once per month. Amounts over the free limit are charged per unit.
| Material | Free each month | Over the limit (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Aerosols | 5 cans | $1 each |
| Antifreeze | Up to 5 gallons | $2 per gallon |
| Ballasts (non-PCB) | No limit | – |
| Ballasts (PCB) | Up to 2 | $10 each |
| Batteries: lead-acid/auto, lithium, NiCad | No limit | – |
| Bulbs: fluorescent (any length) | 4 bulbs | $3 each |
| Bulbs: HID or Shattershield | 2 each | $3 each |
| Cleaners: ammonia-based | Up to ½ gallon | $8 per gallon |
| Cleaners: water-based | Up to 1 gallon | $4 per gallon |
| Corrosive liquids: acidic (drain, oven, vinegar) or caustic (bleach) | Up to 1 gallon | $9 per gallon |
| Corrosive solids | Up to 1 gallon | $8 per gallon |
| Flammable liquids | Up to 1 gallon | $11 per gallon |
| Flammable solids | Up to 1 gallon | $3 per gallon |
| Helium tanks (up to 14.9 CF) | Up to 2 | $5 each |
| Cooking oil | Up to 5 gallons | $1 per gallon |
| Paint & stains: oil- or lead-based | Up to 1 gallon total | $21 per gallon |
| Pesticides: liquid | Up to 1 gallon | $4 per gallon |
| Pesticides: solid | Up to 1 gallon | $8 per gallon |
| Petroleum fluids (gas, diesel, hydraulic, motor oil, transmission) | Up to 5 gallons | $1 per gallon |
| Pool chemicals: liquid | Up to 1 gallon | $41 per gallon |
| Pool chemicals: solid | Up to ½ gallon | $41 per gallon |
| Propane bottles (up to 3 lb.) | Up to 2 | $8 each |
| Sharps / used needles | Up to 1 gallon | $4 per gallon |
| Smoke alarms | 1 | $15 each |
| Mercury thermometers | 1 | $8 each |
| Mercury wall thermostats | No limit | – |
Not part of the free program, but we can take them for a fee
Household-generated only. Fees are per container, based on the container’s size.
| Material | Container | Fee (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Alkaline batteries | 1 pint or less | $3 |
| Fertilizer: liquid / solid | 1 gallon or less | $4 / $5 |
| Fire extinguisher | Each | $10 |
| Oil filters | Each | $1 |
| Organic peroxide liquids | 1 gallon or less | $32 |
| Latex paint (limit 20 one-gallon containers) | 1 gallon or less / 1–5 gallons | $4 / $20 |
| Propane tank | 5 to 20 lb. | $65 |
| Tars or sealers | 1 gallon or less / 1–5 gallons | $18 / $91 |
“Trash to Treasure”
Reuse Store
Usable items dropped off at the District get a second life. Open to Benton County households at 5702 Brookside Rd, Tuesday – Saturday, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Household Hazardous Waste Reuse Store: free
Products in good condition, with original labels and at least half full. Inventory changes daily and may include all-purpose and drain cleaners, spray paint, latex and oil paint, stains and varnishes, paint strippers, automotive fluids, pool chemicals, pesticides, and fertilizers.
Limit of 8 items per trip. Return any unused items to our drop-off for proper disposal.
Household Goods Reuse Store
Inventory changes daily: couches and chairs, tables and desks, outdoor furniture, mirrors, electronics, tools, appliances, and lawn and garden equipment.
| Small items (fit in a 96-gal trash cart) | $5 |
| Large furniture | $10 |
| Electronics | $10 |
| Lawn equipment | $15 |
| Large appliances | $20 |
How it works
- Check in with staff and show your ID
- Sign the reuse waiver
- First come, first served; items can’t be reserved and must be taken at time of purchase
- Items are as-is, with no warranty
- No children or pets inside the store
Used Tire Program
Tire disposal
Benton County residents 18 or older may drop off up to 4 tires of any size, off the rim, each month at no charge.
Where to take them
- 20 tires or fewer: any Special Waste site (Centerton, Rogers, or Siloam Springs)
- More than 20 tires, and all business tires: the Brookside Rd site in Centerton only
You must stack tires in the collection trailer yourself, so bring help if needed. Tracks are not accepted; take them to a trash facility.
Fees after your 4 free tires
| Small tires (rim 19″ or smaller) | $5 each |
| Large vehicle tires (load rating F+, rim 20″+) | $10 each |
| Extra-large tires (load rating G+) | $25 each |
| Tire still mounted on a rim | +$5 per rim |
Oversized & equipment tires
Tractor, skid steer, road grader, aircraft, and industrial tires go to the Brookside Rd site.
| Skid steer, small tractor, large aircraft | 26×12×12, 31×13.5, 31×15.5×15, 35×12.5×18; 10×24 to 12.4×38 |
| Medium tractor, road grader | 12×24 to 14.9×38; 1200×24 to 1400×24 |
| Large tractor & industrial | 14×24 to 20.8×38; 19.5×24; 12.00×20 NHS |
Farms, tire dealers, and other businesses: see business tire rules. · Tire program flyer (PDF)
Rural Recycling Drop-off Program
Recycling trailers
District recycling trailers are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless noted, for household quantities.
Trailer locations
- Centerton: 5702 Brookside Rd, south of McDonald’s
- Decatur: 310 Maple Ave, behind City Hall
- Garfield: 14639 S. Wimpy Jones Rd, next to Hamilton Park
- Gentry: 413 W. Main St, across from the park
- Gravette: 800 Plant Access Rd, by the ball fields
- Bentonville Composting: 2000 NW A St, Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
What goes in
| Material | How to prepare it |
|---|---|
| #1 plastic bottles & jugs (PETE), must have a neck. No clamshells. | Empty, rinse, replace cap loosely, crush flat |
| #2 plastic bottles & jugs (HDPE, natural or colored), must have a neck. No tubs or wide-top containers. | Empty, rinse, replace cap loosely, crush flat |
| Aluminum beverage cans (a magnet won’t stick) | Empty, rinse, crush |
| Steel cans (a magnet sticks). No pots or pans. | Rinse and flatten; labels can stay on |
| Cardboard mix: corrugated cardboard, boxboard, brown paper bags. No food-soiled cardboard or drink case boxes. | Remove all packaging; flatten boxes |
| Glass bottles & jars. No window or mirror glass, ceramics, cookware, or bulbs. | Empty, rinse; labels can stay on |
Staffed recycling centers
Call for accepted materials and hours.
- Bella Vista: 400 Pinion Bluff Dr, Mon–Sat · (479) 876-5343
- Rogers Community Recycling Center: 2300 N Arkansas St, 24/7 · (479) 621-1185
- Siloam Springs Recycling Center: 1108 E Ashley St, 24/7 · (479) 524-8512
More options
- Curbside recycling: most cities include it in their hauler contract. Contact your city or hauler.
- Large volumes: take them to a staffed center.
- Document shredding: for a fee at Bella Vista Recycling Center and AIM Document Management in Lowell.
Grass, leaves & brush
Yard waste
District Yard Waste Facility
5702 Brookside Rd, Bentonville
Tuesday – Saturday, 8–11 a.m. & 12–3 p.m.
$12 per cubic yard ($12 minimum per load). Staff measure each load. Open to any Benton County household or business with proof of residency or location.
Free mulch is available; load it yourself.
What’s accepted
- Grass clippings & leaves: empty all bags and take the bags with you. No trash.
- Limbs, brush & small logs: no more than 8′ long and 6″ in diameter. No root balls or stumps.
Not accepted: lumber, landscape timbers, railroad ties, rock, dirt, concrete, asphalt. You unload your own material.
Other options
- Bentonville & Rogers residents: free drop-off of household yard waste at the Bentonville Composting Facility, 2000 NW A St (479-271-5954) or Rogers Yard Waste Facility, 2307 N Arkansas St (479-621-1140). Photo ID and a utility bill may be required.
- Curbside yard carts: ask your city’s waste hauler.
- Use it in place: leave clippings on the lawn, mulch leaves with your mower, or start a compost pile.
- Controlled burning: yard waste only. Notify the County first at 479-273-5530.
- EcoVista Landfill Composting Facility: 2210 WM Dr, Springdale, 479-306-7873