Recycle Spot News

A young person places plastic bottles in a recycling bin

July 12, 2024 | Posted in Recycling

Recycling is confusing, especially when it comes to plastics.

Chemicals on a table at a HHW mobile event

March 12, 2024 | Posted in Household Hazardous Waste

2024 Household Hazardous Waste mobile event schedule now available

The Regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program allows residents of participating communities to safely dispose of toxic household products.

December 4, 2023 | Posted in News

A new and improved RecycleSpot is here to help you recycle more and recycle better

RecycleSpot.org is the Kansas City metro area’s one-stop spot for recycling, reuse and waste reduction information. Now it has a new look, improved functionality and responsive design.

Person placing leaves in a yard waste bag

October 2, 2023 | Posted in Seasonal

Remove leaves and yard waste in an environmentally-friendly way

Consider mulching and composting

Person emptying a bowl of food scraps into a compost bin

September 19, 2023 | Posted in News

New website helps Kansas City region reduce food waste

Kansas City Food Wise is a new regional effort to make a sustainable food system a vital part of our future.

Christmas tree waiting to be recycled near a pile of recycled tree matter

December 22, 2022 | Posted in Recycling

"Treecycle" your natural holiday tree and greenery

When the holidays are over and it’s time to take down your natural holiday tree, wreath and garland, give them a second life by recycling them.

October 15, 2022 | Posted in Household Hazardous Waste

Safer Alternatives to Hazardous Waste

Find safe alternatives to the household chemicals you use to keep our community safer and healthier.

March 4, 2022 | Posted in Household Hazardous Waste

What to do with leftover paint