24967 136th St.
Lansing , KS 66048
United States

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Recycling

It is free to recycle cans, paper, cardboard, plastic containers and bags, and glass for all residents in the Kansas City metro area (you do not have to live in Leavenworth County). Does not pay for any items accepted.

Please recycle right:

• Plastic - Only recycle bottles and tubs with resin codes #1, #2 and #5.
• Keep items loose (do not put in bags or boxes).
• Rinse containers, do not crush.
• Flatten boxes.
• No food
• No liquid
• Put caps and lids back on plastic bottles and tubs.
• Remove shrink sleeves from plastic bottles.
• Collect metal caps and lids in steel/tin can and squeeze shut before recycling.
• Leave labels on containers, tape on boxes, windows on envelopes, staples and paper clips on paper.

Electronics - Only accepts cell phones, computers, computer monitors, printers, DVD players, TVs, VCRs, speakers and other small electronics. 

Glass - No TVs, mirrors, light bulbs, windshields/safety glass, fiberglass, or these glass-like items: ceramic, china, porcelain, milk glass, Pyrex, Corningware, Corelle.

Lawn Mowers - All fluids must be completely drained before bringing them to be recycled.  

Hazardous Waste:

• Leavenworth, Kans. residents only.
• No appointment required. 
• Accepts waste from businesses that are Small Quantity Generators. Businesses include: for-profits, nonprofits, churches, schools, home-based businesses, and rental property owners. More info>>
• Does NOT accept: appliances, asbestos, biological waste, commercial waste, controlled substances, electronics, explosives, prescription drugs, medical waste, pressurized gas cylinders (except 1 lb. camp stove / lantern tanks), smoke detectors, tires, and yard waste.

Holiday Lights - Do not accept lights embedded in artificial trees and greenery.

Holiday Trees - Natural holiday trees and greenery. Must remove all plastic and metal components such as lights, decorations, plastic bags and stands. Accepted Dec. 1, 2023 – Jan. 31, 2024 only.

Large appliance refrigerant removal - Provides certified refrigerant removal from dehumidifiers, air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators, etc. 

Tires - Accepted for a fee.

For more information on how to recycle right, download the Recycle Better flyer or visit the How To Recycle page.

10736 E. Truman Rd.
Independence, MO 64052
United States

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Free to all residents in the Kansas City metro area (you do not have to live in Independence). Does not pay for any items accepted. Open until 2 pm or until the containers fill to max capacity. Please check our Facebook page for any updates.

Please recycle right:

• Plastic - Only recycle bottles and tubs with resin codes #1, #2, #4, #5.
• Keep items loose (do not put in bags or boxes).
• Rinse containers, do not crush.
• Flatten boxes.
• No food
• No liquid
• Put caps and lids back on plastic bottles and tubs.
• Remove shrink sleeves from plastic bottles.
• Collect metal caps and lids in steel/tin can and squeeze shut before recycling.
• Leave labels on containers, tape on boxes, windows on envelopes, staples and paper clips on paper.
• Glass - No TVs, mirrors, light bulbs, windshields/safety glass, fiberglass, or these glass-like items: ceramic, china, porcelain, milk glass, Pyrex, Corningware, Corelle.

For more information on how to recycle right, download the Recycle Better flyer or visit the How To Recycle page.

W. 127th St. & Evening Star Rd.
Lexington, KS 66025
United States

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For a list of acceptable and unacceptable materials, visit What can I compost?

4725 Booth St.
Westwood, KS 66205
United States

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All glass colors accepted: clear, brown, green, blue, etc. 

Labels can stay on bottles and jars.

Leftover wax is okay in candle jars.

The following glass or glass-like items are not accepted:

• Mirrors
• TVs
• Light bulbs
• Safety glass (windshields, etc.)
• Pyrex
• Corningware
• Corelle
• Ceramic
• Porcelain
• Leaded glass (crystal, china, etc.)
• Milk glass
• Fiberglass

18065 NW 127th Ct.
Platte City, MO 64079
United States

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All glass colors accepted: clear, brown, green, blue, etc. 

Labels can stay on bottles and jars.

Leftover wax is okay in candle jars.

The following glass or glass-like items are not accepted:

• Mirrors
• TVs
• Light bulbs
• Safety glass (windshields, etc.)
• Pyrex
• Corningware
• Corelle
• Ceramic
• Porcelain
• Leaded glass (crystal, china, etc.)
• Milk glass
• Fiberglass

Liberty Public Works Facility
400 Suddarth
Liberty, MO 64068
United States

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Free to all residents in the Kansas City metro area (you do not have to live in Liberty). Does not pay for any items accepted.

Please recycle right:

• Plastic - Only recycle bottles and tubs with resin codes #1, #2, #4, #5.
• Keep items loose (do not put in bags or boxes).
• Rinse containers, do not crush.Flatten boxes.No foodNo liquidPut caps and lids back on plastic bottles and tubs.Remove shrink sleeves from plastic bottles.
• Collect metal caps and lids in steel/tin can and squeeze shut before recycling.Leave labels on containers, tape on boxes, windows on envelopes, staples and paper clips on paper.
• Glass - No TVs, mirrors, light bulbs, windshields/safety glass, fiberglass, or these glass-like items: ceramic, china, porcelain, milk glass, Pyrex, Corningware, Corelle.

For more information on how to recycle right, download the Recycle Better flyer or visit the How To Recycle page.

601 N. Thornton
Richmond, MO 64085
United States

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Free to all residents in the Kansas City metro area (you do not have to live in Richmond). Pays for aluminum cans, does not pay for any other items accepted.

Please recycle right:

• Plastic - Only recycle bottles resin codes #1 and #2. 
• Keep items loose (do not put in bags or boxes).
• Rinse containers, do not crush.
• Flatten boxes.
• No food
• No liquid
• Put caps and lids back on plastic bottles.
• Remove shrink sleeves from plastic bottles.
• Leave labels on containers and tape on boxes.
• Glass - No TVs, mirrors, light bulbs, windshields/safety glass, fiberglass, or these glass-like items: ceramic, china, porcelain, milk glass, Pyrex, Corningware, Corelle.

For more information on how to recycle right, download the Recycle Better flyer or visit the How To Recycle page.

4707 Deramus
Kansas City, MO 64120
United States

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Free to all residents in the Kansas City metro area (you do not have to live within KCMO city limits). 

Does not pay for any items accepted.

Glass - No TVs, mirrors, light bulbs, windshields/safety glass, fiberglass, or these glass-like items: ceramic, china, porcelain, milk glass, Pyrex, Corningware, Corelle.

Helium Tanks - Must be prepared before recycling. Visit Balloon Time for how-to info. 

Holiday Lights - Do not accept lights embedded in artificial trees and greenery.

Lawn Mowers - All fluids must be completely drained.

For more information on how to recycle right, visit What Can Go In My Curbside Bin?

5601 N.E. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64119
United States

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Free to all residents in the Kansas City metro area (you do not have to live within KCMO city limits). Does not pay for any items accepted.

Please recycle right:

• Plastic - Only recycle bottles and tubs with resin codes #1, #2, #4, #5.
• Keep items loose (do not put in bags or boxes).
• Rinse containers, do not crush.
• Flatten boxes.
• No food
• No liquid
• Put caps and lids back on plastic bottles and tubs.
• Remove shrink sleeves from plastic bottles.
• Collect metal caps and lids in steel/tin can and squeeze shut before recycling.
• Leave labels on containers, tape on boxes, windows on envelopes, staples and paper clips on paper.
• Glass - No TVs, mirrors, light bulbs, windshields/safety glass, fiberglass, or these glass-like items: ceramic, china, porcelain, milk glass, Pyrex, Corningware, Corelle.
• Holiday Lights - Do not accept lights embedded in artificial trees and greenery.

For more information on how to recycle right, download the Recycle Better flyer or visit the How To Recycle page.

504 E. 19th St.
Kearney, MO 64060
United States

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Free to all residents in the Kansas City metro area (you do not have to live in Kearney), except yard waste drop off which is for Kearney residents only. Does not pay for any items accepted.

Please recycle right:

• Plastic - Only recycle bottles and tubs with resin codes #1, #2, #4, #5.
• Keep items loose (do not put in bags or boxes).
• Rinse containers, do not crush.
• Flatten boxes.
• No food or liquids
• Put caps and lids back on plastic bottles and tubs.
• Remove shrink sleeves from plastic bottles.
• Collect metal caps and lids in steel/tin can and squeeze shut before recycling.

• Leave labels on containers, tape on boxes, windows on envelopes, staples and paper clips on paper.

  Glass - No TVs, mirrors, light bulbs, windshields/safety glass, fiberglass, or these glass-like items: ceramic, china, porcelain, milk glass, Pyrex, Corningware, Corelle.

  Holiday Trees - Natural holiday trees and greenery only. Remove lights, decorations, plastic bags and stands. Accepted Dec. 26, 2023 - Jan. 10, 2024 only. 

For more information on how to recycle right, download the Recycle Better flyer or visit the How To Recycle page.