Locations
Locations
Special Instructions
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.
- Recycle
- Reuse
- Residential
- Business
Materials Accepted
- Appliances and Furniture
- Large Appliances - Refrigerators | Dehumidifiers | Air Conditioners | Freezers | Etc.
- Large Appliances - Dryers | Ranges | Ovens | Stoves | Etc.
- Large Appliances - Washers | Dryers | Water Heaters | Etc.
- Automotive
- Automotive Fluids - Power Steering Fluid | Transmission Fluid | Etc.
- Automotive Fluids - Antifreeze | Brake Fluid| Windshield Fluid | Etc.
- Tires - Car | Truck | SUV | Etc.
- Motor Oil / Engine Oil
- Batteries
- Alkaline Batteries - AA | AAA | C | D | 9-volt | Button
- Electric Bike /
See website for store and department hours.
1000 NE Sam Walton Ln.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
United States
Special Instructions
Automotive
Accepts motor oil, oil filters, vehicle batteries and tires. Fee charged for tires.
Plastic Bags and Wrap
Does not accept the following types of plastic bags and wrap: chip and snack bags, candy wrappers, cellophane, cling wrap, pet food bags, bags with silver/metallic lining, frozen food bags, ready-to-eat food bags and pouches (salad, cheese, trail mix, etc.), bags with a zipper (bedding, garment, etc.), and lawn and garden product bags.
Eyeglasses
Walmart partners with Lion’s Club to collect used eyeglasses. Call Walmart’s vision center first to see if they are a participating location.
Prescription Medications
Please call prior to your visit to confirm the hours and accepted medications.
- Recycle
- Residential
Materials Accepted
- Automotive
- Automotive Oil Filters
- Tires - Car | Truck | SUV | Etc.
- Motor Oil / Engine Oil
- Clothing and Accessories
- Eyeglasses
- Hazardous Waste
- Prescriptions and Medications
- Plastic
- Air Pillows | Bubble Wrap
- Bread Bags
- Case Wrap - Bottled Water | Etc.
- Cereal / Cracker Bags
- Dry Cleaning Bags
- Ice Bags
See website for store and department hours.
7207 N M1 Hwy.
Gladstone, MO 64119
United States
Special Instructions
Automotive
Accepts motor oil, oil filters, vehicle batteries and tires. Fee charged for tires.
Plastic Bags and Wrap
Does not accept the following types of plastic bags and wrap: chip and snack bags, candy wrappers, cellophane, cling wrap, pet food bags, bags with silver/metallic lining, frozen food bags, ready-to-eat food bags and pouches (salad, cheese, trail mix, etc.), bags with a zipper (bedding, garment, etc.), and lawn and garden product bags.
Eyeglasses
Walmart partners with Lion’s Club to collect used eyeglasses. Call Walmart’s vision center first to see if they are a participating location.
Propane Tanks
To exchange a propane tank (20 lb. cylinder): place empty tank beside propane tank display and see store to acquire full tank.
To recycle a propane tank: if you have a propane tank with round- or star-shaped hand wheels or have one that you no longer need and would like to recycle it, write “RECYCLE” on the tank and place it beside the display.
- Recycle
- Residential
Materials Accepted
- Automotive
- Automotive Oil Filters
- Tires - Car | Truck | SUV | Etc.
- Motor Oil / Engine Oil
- Clothing and Accessories
- Eyeglasses
- Pressurized Tanks
- Propane Tanks - Gas Grill |Barbeque | Etc.
- Plastic
- Air Pillows | Bubble Wrap
- Bread Bags
- Case Wrap - Bottled Water | Etc.
- Cereal / Cracker Bags
- Dry Cleaning Bags
- Ice Bags
See website for store and department hours.
4000 S. Bolger Rd.
Independence, MO 64050
United States
Special Instructions
Automotive
Accepts motor oil, oil filters, vehicle batteries and tires. Fee charged for tires.
Plastic Bags and Wrap
Does not accept the following types of plastic bags and wrap: chip and snack bags, candy wrappers, cellophane, cling wrap, pet food bags, bags with silver/metallic lining, frozen food bags, ready-to-eat food bags and pouches (salad, cheese, trail mix, etc.), bags with a zipper (bedding, garment, etc.), and lawn and garden product bags.
Eyeglasses
Walmart partners with Lion’s Club to collect used eyeglasses. Call Walmart’s vision center first to see if they are a participating location.
Prescription Medications
Please call prior to your visit to confirm the hours and accepted medications.
Propane Tanks
To exchange a propane tank (20 lb. cylinder): place empty tank beside propane tank display and see store to acquire full tank.
To recycle a propane tank: if you have a propane tank with round- or star-shaped hand wheels or have one that you no longer need and would like to recycle it, write “RECYCLE” on the tank and place it beside the display.
- Recycle
- Residential
Materials Accepted
- Automotive
- Automotive Oil Filters
- Tires - Car | Truck | SUV | Etc.
- Motor Oil / Engine Oil
- Clothing and Accessories
- Eyeglasses
- Hazardous Waste
- Prescriptions and Medications
- Pressurized Tanks
- Propane Tanks - Gas Grill |Barbeque | Etc.
- Plastic
- Air Pillows | Bubble Wrap
- Bread Bags
Check store website for hours.
2203 Patsy Ln.
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
United States
Special Instructions
Automotive
Accepts motor oil, oil filters, vehicle batteries and tires. Fee charged for tires.
Plastic bags and wrapping
Does not accept the following types of plastic bags and wrap: chip and snack bags, candy wrappers, cellophane, cling wrap, pet food bags, bags with silver/metallic lining, frozen food bags, ready-to-eat food bags and pouches (salad, cheese, trail mix, etc.), bags with a zipper (bedding, garment, etc.), and lawn and garden product bags.
Eyeglasses
Walmart partners with Lion’s Club to collect used eyeglasses. Call Walmart’s vision center first to see if they are a participating location.
- Recycle
- Residential
Materials Accepted
- Automotive
- Automotive Oil Filters
- Tires - Car | Truck | SUV | Etc.
- Motor Oil / Engine Oil
- Batteries
- Lead Acid / Car Batteries - Vehicles | Motorcycles | Boats | Etc.
- Clothing and Accessories
- Eyeglasses
- Plastic
- Air Pillows | Bubble Wrap
- Plastic Bags - Grocery / Retail
- Plastic Shipping Envelopes
- Product Overwrap - Paper Towels | Toilet Paper | Paper Napkins | Etc.
See website for store hours.
5150 Roe Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66205
United States
Special Instructions
Plastic Bags and Wrap
Does not accept the following types of plastic bags and wrap: chip and snack bags, candy wrappers, cellophane, cling wrap, pet food bags, bags with silver/metallic lining, frozen food bags, ready-to-eat food bags and pouches (salad, cheese, trail mix, etc.), bags with a zipper (bedding, garment, etc.), and lawn and garden product bags.
Eyeglasses
Walmart partners with Lion’s Club to collect used eyeglasses. Call Walmart’s vision center first to see if they are a participating location.
- Recycle
- Residential
Materials Accepted
- Clothing and Accessories
- Eyeglasses
- Pressurized Tanks
- Gas Tanks - Fireplace | Heater | Insect Trap Tanks
- Propane Tanks - Gas Grill |Barbeque | Etc.
- Plastic
- Air Pillows | Bubble Wrap
- Bread Bags
- Case Wrap - Bottled Water | Etc.
- Cereal / Cracker Bags
- Dry Cleaning Bags
- Ice Bags
- Newspaper Sleeves
- Plastic Bags - Grocery / Retail
- Plastic Shipping Envelopes
- Product Overwrap - Paper Towels |
Visit store website for hours.
16100 W. 65th St.
Shawnee, KS 66217
United States
Special Instructions
Automotive
Accepts motor oil, oil filters, vehicle batteries and tires. Fee charged for tires.
Plastic bags and wrapping
Does not accept the following types of plastic bags and wrap: chip and snack bags, candy wrappers, cellophane, cling wrap, pet food bags, bags with silver/metallic lining, frozen food bags, ready-to-eat food bags and pouches (salad, cheese, trail mix, etc.), bags with a zipper (bedding, garment, etc.), and lawn and garden product bags.
Eyeglasses
Walmart partners with Lion’s Club to collect used eyeglasses. Call Walmart’s vision center first to see if they are a participating location.
- Recycle
- Residential
Materials Accepted
- Automotive
- Automotive Oil Filters
- Tires - Car | Truck | SUV | Etc.
- Motor Oil / Engine Oil
- Batteries
- Lead Acid / Car Batteries - Vehicles | Motorcycles | Boats | Etc.
- Clothing and Accessories
- Eyeglasses
- Plastic
- Newspaper Sleeves
- Plastic Bags - Grocery / Retail
- Plastic Shipping Envelopes
- Product Overwrap - Paper Towels | Toilet Paper | Paper Napkins | Etc.
See website for store and department hours.
11701 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66210
United States
Special Instructions
Automotive
Accepts motor oil, oil filters, vehicle batteries and tires. Fee charged for tires.
Plastic Bags and Wrap
Does not accept the following types of plastic bags and wrap: chip and snack bags, candy wrappers, cellophane, cling wrap, pet food bags, bags with silver/metallic lining, frozen food bags, ready-to-eat food bags and pouches (salad, cheese, trail mix, etc.), bags with a zipper (bedding, garment, etc.), and lawn and garden product bags.
Eyeglasses
Walmart partners with Lion’s Club to collect used eyeglasses. Call Walmart’s vision center first to see if they are a participating location.
- Recycle
- Residential
Materials Accepted
- Automotive
- Automotive Oil Filters
- Tires - Car | Truck | SUV | Etc.
- Motor Oil / Engine Oil
- Clothing and Accessories
- Eyeglasses
- Plastic
- Air Pillows | Bubble Wrap
- Bread Bags
- Case Wrap - Bottled Water | Etc.
- Cereal / Cracker Bags
- Dry Cleaning Bags
- Ice Bags
- Newspaper Sleeves
- Plastic Bags - Grocery / Retail
- Plastic Shipping Envelopes
- Product Overwrap - Paper
See website for store and department hours.
12801 Kansas Ave.
Bonner Springs, KS 66012
United States
Special Instructions
Automotive
Accepts motor oil, oil filters, vehicle batteries and tires. Fee charged for tires.
Plastic Bags and Wrap
Does not accept the following types of plastic bags and wrap: chip and snack bags, candy wrappers, cellophane, cling wrap, pet food bags, bags with silver/metallic lining, frozen food bags, ready-to-eat food bags and pouches (salad, cheese, trail mix, etc.), bags with a zipper (bedding, garment, etc.), and lawn and garden product bags.
Eyeglasses
Walmart partners with Lion’s Club to collect used eyeglasses. Call Walmart’s vision center first to see if they are a participating location.
- Recycle
- Residential
Materials Accepted
- Automotive
- Automotive Oil Filters
- Tires - Car | Truck | SUV | Etc.
- Motor Oil / Engine Oil
- Clothing and Accessories
- Eyeglasses
- Plastic
- Air Pillows | Bubble Wrap
- Bread Bags
- Case Wrap - Bottled Water | Etc.
- Cereal / Cracker Bags
- Dry Cleaning Bags
- Ice Bags
- Newspaper Sleeves
- Plastic Bags - Grocery / Retail
- Plastic Shipping Envelopes
- Product Overwrap - Paper
See website for store and department hours.
7701 Frontage Rd.
Overland Park, KS 66204
United States
Special Instructions
Automotive
Accepts motor oil, oil filters, vehicle batteries and tires. Fee charged for tires.
Plastic Bags and Wrap
Does not accept the following types of plastic bags and wrap: chip and snack bags, candy wrappers, cellophane, cling wrap, pet food bags, bags with silver/metallic lining, frozen food bags, ready-to-eat food bags and pouches (salad, cheese, trail mix, etc.), bags with a zipper (bedding, garment, etc.), and lawn and garden product bags.
Eyeglasses
Walmart partners with Lion’s Club to collect used eyeglasses. Call Walmart’s vision center first to see if they are a participating location.
Propane Tanks
To exchange a propane tank (20 lb. cylinder): place empty tank beside propane tank display and see store to acquire full tank.
To recycle a propane tank: if you have a propane tank with round- or star-shaped hand wheels or have one that you no longer need and would like to recycle it, write “RECYCLE” on the tank and place it beside the display.
- Recycle
- Residential
Materials Accepted
- Automotive
- Automotive Oil Filters
- Tires - Car | Truck | SUV | Etc.
- Motor Oil / Engine Oil
- Clothing and Accessories
- Eyeglasses
- Pressurized Tanks
- Propane Tanks - Gas Grill |Barbeque | Etc.
- Plastic
- Air Pillows | Bubble Wrap
- Bread Bags
- Case Wrap - Bottled Water | Etc.
- Cereal / Cracker Bags
- Dry Cleaning Bags
- Ice Bags