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.
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 /
Contact for hours.
875 Vista Ave.
Independence, MO 64050
United States
Special Instructions
Independence residents only.
Provides certified refrigerant removal from dehumidifiers, air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators, etc.
Does not accept:
- Televisions
- Computer monitors
- Liquids
- Gas tanks
- Sealed drums
- Recycle
- Reuse
- Residential
Materials Accepted
- Appliances and Furniture
- Home Furniture - Couches | Chairs | Tables | Hutches | Sideboards | Etc.
- Large Appliances - Refrigerators | Dehumidifiers | Air Conditioners | Freezers | Etc.
- Large Appliances - Dryers | Ranges | Ovens | Stoves | Etc.
- Large Appliances - Washers | Dryers | Water Heaters | Etc.
- Automotive
- Tires - Car | Truck | SUV | Etc.
- Batteries
- Lead Acid / Car Batteries - Vehicles | Motorcycles | Boats | Etc.
- Bed and Bath
- Mattresses and Box
Special Instructions
Yard Waste - Pickup and drop-off services available.
Holiday Trees - Natural trees and greenery only. Remove lights, decorations, plastic bags and stands.
- Recycle
- Residential
- Business
- Pickup
Materials Accepted
- Services / Service Providers
- Residential Yard Waste Pickup - Leaves | Brush | Grass Clippings | Etc.
- Yard Waste Drop-Off - Leaves | Brush | Tree Trimmings | Grass Clippings | Etc.
- Natural Holiday / Christmas Trees and Greenery
Visit website.
9001 Hickman Mills Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64132
United States
Special Instructions
Asphalt & Concrete - Accept clean asphalt and concrete for recycling.
Holiday Trees - Natural trees and greenery only. Remove lights, decorations, plastic bags and stands.
- Recycle
- Residential
- Business
- Pickup
Materials Accepted
- Home Improvement / Construction
- Asphalt / Concrete
- Services / Service Providers
- Yard Waste Drop-Off - Leaves | Brush | Tree Trimmings | Grass Clippings | Etc.
- Natural Holiday / Christmas Trees and Greenery
Visit website for hours.
7700 E. 40 Hwy.
Kansas City, MO 64129
United States
Special Instructions
Located one mile west of Kauffman Stadium on 40 Hwy. Offers yard/landscaping waste and food waste pickup for commercial customers only.
Drop-off facility open to residential and commercial customers.
The following items are not accepted:
- Stumps
- Landscape timbers
- Lumber and building materials
- Dirt
- Rock
- Railroad ties
- Yard waste in plastic bags
- Trash
Holiday Trees
Natural holiday trees and greenery only. Remove all decorations, lights, plastic bags and stands.
- Recycle
- Residential
- Business
- Pickup
Materials Accepted
- Services / Service Providers
- Food Waste / Compost - Commercial Drop-Off Services
- Food Waste / Compost - Commercial Pickup Services
- Yard Waste Drop-Off - Leaves | Brush | Tree Trimmings | Grass Clippings | Etc.
- Natural Holiday / Christmas Trees and Greenery
Contact for hours.
2001 291 Hwy.
Sugar Creek, MO 64058
United States
Special Instructions
Appliances - Does not accept appliances - dehumidifiers, air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators, etc. - that have not had refrigerant removed
Holiday Trees - Natural holiday trees and greenery only. Must remove lights, decorations, plastic bags and stands.
- Recycle
- Disposal
- Residential
- Business
Materials Accepted
- Appliances and Furniture
- Furnaces and Heat Pumps
- Large Appliances - Refrigerators | Dehumidifiers | Air Conditioners | Freezers | Etc.
- Large Appliances - Dryers | Ranges | Ovens | Stoves | Etc.
- Large Appliances - Washers | Dryers | Water Heaters | Etc.
- Bed and Bath
- Mattresses and Box Springs - Unusable / Broken | Old | Soiled | Etc.
- Services / Service Providers
- Landfills / Dumps / Transfer Stations
- Trash | Garbage | Refuse | Rubbish | Waste
- Yard Waste Drop-Off - Leaves | Brush | Tree Trimmings | Grass Clippings | Etc.
Special Instructions
Archie residents only. Key to access site available at city hall. No commercial services.
Holiday Trees - Natural trees and greenery only. Remove lights, decorations, plastic bags, and stands.
- Recycle
- Residential
Materials Accepted
- Services / Service Providers
- Yard Waste Drop-Off - Leaves | Brush | Tree Trimmings | Grass Clippings | Etc.
- Natural Holiday / Christmas Trees and Greenery
Visit website for hours.
10301 Raytown Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64134
United States
Special Instructions
Free for KCMO residents on Saturdays. Fee charged to non-KCMO residents and commercial enterprises.Â
Holiday Trees - Natual trees and greenery only. Remove decorations, lights, plastic bags and stands.Â
Not accepted:
- Stumps
- Landscape timbers
- Lumber and building materials
- Dirt
- Rock
- Railroad ties
- Yard waste in plastic bags
- Trash
- Recycle
Materials Accepted
- Services / Service Providers
- Yard Waste Drop-Off - Leaves | Brush | Tree Trimmings | Grass Clippings | Etc.
- Natural Holiday / Christmas Trees and Greenery
Visit website for hours.
1815 N. Chouteau
Kansas City, MO 64120
United States
Special Instructions
Free for KCMO residents on Saturdays. Fee charged to non-KCMO residents and commercial enterprises.Â
Holiday Trees - Natual trees and greenery only. Remove decorations, lights, plastic bags and stands.Â
Not accepted:
- Stumps
- Landscape timbers
- Lumber and building materials
- Dirt
- Rock
- Railroad ties
- Yard waste in plastic bags
- Trash
- Recycle
Materials Accepted
- Services / Service Providers
- Yard Waste Drop-Off - Leaves | Brush | Tree Trimmings | Grass Clippings | Etc.
- Natural Holiday / Christmas Trees and Greenery
Special Instructions
Lawson residents only. No commercial services.
Holiday Trees - Natural holiday trees and greenery only. Remove lights, decorations, plastic bags and stands.
- Recycle
- Residential
Materials Accepted
- Services / Service Providers
- Yard Waste Drop-Off - Leaves | Brush | Tree Trimmings | Grass Clippings | Etc.
- Natural Holiday / Christmas Trees and Greenery