Trash and Recycling Information

Bulky Item Pickup

City-provided bulky item pickup appointments are currently booking 2-4 weeks out. Appointments can be booked by calling 311 (816-513-1313) or by submitting your request online at city.kcmo.org/kc/bulky. Plan ahead! Codes Enforcement will issue citations for abandoning bulky items on the curb without a pickup booked.

Recycling Refreshers

See what can and cannot be collected curbside at kcmo.gov/city-hall/trash/recycling

• Recyclables should be loose, not bagged– those bags of recyclables will get diverted to trash at processing
• Flatten cardboard boxes (no water damage or food stains) and remove excessive tape/staples
• Trash/grocery bags, film/packaging or shrink-wraps, and cellophane are not recyclable

Bridging the Gap Recycling Drop-off Center, 4707 Deramus Avenue, accepts many materials that are not accepted curbside. For a list of accepted items, visit bridgingthegap.org/recycle/btg-accepted-recycling-materials

The HHW Environmental Campus accepts household hazardous waste on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from KCMO residents with proof of address. For details, visit kcwater.us/programs/hhw.

MRC Certified Electronics Recycling, 2000 East 19th Street, accepts electronic waste weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. For the fees applicable on certain items, visit mrcrecycling.net

Visit www.recyclespot.org to search for locations to recycle additional materials not listed above, plus tips and resources for landfill waste reduction.