Kansas City, KS trash pickup schedule
Kansas City trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: WM (Waste Management of Kansas City, Inc.) The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) contracts residential trash and recycling to WM; the contract is managed by UG Public Works' Solid Waste Management team. Service starts automatically when water/electric is activated with BPU; 2026 monthly charge $20.15. Curbside service covers single-family homes up to four-plex units; buildings with 5 or more units are served by the property owner/manager, not the UG program. WM handles customer service, missed pickups, damaged carts and bulky-item scheduling.1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as trash, yard waste weekly, on trash day1 |
| Set out | by 7:00 a.m. on collection day, not before 4:00 p.m. the day before; within 3 feet of the street or curb edge (the holiday-schedule page says 6 a.m.)123 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: experience.arcgis.com1 · Look up your day here |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: scheduled curbside pickup on your collection day: in the Carts Program areas you must request it from WM at least 48 business hours ahead (up to 3 items/week). Outside the cart areas the city page only says bulky items such as mattresses (wrapped in plastic) and rugs are collected at the curb with weekly service, with no scheduling rule; WM customer service handles bulky items. Also free drop-off at Dumpster Days (2026 events May 1-2 and Oct 2-3, both past). (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Kansas City holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Six holidays with no residential trash/recycling collection: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. On these holidays everyone's pickup is delayed by one day, unless the holiday falls on a weekend (then no change).12 |
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| Official notice | wycokck.org2 |
No dated list of holidays is published for Kansas City; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Kansas City
| How it works | scheduled curbside pickup on your collection day: in the Carts Program areas you must request it from WM at least 48 business hours ahead (up to 3 items/week). Outside the cart areas the city page only says bulky items such as mattresses (wrapped in plastic) and rugs are collected at the curb with weekly service, with no scheduling rule; WM customer service handles bulky items. Also free drop-off at Dumpster Days (2026 events May 1-2 and Oct 2-3, both past).1256 |
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| How to request | Cart areas: contact WM (WM.com account, My WM app, or 1-800-796-9696) at least 48 business hours before your regular collection day. Other areas: no booking rule published; WM customer service (1-800-796-9696) handles bulky items.5 |
| Limits | Cart areas: up to 3 bulky items per week (e.g. furniture, mattresses wrapped in plastic, appliances without Freon); extra trash bags do not count as bulky items. Citywide: mattresses wrapped in plastic; rugs rolled and tied, max 4 ft and 50 lb. No limit published for non-cart areas.15 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Kansas City
| Pickup | weekly, same day as trash1 |
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| Type | single-stream1 |
| Glass | drop-off only (Recycling & Yard Waste Center purple Ripple Glass container, or Ripple Glass bins around the county)1910 |
| Plastics | plastic bottles, cups and containers in the curbside cart (no resin numbers given); plastics #1-7 at the Recycling & Yard Waste Center910 |
Accepted
Programs
- Flexible plastic film (grocery/bread/produce bags, wrap, bubble wrap, mailers, etc.), batteries and vape pens accepted inside the Recycling & Yard Waste Center office9
- Trash & Recycling Carts Program (pilot, Phase 2 from March 2, 2026, select neighborhoods): free 96-gallon WM carts; address lookup unifiedgov.maps.arcgis.com6
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes - with weekly curbside trash collection (bagged leaves/grass, bundled limbs); no separate yard-waste cart7 |
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| Season | year-round with weekly trash7 |
| How often | weekly, on trash day1 |
| Rules | leaves and grass bagged (paper bags), max 50 lb per bag; limbs max 4 in. diameter, tied in bundles max 4 ft long and under 50 lb; limit 10 paper bags or 10 bundles per week168 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | 2025-26 season (last published): free drop-off at four UG Parks sites Dec 26, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026 (City Park 2601 Park Dr; Leo Alvey Park 4834 Metropolitan Ave; Stony Point Park 527 N. 86th St; Wyandotte County Park 631 N. 126th St); remove all decorations. 2026-27 dates not yet published.13 |
| Leaf collection | Bag leaves (max 50 lb per bag) with weekly curbside trash, or take them free to the Recycling & Yard Waste Center (3241 Park Drive); no separate leaf program is published7 |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Recycling & Yard Waste Center
| Type | Recycling center |
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| Run by | UG (Unified Government Public Works) |
| Address | 3241 Park Drive, Kansas City, KS 66102 · Map7 |
| Hours | CONFLICT between official sources - check before going or call (913) 573-5311. Most recent statement (UG news, Oct 12, 2026): open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday until December 20, excluding holidays; the Solid Waste and Dumpster Days pages also say Thu-Sat March 20 to December 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (weather permitting), with winter Saturdays until mid-March. The 2026 FAQ PDF (updated Jan 2026) instead says Thu-Sat Mar 19-Nov 21 and closed Nov 22, 2026 to Jan 9, 2027 (winter Saturdays Jan 10-Mar 14).7 |
| Fees | free7 |
| Who can use it | Wyandotte County residents; proof of residency required; no businesses/non-profits; no dump trailers7 |
| Notes | The web pages' holiday closures (April 18 & 19, June 19, July 3 & 4, November 27 & 28) match 2025 dates (Thanksgiving 2026 is Nov 26), so the web page text looks carried over from 2025; the FAQ lists 2026 closures (April 3 and 4, June 19, July 3). The Dumpster Days page says 'Saturdays until March 25'. FAQ 'Hours: 19:00 AM' is a typo for 10:00 AM. |
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Disposal Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
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| Run by | UG (Unified Government Public Works) |
| Address | 2443 South 88th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111 · Map4 |
| Hours | 2026 event Saturdays only, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Apr 18, May 16, Jun 13, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 17 - all 2026 dates are past; 2027 dates not yet published4 |
| Fees | free4 |
| Who can use it | Wyandotte County residents; proof of residency required; containers 5 gallons or less4 |
| Accepts | auto batteries, motor oil, fuels, paints and solvents, aerosols, pesticides/herbicides, propane cylinders, tires (10 tire limit, rims removed); not accepted: electronics, smoke detectors, ammunition, asbestos, explosives, helium/compressed gas, etc.4 |
Johnson County Landfill (WM)
| Type | Landfill |
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| Run by | WM (Waste Management) |
| Address | 17955 Holliday Drive, Shawnee, KS 66217 · Map1 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (for KCK residents' yard waste/debris per UG page)1 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | KCK residents may bring landscape/yard waste (branches max 3 in. diameter, 4 ft) themselves with proof of residency; construction waste also goes here1 |
| Phone | (913) 631-3300 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | wycokck.org (report online at WM.com or by phone to WM at 1-800-796-9696)3 |
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| Phone | WM (Waste Management of Kansas City, Inc.) 1-800-796-9696 for missed pickups, carts and bulky items; UG Solid Waste team via 3-1-1; Recycling & Yard Waste Center (913) 573-531119 |
| 311 | 3-1-1 (UG 311 Call Center); ask for the Solid Waste Management team, e.g. to get your WM Customer ID1 |
| Official website | wycokck.org1 |
Nearby cities
- Overland Park, KS16 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Independence, MO21 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Lee's Summit, MO24 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
Other cities served by WM (formerly Waste Management)
- Fort Worth, TXWaste Management (WM)
- Seattle, WAWaste Management of Washington (northwest and south Seattle); Recology King County (northeast and central Seattle)
- Oklahoma City, OKWM (Waste Management)
- Detroit, MIWaste Management (west side north of I-94); Priority Waste (east side and southwest Detroit south of I-94)
- Portland, ORNine City-franchised private haulers, each with its own exclusive area: Arrow Sanitary, Portland Disposal & Recycling, Waste Management of Oregon, Heiberg Garbage Service, City Sanitary, Wacker Sanitary, Walker Garbage Service, Republic Services of Lake Oswego and Recology Clackamas (per the City hauler-area layer)
- Long Beach, CACity of Long Beach Energy and Environmental Services (trash and organics); Waste Management (recycling, under city contract)
- Oakland, CAWaste Management of Alameda County, Inc. (trash, compost, bulky); California Waste Solutions (recycling, household batteries, used motor oil)
- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Irvine, CAWM (Waste Management of Orange County)
- Reno, NVWaste Management (WM)
- Moreno Valley, CAWaste Management of the Inland Empire (WM)
- Little Rock, ARWM (curbside recycling only)
- Providence, RIWM (Waste Management)
- Fort Lauderdale, FLWM (Waste Management)
- Oceanside, CAWM (Waste Management of North County)
- Lancaster, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Palmdale, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Corona, CAWM (Waste Management / USA Waste of California) under a franchise agreement with the City of Corona
- Hayward, CAWaste Management of Alameda County (WM); curbside recycling by Tri-CED Community Recycling
- Joliet, ILWM (Waste Management)
- Simi Valley, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Lowell, MAWM (Waste Management)
- Menifee, CAWaste Management (WM) of the Inland Empire
- Rio Rancho, NMWM (Waste Management of New Mexico)
- Murrieta, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Sparks, NVWM (Waste Management)
- Gresham, ORFive City-franchised haulers by area: Arrow Sanitary, Gresham Sanitary Service, Hoodview Disposal, Rockwood Solid Waste, Waste Management (WM)
- Hillsboro, ORSeveral City-franchised haulers by area, incl. Hillsboro Garbage Disposal, WM, Garbarino Disposal, Evergreen Disposal, Pride Disposal & Recycling (list from Metro's official address lookup and hauler pages)
- Spokane Valley, WAWM (formerly Waste Management)
- Chico, CAWaste Management (North Valley Waste Management)
- Federal Way, WAWM (Waste Management)
All Kansas cities: Kansas trash pickup schedules.
Kansas City trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Kansas City?
Trash is collected weekly. Kansas City does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (experience.arcgis.com).
How do I get rid of bulky items in Kansas City?
scheduled curbside pickup on your collection day: in the Carts Program areas you must request it from WM at least 48 business hours ahead (up to 3 items/week). Outside the cart areas the city page only says bulky items such as mattresses (wrapped in plastic) and rugs are collected at the curb with weekly service, with no scheduling rule; WM customer service handles bulky items. Also free drop-off at Dumpster Days (2026 events May 1-2 and Oct 2-3, both past). Cart areas: contact WM (WM.com account, My WM app, or 1-800-796-9696) at least 48 business hours before your regular collection day. Other areas: no booking rule published; WM customer service (1-800-796-9696) handles bulky items.
Does Kansas City recycle glass?
Glass: drop-off only (Recycling & Yard Waste Center purple Ripple Glass container, or Ripple Glass bins around the county).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Kansas City?
Use the city’s online form (wycokck.org) or call WM (Waste Management of Kansas City, Inc.) 1-800-796-9696 for missed pickups, carts and bulky items; UG Solid Waste team via 3-1-1; Recycling & Yard Waste Center (913) 573-5311.
Sources
- 1 Solid Waste ManagementCity · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Holiday Trash & Recycling Collection ScheduleCity · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Report an issue with your trash or recycling serviceCity · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Dumpster DaysCity · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Trash & Recycling Carts Program Phase 2City · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Carts Pilot Phase 2 Begins March 2 (news, Feb 27, 2026)City · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Responsible Leaf & Yard Waste Disposal (news, Oct 12, 2026)City · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Recycling & Yard Waste Center Hours Extended Following Storm Damage (news, Aug 19, 2026)City · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 2026 Wyandotte County Recycling & Yard Waste Center FAQ (PDF)City · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 WM Recycle Right flyer (WM document hosted on and linked from the UG Solid Waste page as the city's 'Recycle Right Flyer')Contracted hauler · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Trash Pick Up Days (UG GIS MapServer layer)City · gisweb.wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days flyer (PDF)City · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 Tree Recycling Now Available Through the UG Parks & Recreation Dept. (news, Dec 26, 2025)City · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 14 Trash Day Lookup ArcGIS Experience item + Trash Pick Up Days web map (owner UGPublicWorks)City · arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 15 UG site search / news listing check for 2026 holiday noticesCity · wycokck.org · checked October 30, 2026
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