Independence, MO trash pickup schedule
Independence trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
Population 121,675 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | Residents choose a licensed private hauler The City does not provide residential trash service; residents subscribe to one of seven city-licensed private haulers (AAA Disposal Service, Allied/Republic, Compost Connection, GFL Environmental, Stewart Hauling, Ted's Trash Service, Waste Management). Hauler list: https://www.independencemo.gov/trash-and-cleanup1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly (through private hauler; schedules set by each hauler)1 |
| Set out | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: independencemo.gov1 |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: No curbside bulk pickup; drop-off only (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Independence holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | varies by hauler - the city has no residential collection; check with your private hauler1 |
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No dated list of holidays is published for Independence; 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 Independence
| How it works | No curbside bulk pickup; drop-off only1 |
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| How to request | No year-round city curbside bulky service. City Drop-Off Depot (875 S. Vista Ave) second Saturday of each month April-October, 8 AM-3 PM, residents only. Once a year during IndeCleanup (2026: Sept. 27-Oct. 4) the City offers a free curbside bulky pickup by appointment (registration closed Sept. 24, 2026).3 |
| Limits | IndeCleanup pickup: up to 5 bulky items per appointment, single-family homes and buildings of six or fewer units3 |
| Fees | Drop-Off Depot by vehicle: car $30, pickup/van/SUV $40, trailer 8 ft or less $50, over 8 ft $60; appliances $20 each; tires $5 each (fewer than 5); batteries and lawnmowers free; cash or local check only1 |
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Recycling in Independence
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Type | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Glass | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Not accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | No city curbside yard waste. Brush (limbs, firewood, bushes, stumps) accepted at the Drop-Off Depot; no bagged leaves, grass or yard waste there1 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
City of Independence Drop-Off Depot
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 875 S. Vista Ave, Independence, MO 64056 · Map1 |
| Hours | 8 AM - 3 PM, second Saturday of each month, April - October1 |
| Fees | by vehicle: car $30, pickup/van/SUV $40, trailer <=8 ft $50, >8 ft $60; appliances $20; cash or local check only1 |
| Who can use it | Independence residents only; bring driver's license or recent utility bill1 |
Regional HHW facility - Kansas City
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | City of Kansas City, MO (MARC regional program) |
| Address | 4707 Deramus Street, Kansas City, MO 64120 · Map2 |
| Hours | Thursday and Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM2 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | residents of participating communities (Independence is a member); no business waste2 |
| Phone | 816-513-8400 |
Regional HHW facility - Lee's Summit (operated by KC Dumpster Company)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | KC Dumpster Company (Lee's Summit facility, MARC regional program) |
| Address | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Hours | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM2 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | residents of participating communities2 |
| Phone | 816-287-2221 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Phone | (816) 325-7727 (Municipal Services, household hazardous waste information); trash service questions go to your hauler1 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | independencemo.gov1 |
| Bulky pickup phone | 816-325-7602 (IndeCleanup bulky pickup reservations)3 |
Nearby cities
- Lee's Summit, MO11 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
- Kansas City, KS21 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Overland Park, KS23 miles · Residents choose a licensed private hauler
All Missouri cities: Missouri trash pickup schedules.
Independence trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Independence?
Trash is collected weekly (through private hauler; schedules set by each hauler). Independence does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (independencemo.gov).
How do I get rid of bulky items in Independence?
No curbside bulk pickup; drop-off only. No year-round city curbside bulky service. City Drop-Off Depot (875 S. Vista Ave) second Saturday of each month April-October, 8 AM-3 PM, residents only. Once a year during IndeCleanup (2026: Sept. 27-Oct. 4) the City offers a free curbside bulky pickup by appointment (registration closed Sept. 24, 2026). Fees: Drop-Off Depot by vehicle: car $30, pickup/van/SUV $40, trailer 8 ft or less $50, over 8 ft $60; appliances $20 each; tires $5 each (fewer than 5); batteries and lawnmowers free; cash or local check only.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Independence?
call (816) 325-7727 (Municipal Services, household hazardous waste information); trash service questions go to your hauler.
Sources
- 1 Trash Collection, Recycling, Yard Waste, and Cleanup ServicesCity · independencemo.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Household Hazardous WasteCity · independencemo.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Love Where You Live: IndeCleanupCity · independencemo.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Curbside Bulky Item Pickup (IndeCleanup registration closed)City · independencemo.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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