Kansas City Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place carts or approved bags at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day and no earlier than 3:00 p.m. the day before. Keep containers 3 feet away from parked cars and obstructions.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place carts or approved bags at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day and no earlier than 3:00 p.m. the day before. Keep containers 3 feet away from parked cars and obstructions. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Free appointment-based bulky item collection up to 15 items per scheduled pickup. Schedule online via MyKCMO portal or by calling 311 or (816) 513-2855. | Up to 15 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Curbside leaf and brush collection is provided for up to 20 bags or bundles on scheduled spring and fall dates. Branches must be tied in bundles under 4 feet and 50 pounds. |
Trash container requirements
- Use the official city-issued trash cart or approved tagged bags
- Trash must be bagged inside containers to prevent litter and odor
- Position cart at the curb with handles facing your home and lid fully closed
- Remove empty containers from the curb by midnight on collection day
Kansas City recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard boxes and paper packaging (flattened)
- Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and office paper
- Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7)
- Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans
- Glass bottles and jars of all colors (emptied and rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film (recyclables must be loose in blue bins)
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food containers and packing peanuts
- Hazardous household chemicals, automotive fluids, and paints
- Electronics and household batteries
- Food waste and yard debris
Kansas City bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Free appointment-based bulky item collection up to 15 items per scheduled pickup. Schedule online via MyKCMO portal or by calling 311 or (816) 513-2855. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 15 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (816) 513-2855 |
Kansas City holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Kansas City, MO
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Kansas City Public Works Solid Waste Division · municipal dpw
Phone: (816) 513-1313
414 E 12th StKansas City, MO 64106
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Residential Routes (Mon-Fri by Neighborhood).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Kansas City, MO?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place carts or approved bags at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day and no earlier than 3:00 p.m. the day before. Keep containers 3 feet away from parked cars and obstructions.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Routes (Mon-Fri by Neighborhood).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Kansas City?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Routes (Mon-Fri by Neighborhood).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Kansas City?
Free appointment-based bulky item collection up to 15 items per scheduled pickup. Schedule online via MyKCMO portal or by calling 311 or (816) 513-2855. The listed limit is 15 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (816) 513-2855 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Routes (Mon-Fri by Neighborhood).
What items are accepted for recycling in Kansas City?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes and paper packaging (flattened), Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and office paper, Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1 through #7), Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans, Glass bottles and jars of all colors (emptied and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (recyclables must be loose in blue bins), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food containers and packing peanuts, Hazardous household chemicals, automotive fluids, and paints, Electronics and household batteries, Food waste and yard debris. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Routes (Mon-Fri by Neighborhood).