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Kansas City Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 15 items per collection. 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.

Kansas City bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Kansas City
Collection ruleFree 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 pickup15 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeRequired before collection.
Dispatch phone(816) 513-2855

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Kansas City

Follow the listed bulk 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.

Special disposal mandates

Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.

Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances including refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners can be scheduled for bulky pickup with all food, doors, and contents removed.

Local disposal alternatives in Jackson County

For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.

The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.

DPW & sanitation contact

City of Kansas City Public Works Solid Waste Division · municipal dpw

Phone: (816) 513-1313

414 E 12th St
Kansas City, MO 64106
Visit Official Kansas City Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at wm.com

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).