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What Day Is Trash Pickup in Kansas City, MO?

Updated November 2026

Quick Answer for Kansas City

  • Trash day: Wednesdays, collected by Kansas City Solid Waste
  • Recycling: weekly on Fridays — no plastic bags, no styrofoam
  • Next holiday delay: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026)
  • Bulk pickup: request online — 4 free/year

Trash pickup in Kansas City is weekly on Wednesdays. Kansas City Solid Waste collects trash, recycling (weekly on Fridays), and yard waste (spring through fall). Bins out by 6:00 AM.

Quick Facts

Trash Provider

Kansas City Solid Waste

Municipal service

Contact

816-513-1313

Official website

Trash Pickup

Wednesdays (weekly)

Set out by 6:00 AM

Recycling Pickup

Fridays (weekly)

14 materials accepted

Pickup Schedule

Trash Collection

Once per week

Wednesdays

Recycling Collection

Weekly

Fridays

Yard Waste

Seasonal (spring through fall)

Mondays

Schedules vary by neighborhood. Check with Kansas City Solid Waste for your exact pickup day.

Recycling Rules

Kansas City accepts 14 materials for curbside recycling. No plastic bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated items.

Accepted

  • Cardboard (flattened)
  • Newspaper
  • Magazines & catalogs
  • Office paper & mail
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Aluminum cans

NOT Accepted

  • Plastic bags & film
  • Styrofoam (EPS)
  • Paper coffee cups
  • Shredded paper
  • Batteries (household alkaline)
  • Electronics (e-waste)
Recycling rules for Kansas City

Bulk Pickup

How to Schedule

Request online

Free Pickups Per Year

4 free

Call your waste hauler for pricing.

Bulk pickup details for Kansas City

Holiday Pickup Schedule

Federal holidays delay trash pickup in Kansas City by one day. Next: Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026).

New Year's DayJanuary 1, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. DayJanuary 19, 2026
Presidents' DayFebruary 16, 2026
Memorial DayMay 25, 2026
JuneteenthJune 19, 2026
Holiday schedule for Kansas City

Composting in Kansas City

AvailableCurbside pickup

Kansas City offers curbside composting for organic waste. Check your hauler for green bin availability.

Hazardous Waste

Paint, batteries, electronics, and motor oil cannot go in regular trash in Kansas City.3 drop-off locations for household hazardous waste.

Hazardous waste drop-off in Kansas City

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is trash pickup in Kansas City?
Trash pickup in Kansas City, MO is weekly on Wednesdays. Set out your bins by 6:00 AM. Kansas City Solid Waste handles residential waste collection. Recycling is collected weekly on Fridays.
Can I recycle pizza boxes in Kansas City?
Yes — Clean portions are recyclable. Greasy sections can go in compost where available, otherwise trash. Many programs now accept the whole box. In Kansas City, pizza boxes are accepted in curbside recycling.
How do I schedule bulk pickup in Kansas City?
To schedule bulk pickup in Kansas City, request online. You get 4 free pickups per year. Maximum 6 items per pickup.
Is there trash pickup on Thanksgiving in Kansas City?
Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026) affects trash pickup in Kansas City. Pickup on this day and the rest of the week delayed by one day. Check with Kansas City Solid Waste for your specific route. Most federal holidays delay pickup by one day for the rest of the week.
What goes in the recycling bin in Kansas City?
Kansas City accepts 14 types of materials for curbside recycling, including cardboard, paper, glass bottles (check locally), aluminum and steel cans, and plastic #1, #2, and #5 containers. Do NOT put plastic bags, styrofoam, or food-contaminated items in recycling. Rinse all containers before placing them in the bin.
Does Kansas City have composting?
Yes, Kansas City offers composting. Curbside composting is available — use your green bin for food scraps, yard waste, and food-soiled paper.
What do I do if they missed my trash pickup in Kansas City?
If your trash was missed in Kansas City, first confirm it was your scheduled pickup day and that bins were out by 6:00 AM. Then call Kansas City Solid Waste at 311 (or your hauler's direct line) to report the miss. Most cities require you to report within 24 hours. Keep your bins at the curb until the makeup collection, which is typically within 1-2 business days.
Where do I take hazardous waste in Kansas City?
Kansas City has approximately 3 household hazardous waste drop-off locations. Items like paint, batteries, electronics, and motor oil cannot go in regular trash. Auto parts stores accept motor oil for free. Best Buy and Staples accept electronics. For everything else, use your city's HHW collection events or permanent facility.

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Pickup schedules and rules are based on published municipal data. Schedules vary by neighborhood and route. Always confirm with Kansas City Solid Waste for your specific address. This page is for informational purposes only.