Kansas City, KS Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Kansas City, Kansas — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Kansas City, KS is assigned by zone or street — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Match your area in the trash schedule table below.
Trash Recycle
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Kansas City services. Recycling runs the same day as trash.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Recycling | Depends on your zone | Depends on your zone — check the zone list |
| Yard waste | Curbside on the normal trash day: leaves/grass bagged (<=50 lbs per bag), tree limbs tied in bundles <=4 ft and <=50 lbs (limbs <=4 in diameter). Drop-off: Recycling & Yard Waste Center, 3241 Park Drive (free with proof of residency; seasonal hours). | Provider: Unified Government Public Works (WM contract). |
| Bulk | Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic for curb collection; rugs rolled/tied <=4 ft <=50 lbs; loose lumber not collected curbside (Johnson County Landfill). Free Dumpster Days 2026: May 1-2 and Oct 2-3 (electronics recycling for a fee). | Provider: Unified Government Public Works (WM contract). |
Which zone is my street in?
Collection day by zone. Confirm at the edges with the city.
| Zone | Day | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Monday area A | Monday | |
| Monday area B | Monday | |
| Tuesday area A | Tuesday | |
| Tuesday area B | Tuesday | |
| Wednesday area | Wednesday | |
| Thursday area | Thursday | |
| Friday area | Friday |
What changes on holidays?
Upcoming days that move your pickup, with the exact shift rule.
| Holiday | Observed | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Runs one day later |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Runs one day later |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Curbside placement — Trash and recycling out by 7:00 AM (may be set out from 4:00 PM the prior day); separate sides of driveway; within 3 ft of curb; containers <=50 lbs with tight-fitting lids and handles; no metal barrels; loose trash/recycling not collected.
- Holiday slide rule — On six no-collection holidays, everyone's trash and recycling pickup is delayed one day - unless the holiday falls on a weekend (no slide).
- Storm debris — 2026 storm-debris program: 40,000+ cubic yards collected with additional passes announced (Sept 22, 2026 notice).
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Unified Government Public Works (WM contract) | |
| Recycling | Unified Government Public Works (WM contract) | |
| Yard waste | Unified Government Public Works (WM contract) | |
| Bulk | Unified Government Public Works (WM contract) |
Common questions
The things Kansas City residents ask most.
What day is trash pickup in Kansas City, KS?
Once weekly Monday-Friday - the UG GIS map divides the city into 7 trash-day service areas; find your day via the Residential Trash Day Lookup or call 311.
Is recycling the same day as trash in Kansas City, KS?
Yes - recycling is collected weekly on the same day as trash by WM for single-family homes up to four-plex units.
Does Kansas City KS delay trash pickup for holidays?
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas delay all pickup by one day, unless the holiday falls on a weekend.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from the UG's Trash Pick Up Days GIS service areas (day-bearing, Nov 2025 edit) + the city Solid Waste Management page (WM contract, same-day recycling, holiday slide, yard/bulk rules, 2026 fee).
Population 152,933 · Sources: Unified Government of Wyandotte County GIS 'Trash_Pick_Up_Days' MapSe…, UG Public Works 'Residential Trash Day Lookup | Kansas City, KS' (Ins…, Unified Government Solid Waste Management page (fetched 2026-09-27) · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.