Independence, MO Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Independence, Missouri — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Independence, MO runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Independence services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Depends on your address | Weekly; street-level TrashDay assignments measured across 719 street segments (Mon-Fri, Friday heaviest). Day per address via city lookup. |
| Recycling | Depends on your address | Curbside recycling offered citywide; day pairing with trash day not captured - verify via city. |
| Yard waste | Yard waste service per city program; Drop-Off Depot open second Saturday April-October... | Yard waste service per city program; Drop-Off Depot open second Saturday April-October (875 S. Vista Ave). |
Which bin does it go in?
Search the material, follow the color: green chip recycles, red goes to trash.
| Material | Where it goes |
|---|---|
| program | Recycle City curbside recycling |
| yard_waste | Recycle Curbside + Drop-Off Depot (2nd Saturdays, Apr-Oct) |
| cadence | Recycle |
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Independence solid waste program (city-collected) | |
| Recycling | City of Independence solid waste program | |
| Yard waste | City of Independence solid waste program |
Common questions
The things Independence residents ask most.
What day is trash pickup in Independence, MO?
Weekly Monday-Friday by street (719 measured street segments; Friday is the heaviest day) - confirm your street via the city lookup.
Where can I drop off yard waste in Independence, MO?
The Drop-Off Depot at 875 S. Vista Ave runs the second Saturday of each month, April through October.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Independence GIS Portal street-level trash-day layer (719 segments with TrashDay) + city program facts via search.
Population 120,922 · Sources: City of Independence GIS Portal - Rubbish_Recycle_Yard_Waste layer (s…, www.independencemo.gov (trash · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.