Recycling Centers in Kansas City, KS
Find drop-off recycling locations in Kansas City, Kansas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Kansas City has 5 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Kansas City: A Local Guide
Kansas City, Kansas lists 5 recycling options, and this is the Wyandotte County side of the metro (not Kansas City, Missouri). The mix is mostly scrap-metal and specialty yards, including Rivers Edge Scrap Management and Advantage Metals Recycling, alongside the municipal Recycling & Yard Waste Center and an electronics-focused drop-off. For residents, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City provides automatic curbside recycling: trash and recycling service starts when you activate your water and electric utilities with the Board of Public Utilities, and clean paper, cardboard, cans and plastics go in the recycling cart. See the full Kansas recycling directory for other cities.
For scrap and metals, two yards handle this market: Rivers Edge Scrap Management on S 26th St and Advantage Metals Recycling on S Packard St. For municipal drop-off, the Kansas City, Kansas Recycling & Yard Waste Center on Park Dr is the Unified Government site, and iRecycleKC on Sunshine Rd focuses on electronics. Scrap pricing and exactly which metals or e-waste each yard takes vary, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If you don't find what you need locally, nearby Kansas metros may help. See Olathe and Topeka, the larger hub in Wichita, or the college town of Lawrence. You can also browse every city on the Kansas state page.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Kansas City
Does Kansas City, Kansas have curbside recycling?
Yes. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City provides automatic curbside recycling to residents—service begins when you activate water and electric utilities with the Board of Public Utilities. Clean paper, cardboard, cans and plastics go in the recycling cart (wycokck.org).
Where can I drop off recycling in Kansas City, KS?
The city-run Recycling & Yard Waste Center at 3241 Park Dr accepts materials from Wyandotte County residents (proof of residency required) and also takes glass and yard waste. Hours vary seasonally, so confirm current hours before you go.
Is this Kansas City, Kansas or Kansas City, Missouri?
This page covers Kansas City, Kansas (Wyandotte County) only—the Kansas side of the state line. The Missouri side has a separate program run by the City of Kansas City, MO, which is not listed here.
Can I sell scrap metal in Kansas City, KS?
Yes. Scrap yards such as Rivers Edge Scrap Management and Advantage Metals Recycling buy metals. Prices and the specific grades accepted change frequently, so call ahead to confirm current rates.