Household Hazardous Waste Center

Recycling Center in Kansas City, Missouri

📍 4707 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120
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📞 +1 816-513-8400 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Kansas City's permanent Household Hazardous Waste Center at 4707 Deramus Ave accepts paint, batteries, motor oil, pesticides, and dozens of other hazardous household products free of charge for KC Water service area residents — no appointment needed for loads under 600 lbs.

What this location Accepts

✓ Motor oil and automotive fluids (antifreeze, transmission fluid)
✓ All battery types (single-use alkaline, rechargeable, vehicle/car batteries)
✓ Paint (latex and oil-based)
✓ Pesticides, herbicides, and lawn chemicals
✓ Pool chemicals and corrosive cleaners
✓ Household cleaners (hazardous)
✓ Light bulbs — compact fluorescent (CFL) and fluorescent tubes
✓ Mercury thermometers and mercury-containing devices
✓ Cooking oil and grease
✓ Propane camp stove/lantern tanks (1 lb. only)
✓ Cosmetics
✓ Vape devices/e-cigarettes
✓ Charcoal lighter fluid

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Household Hazardous Waste · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Appliances
✕ Asbestos
✕ Biological or medical waste
✕ Commercial or business waste (including nonprofits, churches, schools)
✕ Controlled substances / prescription drugs
✕ Electronics (TVs, computers — see separate e-waste programs)
✕ Explosives or ammunition
✕ Pressurized gas cylinders (except 1 lb. camp stove tanks)
✕ Smoke detectors
✕ Tires
✕ Yard waste
✕ Materials from Kansas residents

Fees

  • KC residents and participating communities — Free
  • Non-participating community residents — $2 per pound

Programs & events

  • Regional HHW Program (KC Water) — Year-round permanent facility plus mobile collection events. Participating communities outside KC city limits may use the facility free. Lee's Summit Resource Recovery Park (2011 SE Hamblen Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64082) is a second qualifying drop-off option.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment to drop off household hazardous waste in Kansas City?

No appointment is needed for loads under 600 pounds. Just arrive Thursday or Friday 9 AM–6 PM, or Saturday 9 AM–4 PM. Loads over 600 pounds require a Wednesday appointment — call (816) 513-8400 to schedule.

Does Kansas City's HHW Center accept old electronics or TVs?

No. Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors) are not accepted at the 4707 Deramus Ave HHW facility. Kansas City residents can recycle electronics through the city's separate e-waste programs.

Can I bring hazardous waste from my home business or rental property to the KC HHW Center?

No. The facility is strictly for household waste generated by individual residents. Waste from businesses, home-based businesses, rental properties, nonprofits, churches, and government entities is not accepted.

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Contact & Location

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Address
4707 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120
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Website
kcwater.us
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City / State
Kansas City, Missouri

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday By appointment only (loads >600 lbs)
Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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