Kansas City Recycling Drop-Off Center

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About This Location

This free, unstaffed recycling drop-off in Kansas City's Northland neighborhood accepts glass, cardboard, paper, aluminum, plastics, and electronics with no residency restriction—open four days a week.

What this location Accepts

✓ Clear, brown, and green glass bottles and jars

✓ Aluminum cans

✓ Tin/steel cans

✓ Corrugated cardboard (flattened)

✓ Newspapers and magazines

✓ Office and mixed paper

✓ Cereal and food boxes (pressboard)

✓ Plastics #1 (PET) bottles and containers

✓ Plastics #2 (HDPE) bottles and containers

✓ Toner and inkjet cartridges

✓ Electronics: cell phones, tablets, cameras, headphones

✓ Books

✓ Aerosol cans (empty, no hiss)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Rigid plastics (tubs, buckets larger than 5 gallons are excluded)

✕ Window glass, mirrors, ceramics, and light bulbs

✕ Plastic bags or film plastic

✕ Contaminated or wet materials

✕ Styrofoam / polystyrene

✕ Household hazardous waste

Programs & events

Food waste / compost drop-off — Compost drop-off is available at this site but restricted to KCMO city residents only.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to live in Kansas City proper to use this drop-off?

No. The facility is free and open to all Kansas City metro-area residents, not just those within KCMO city limits. The only service restricted to KCMO residents is the compost/food-waste drop-off.

What is the correct address—5400 or 6401 NE Pleasant Valley Rd?

Multiple sources list this facility at 6401 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119. The address 5400 NE Pleasant Valley Rd also appears in some listings for the same location. Both are in the same area; confirm with the Jackson County Courthouse at (816) 881-3000 if needed.

Can I drop off old electronics like a broken tablet or camera?

Yes. Cell phones, tablets, cameras, and headphones are accepted at the electronics drop-off station. The facility does not pay for electronics—this is a free recycling service.

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Contact & Location

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Address

5400 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119

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Website

kcmo.gov

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City / State

Kansas City, Missouri

Opening Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

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