Midwest Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Kansas City, Missouri

📍 2000 E 19th St, Kansas City, MO 64127
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📞 +1 816-479-2949 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

MRC at 2000 E 19th St in Kansas City accepts public electronics drop-off Monday through Friday with no appointment needed — most items are free to recycle, though CRT monitors, televisions, and some appliances carry fees.

What this location Accepts

✓ Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, servers
✓ CRT monitors (fee applies)
✓ LCD/LED monitors
✓ CRT televisions (fee applies)
✓ LED/LCD/Plasma televisions (fee applies)
✓ Cell phones and smartphones
✓ Printers, copiers, scanners (fee applies)
✓ Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers (fee applies)
✓ Washing machines, dryers, water heaters
✓ Microwaves and kitchen appliances
✓ Batteries (alkaline, lithium-ion, lead-acid, NiMH, NiCd)
✓ Fluorescent tubes and CFL/LED/halogen bulbs (fee applies)
✓ Audio/visual equipment (stereos, speakers, DVD players)
✓ Hard drives and data storage media

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances

What they do not accept

✕ Hazardous waste
✕ Tires
✕ Mattresses
✕ Paint and chemicals
✕ Furniture
✕ Broken glass

Fees

  • CRT monitors — $5.00 each
  • CRT televisions — $30–$50 depending on size
  • LED/LCD/Plasma TVs — $20.00 each
  • Console/rear-projection TVs — $50.00 each
  • Refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, dehumidifiers — $10.00 each
  • Printers, copiers, MFPs — $5.00 each
  • Fluorescent tubes — $0.35 per foot
  • CFL/LED/halogen bulbs — $1.25 each
  • HID/metal halide bulbs — $3.25 each
  • Alkaline/NiCd batteries — $1.00/lb
  • Button-cell batteries — $5.00/lb
  • Document/paper shredding — $5.00 per banker's box
  • Media (DVDs, CDs, tapes) — $1.00/lb

Programs & events

  • Certificate of recycling — Available upon request at no extra charge for individuals and businesses dropping off electronics
  • ITAD / data destruction — Certified IT asset disposition and data destruction services for businesses; contact (816) 479-2949 for details
  • Community collection events — MRC hosts periodic free public e-waste collection events in the Kansas City area on weekends; see mrcrecycling.net for schedule

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off a television at MRC Recycling in Kansas City for free?

No — televisions carry a fee: $20 for LED/LCD/plasma TVs, $30–$50 for CRT (tube) TVs by size, and $50 for console or rear-projection sets. Bring cash, check, or a card. Most other consumer electronics recycle for free.

Does MRC Kansas City accept drop-offs without an appointment?

Yes. Walk-in drop-offs are welcome Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 2000 E. 19th St. Staff will help unload your vehicle. The facility is closed Saturdays, Sundays, and most major holidays.

Does MRC Recycling in Kansas City recycle refrigerators and appliances?

Yes, with a $10 fee per unit for refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers (which contain refrigerants requiring proper handling). Washing machines, dryers, and water heaters are also accepted; confirm current fees by calling (816) 479-2949.

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Contact & Location

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2000 E 19th St, Kansas City, MO 64127
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City / State
Kansas City, Missouri

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday Closed (check website for community events)
Sunday Closed

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