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About This Location

MRC - Certified Electronics Recycling at 2000 E. 19th Street in Kansas City is a collection facility where the public can drop off almost anything that uses a power cord or battery. Most electronics are recycled for free, with per-item fees on CRT monitors, CRT and projection TVs, and refrigerant appliances. Public drop-off is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no appointment needed, and staff help unload. MRC also provides secure data destruction, certificates of recycling on request, and ITAD services for businesses.

What MRC - Certified Electronics Recycling Accepts

✓ Desktops, laptops, tablets and servers
✓ Keyboards, mice, hard drives, SSDs and external storage
✓ Monitors (LCD/LED, plasma, projectors) (CRT monitors $5 each)
✓ Televisions (LED/LCD, plasma, console/rear projection) (LED/LCD and plasma $20 each; CRT TVs $30-$50 by size; console/rear-projection $50)
✓ Cell phones, smartphones, tablets, e-readers, pagers
✓ Audio/visual gear (stereos, speakers, VCRs, DVD/Blu-ray players, radios, record players, camcorders)
✓ Printers and copiers ($5 each)
✓ Microwaves, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers, water heaters
✓ Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers ($10 each (refrigerant appliances))
✓ Digital cameras, GPS devices, power tools, networking and office equipment
✓ Batteries and media
✓ Light bulbs (Various types with fees; broken bulbs not accepted)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances

What they do not accept

✕ Hazardous waste, chemicals, liquids, paint
✕ Tires
✕ Mattresses and furniture
✕ PCB-containing materials
✕ Broken CRT glass and broken bulbs
✕ Wood and glass
✕ Tanks and cylinders

MRC does not take hazardous waste, tires, mattresses, PCB-containing materials, broken CRT glass, liquids, chemicals, paint, wood, glass, furniture, broken bulbs, or tanks and cylinders.

Fees

  • CRT monitor
  • LED/LCD or plasma TV
  • CRT TV
  • Console / rear-projection TV
  • Refrigerator, freezer, A/C or dehumidifier
  • Printer or copier
  • Most other electronics

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public for drop-off Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5 PM with no appointment; staff help unload. Credit, debit, cash and checks accepted for fee items. Certificates of proper recycling available on request.

Programs & events

  • Secure data destruction / ITAD
  • Community electronics recycling events

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the public drop off electronics at MRC, or is it businesses only?

The public is welcome. Drop-off is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no appointment needed, and staff help unload your vehicle. MRC also serves businesses with ITAD and data-destruction services.

How much does it cost to recycle a TV or monitor at MRC?

CRT monitors are $5; LED/LCD and plasma TVs are $20 each; CRT TVs run $30-$50 by size; and console or rear-projection TVs are $50. Most other electronics are free.

Do they take refrigerators and air conditioners?

Yes. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers are accepted for $10 each because they contain refrigerant.

What won't MRC accept?

No hazardous waste, tires, mattresses, furniture, PCB-containing materials, broken CRT glass, liquids, chemicals, paint, wood, glass, broken bulbs, or tanks and cylinders.

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Contact & Location

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

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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