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Veterans Day - No Trash & Recycling Collection

  • Date: 11/11/2026  (all day)
Solid Waste collections will not take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veterans Day. Collections will resume on a one-day delay on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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a graphic of a week schedule showing that trash and recycling services will be delayed by one day during the week of Memorial Day

There will be no trash or recycling services on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. Pick-ups will resume on a one-day delay starting Tuesday, May 26, 2026:

  • Monday Collection - Tuesday, May 26
  • Tuesday Collection - Wednesday, May 27
  • Wednesday Collection - Thursday, May 28
  • Thursday Collection - Friday, May 29
  • Friday Collection - Saturday, May 30
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Bulky Item Pick-Up Service 

Kansas City provides bulky collection by appointment for single family homes and apartments with 6 units or fewer. This free, appointment-based program allows residents to get rid of unwanted furniture, appliances, and other large household items. Our goal is to make it easy to keep your property clean and your neighborhood looking great.

Weekly Service and Schedule:

  • Frequency: Book your appointment online using the Bulky Pickup Scheduler or by contacting 311. Each appointment allows a maximum of 15 items and weigh less than 500 lbs (227 kg).
  • Placement: Place items within 3 feet of the curb by 7 A.M. on your collection day. Do not put items out before 3 P.M. the day before your appointment.
  • Schedule: Collection appointments are offered Monday through Friday.

Note: You must schedule an appointment before placing items at the curb. 

Schedule Your Pickup

You must make an appointment—collections aren’t made without one. Book your free appointment:

You will receive a confirmation email and a reminder email before your appointment. 

Need to Change Your Appointment?

Update your appointment information by contacting 311

Cancel Your Appointment: 

  • Contact 311
  • Call (816) 513-BULK (2855)

  • Make a report on the MyKCMO App (Trash Recycling Bulky Services - Bulky Cancellation)

Please cancel as soon as possible if you no longer need your pickup.

Alternatives to Bulky Item Collection

Give your items a second life! Before scheduling pickup, consider donating them. Many centers at recyclespot.org even offer free pickup! 

Accepted Items and How to Prepare Them

When scheduling your pickup, list every item you plan to set out—items not listed will not be collected. 

Appliances and Refrigerated Units 

Includes: Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, water heaters, furnaces.

Preparation:

  • Empty refrigerators and freezers of all food and debris; remove shelves, drawers, or doors if possible.

  • A separate truck handles appliances with refrigerants (CFCs or Freon). Let us know about these items when scheduling or they won’t be collected. 

How to tell if your appliance contains refrigerant:

  • Cools air or food (fridge, freezer, AC)
  • Check labels for R-22, R-134a, R-410A, or Freon

  • If unsure, mention it when scheduling

Household Furniture and Décor 

Includes: Couches, tables, chairs, TVs, beds, mattresses, metal furniture, cabinets, bathroom fixtures, rugs, carpet. 

Preparation:

  • Carpet must be rolled up and over 4 ft long (~1.5 meters) or 40 lbs (18 kg) to qualify; smaller pieces go in regular trash. 

  • Furniture and fixtures should be dry, clean, and easy for crews to reach. Do not remove drawers from furniture. 

Miscellaneous Oversized Items 

Includes: Garage doors, lawn mowers, railroad ties, disassembled swing sets, metal fencing, storm windows, glass panes. 

Preparation:

  • Lawn mowers: drain all fuel and oil.
  • Metal fencing and swing sets: disassemble before pickup. 

  • Storm windows and glass panes: mark with a large “X” of masking tape and stack separately from other items. 

Items NOT Accepted for Bulky Pickup

The following items cannot be collected through Bulky Pickup. Use regular trash or other programs instead:

  • Commercial or business trash or waste
    • Bulky Pickup is only for residential homes (not businesses).
  • Piles of small items, bags, or boxes
  • Loose or scattered materials (including dumpster bags)
  • Closed drums or fuel tanks
    • Metal drums must have both ends removed; fuel tanks are not accepted. 
  • Loose building materials and lumber
    • Can go out with regular weekly trash if bundled or bagged under size and weight limits: bundles up to 4 ft x 2 ft and under 40 lbs; sheetrock/plaster in trash bags under 40 lbs.
    • These count toward your weekly limit; Extra Trash Tags may be needed.
  • Damaged recycling bins, trash cans, or carts 
    • Recycle if possible; otherwise, put in regular trash. 
  • Yard Waste
    • Take to approved drop-off sites or set-out during the three annual curbside collections; see Leaf & Brush page for more details.
  • Waste Tires
    • Take to approved drop-off site or take advantage of tire drop-off events; see NCAP page for more details.
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