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Recycling Centers in Kansas City, KS

6 of the 34 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Kansas City are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. VIM Recyclers

    300 S 55th St, Kansas City, KS 66106

  2. iRecycleKC - Electronic Recycling Facility

    603 Sunshine Rd Unit B, Kansas City, KS 66115

  3. Kansas City, Kansas Recycling & Yard Waste Center

    3241 Park Dr, Kansas City, KS 66102

  4. Deffenbaugh Disposal Service

    2601 Midwest Dr, Kansas City, KS 66111-8801

  5. Secure eCycle

    3054 S 24th St, Kansas City, KS 66106

  6. Westrock Recycling

    510 Division St, Kansas City, KS 66103-1904

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.