Bulk Trash Pickup in Kansas City, MO — 2026 Guide
Need to get rid of furniture, a mattress, or an old appliance in Kansas City, Missouri? This guide explains how bulk and bulky item pickup works in Kansas City, including how to schedule it, what’s accepted, where to place your items, and the official Kansas City link to book your collection.
How bulk trash pickup works in Kansas City, MO
Type of service: Appointment-based curbside pickup for residential bulky items
Schedule online with the official Bulky Pickup Scheduler or by contacting 311. The city page also lists cancellation by calling (816) 513-BULK (2855) or using the MyKCMO app for bulky services.
How to schedule a bulky item pickup in Kansas City
Schedule online with the official Bulky Pickup Scheduler or by contacting 311. The city page also lists cancellation by calling (816) 513-BULK (2855) or using the MyKCMO app for bulky services.
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How often can you schedule pickup? Limits in Kansas City
Free program. One appointment per pickup request; appointments are offered Monday through Friday. Each appointment allows a maximum of 15 items and a total weight under 500 lbs. Residents must list every item when scheduling; items not listed will not be collected.
Where to place items for pickup in Kansas City
Set items within 3 feet of the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day. Do not place items out before 3 p.m. the day before your appointment. Service is for single-family homes and apartments with 6 units or fewer.
What items are accepted
Accepted examples include furniture and décor such as couches, tables, chairs, beds, mattresses, metal furniture, cabinets, bathroom fixtures, rugs, and carpet; appliances and refrigerated units such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, water heaters, and furnaces; and other oversized items such as garage doors, lawn mowers, railroad ties, disassembled swing sets, metal fencing, storm windows, and glass panes.
What is NOT accepted
Not accepted: commercial or business waste; items not listed on the appointment; and items that belong in other programs or regular trash. The city also notes that large construction debris over 500 lbs, hazardous materials, car batteries, old tires, yard waste, glass containers, and non-hazardous liquids are not handled through regular trash and should go to the city’s other designated programs.
Regular trash & recycling in Kansas City, MO
Trash: Kansas City provides weekly curbside trash collection for single-family homes and apartments with 6 units or fewer. Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, with each neighborhood assigned a specific service day.
Recycling: Kansas City provides weekly curbside recycling with a blue cart. Recycling is collected once per week on the same day as trash, Monday through Friday. Residents can place clean, dry plastic, cans, paper, and cardboard in the cart with no sorting required; extra recycling is allowed in labeled containers.
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Official Kansas City bulk trash resources
Rules and schedules for Kansas City, Missouri are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change. Always confirm current details on the official Kansas City pages linked above before scheduling. Representative ZIP: 64106.