Kansas City Mo. Recycling Center - Red Bridge

Free to all residents in the Kansas City metro area (you do not have to live within KCMO city limits). 

All materials must be clean, dry and loose. 

Does not pay for any items accepted.

Aerosol Cans - Must be empty and make no "hiss" sound.

Cardboard Boxes - Flatten before recycling. 

Compost - Free service for KCMO residents only. Non-KCMO residents can participate in KC Can Compost's metro-wide program. Using the Smart Can:

1. Collect your food scraps and paper waste in 2-gallon compostable liners. You can find liners in KC Can Compost's supply shop. Note: Smart Cans are intended for use with 2-gal (or smaller) bags only.
2. Download the Big Belly Smart Compost App.
3. Within 10 feet of the Smart Can, open the app and click the “Unlock” button to unlock the can.
4. Use the handle or foot pedal to open the hopper.
5. Place your tied-off liners into the can, one at a time.
6. Release the handle and/or foot pedal and the Smart Can will re-lock.

Questions? Send KC Can Compost an email. 

Glass - No windows, plate glass, TVs, mirrors, light bulbs, windshields/safety glass, fiberglass, or any of these glass-like items: ceramic, china, porcelain, milk glass, Pyrex, Corningware, Corelle.

Plastic Buckets - Must be no bigger than 5 gal. Metal handles must be removed. 

Toner & Ink Cartridges - Only able to accept OEM toner and inkjet cartridges. 

For more information on how to recycle right, visit RecycleSpot's resources page.