Household Hazardous Waste

Municipal Services administers the household hazardous waste program for the City of Independence. The Household Hazardous Waste Program provides an environmentally responsible alternative for disposing of certain wastes.

Proper disposal of household hazardous wastes makes homes safer and reduces health risks. The average home can accumulate as much as 100 pounds of chemical waste each year from common household and lawn & garden products such as paint, kitchen and bathroom cleaners, pesticides, weed killers, fertilizers, antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline, batteries and fluorescent bulbs. 

The City of Independence is a member of the Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, a service coordinated by the MARC Solid Waste Management District in partnership with the City of Kansas City, MO., and Lee’s Summit, MO.

Residents have year-round access to the safe disposal of unwanted products such as paint, lawn and garden chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries, fluorescent bulbs and housecleaners. 

Business waste is not accepted.

Residents can access the permanent facilities in Lee’s Summit and Kansas City and attend any mobile events scheduled from April through October.

For more information, please visit www.recyclespot.org and click the “Hazardous Waste” tab, or call 816-701-8226.

In 2024, the Independence Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will occur on Saturday, May 4, from 9 AM-1 PM on the Independence Square in the parking lot located at the intersection of Walnut and Liberty

Kansas City Facility

4707 Deramus Street, KC, MO 64120

816-513-8400

Open Thursday and Friday 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

No appointment is necessary. If you have more than 600 pounds, please call first. 

Lee’s Summit Facility – Operated by KC Dumpster Company 

816-287-2221 

Open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

No appointment is necessary.