Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection to residents. Holidays impact the regular pick-up schedule. This article covers Kansas City’s holiday trash policies, no-tag weeks, Christmas tree disposal, and key contacts.

Holiday Schedule

The following holidays delay trash and recycling pick-up by one day all week:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January)
• Presidents Day (3rd Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth (June 19)
• Labor Day (1st Monday in September)

Independence Day (July 4) and Christmas Day (December 25) have special schedules:

Independence Day: No collection on Tuesday, July 4. Trash pick-up is delayed Wednesday through Saturday.

Christmas Day: No collection on Monday, December 25. Trash pick-up is delayed Tuesday through Saturday.

Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November) and Veterans Day (November 11) do not impact collection schedules.

View the full holiday schedule.

No-Tag Weeks

Kansas City has “no-tag” or trash amnesty weeks twice per year:

Independence Day: July 5-10, 2023
Christmas: December 26-30, 2023

During no-tag weeks, residents can place up to 12 extra trash bags curbside without purchasing tags. Bags must:

• Weigh less than 40 pounds
• Not contain hazardous materials
• Not include bulky items, brush, or leaves

Christmas Tree Collection

Live Christmas trees are collected during the first two weeks of January at drop-off sites. All lights and decorations must be removed.

Kansas City residents can drop trees off for free on Saturdays. There is also curbside Christmas tree collection by appointment in early January.

Recycling Tips

• Remove wrapping paper bows, ribbons, and gift bags – these are not recyclable.
• Plain wrapping paper and cardboard boxes can go in curbside recycling.
• If gift wrap is metallic, glossy, or has glitter it is not recyclable.
• Reuse shipping boxes, gift bags, and tissue paper.

Important Contacts

Missed Pickup: Report within 24 hours through myKCMO or by calling 311.

Look Up Trash Day: Use the online search tool or call 311.

Schedule Bulk Item Pickup: Call 311 or submit a request through myKCMO.

Holiday Schedule Questions: Contact the KCMO Public Works Department at 816-513-3490.

Following Kansas City’s holiday trash policies will help ensure your waste and recyclables are collected properly. Reach out to the Public Works Department with any other questions.