Disposal guide
What we take. What we can't. Where to drop the rest.
A complete Kansas City disposal guide. If we can't haul it, we'll tell you exactly where it goes.
What we take
- Furniture (couches, dressers, dining sets, etc.)
All household furniture. We donate what's still useful to local KC charities and recycle metal components.
- Mattresses & box springs
Mattresses carry a small per-unit disposal fee included in our quote. They go to the transfer station, because KC has had no public mattress recycler since 2023. If you want the bed diverted, our mattress guide covers the private recycling and reuse routes.
- Refrigerators, freezers, and AC units
We follow EPA Section 608. Refrigerant is recovered at a certified KC facility and the metal is recycled.
- Washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges
Standard appliance pickup. We disconnect on-site where safe, but we don't do electrical disconnects. Those are for your electrician.
- Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors, small electronics)
Small per-item disposal fee for CRTs and large TVs. Routed to KC e-waste recyclers.
- Yard waste (brush, leaves, branches)
Within reason. Live trees and anything requiring tree-service equipment are excluded.
- Construction & remodel debris (drywall, lumber, tile, demo waste, cabinets)
Construction debris goes to the right KC transfer stations. Asbestos, lead, and other regulated materials need specialty abatement (we'll refer you).
- Hot tubs
Most accessible standard-sized hot tubs. Quote depends on access. Multi-deck or built-in tubs may need extra crew.
- Pianos
Most uprights. Grands and full-size baby grands need specialty piano movers, and we'll refer you.
!What we can't take, and where to drop it instead
These are the categories the law (and common sense) says we shouldn't move. We'll always point you to the right local Kansas City option.
- Paint (oil or latex)
Regulated hazardous waste in KC. Most paint stores accept latex; oil-based requires HHW drop-off.
Where to drop it- Kansas City Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection ↗
- → Local Sherwin-Williams & Home Depot (many accept dried latex)
- Motor oil, antifreeze, gasoline, transmission fluid
Hazardous. Auto-parts stores (AutoZone, O'Reilly, Advance Auto) accept used motor oil for recycling.
Where to drop it- → AutoZone / O'Reilly / Advance Auto (most accept used motor oil free)
- KC HHW collection for antifreeze + gas ↗
- Propane tanks (any size)
Pressurized, so there's an explosion risk. Exchange small tanks at gas stations; large tanks via licensed propane companies.
Where to drop it- → Blue Rhino exchange at any KC-area gas station
- Tires
Regulated separately. Most tire shops accept old tires for $3–$5 each.
Where to drop it- → Discount Tire / Firestone / Big O Tires (most take them for a small fee)
- → Jackson County tire amnesty days (seasonal, so check the city site)
- Car batteries
Lead-acid batteries are recycled at auto-parts stores, and most pay a small core charge when you return one.
Where to drop it- → AutoZone / O'Reilly / Advance Auto (take all car batteries free, often pay a $5–$15 core)
- Pesticides, herbicides, pool & household chemicals
Regulated hazardous waste. Never mix them or pour them down a drain. Take them to KC HHW collection.
Where to drop it - Fluorescent bulbs & CFLs
Contain mercury, so they can't go in regular trash or on our truck. Many hardware stores take them back free.
Where to drop it- → Home Depot / Lowe's (most stores recycle CFLs free)
- KC HHW collection for tubes and bulk ↗
- Asbestos, lead-based materials, vermiculite
Requires a licensed abatement contractor. Do not move or disturb yourself.
Where to drop it- → Search "Kansas City asbestos abatement" and use licensed contractors only
- Biohazards, medical waste, sharps
Regulated medical disposal only. Pharmacies often accept expired meds.
Where to drop it- → Kansas City prescription drug take-back program (year-round at most police stations)
- Firearms, ammunition, explosives
Contact local police or sheriff for firearm/ammunition disposal. We do not transport.
Where to drop it- → KCPD / Jackson County Sheriff (both have safe disposal programs)
FAQ
Common disposal questions
Hazardous materials require specialty handling and end up at different disposal facilities than household junk. It's safer for everyone (you, us, and the disposal-site staff) when they go to the right place. We'll point you to the right local drop-off site.
Yes. We take everything else and leave the hazardous items in a small pile, with instructions for where to drop them. We don't penalize you for a mixed load.
In rough priority order: (1) Donated to a local KC charity partner. (2) Recycled (metal, electronics, appliances). (3) Construction debris to the appropriate transfer station. (4) Everything else (including mattresses, which no longer have a public recycler in KC) to a Jackson County or Johnson County landfill. We document donations and provide a receipt within 14 days.
Got a mixed load?
Text us a photo. We'll quote what we can take and tell you where the rest goes.
Still not sure? Call (816) 406-3857 and we'll tell you in 30 seconds whether we can haul it.
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