The Unified Government’s Public Works Department is excited to announce the second WyCo Dumpster Days of 2022. Dumpster Days is an event to help residents recycle most common electronics waste and dispose of unwanted bulky items like old mattresses and furniture for free.
The event will be held at Wyandotte County Park (126th & State) in Bonner Springs, Kansas, on October 21 & 22 from 8 AM to Noon.
“The previous two Dumpster Days events have been very successful, so the Public Works team is excited to offer this great service to residents again,” said Dave Reno, Public Works' Public Information Officer. "Dumpster Days is an excellent opportunity for residents to get rid of unwanted bulky items like furniture for free."
Visitors will need to show proof of Wyandotte County residency with something displaying their name and address, like a driver’s license or utility bill.
Items accepted include electronics recycling, mattresses, furniture, refrigerators, general appliances, fixtures, microwaves, freezers, televisions, and more.
For some recycled televisions, computer screens, flat screens, or monitors, the following fees are charged:
- CRT Computer Screens, $40
- LCD/Flat Screen TVs $20
- CRT TVs, $40
Cash only. Exact change is required. For the complete list of accepted electronics recycling, visit wycokck.org/DumpsterDays.
Items that cannot be accepted include:
- All household hazardous waste
- Paint
- Yard waste
- Batteries
- Storm debris
- Food waste
- Medical waste
- Glass & plastics recycling
- Tires
- Construction and demolition material
- Any item from businesses, non-profits, or other commercial entities
These items will be turned away at the event, so remember not to bring them.
For yard waste, storm debris, and glass or paper recycling, residents may use the Recycling & Yard Waste Center at 3241 Park Drive, Kansas City, KS 66102, at no charge. The Recycling & Yard Waste Center is open from 10 AM to 3 PM Thursday through Sunday, except on holidays, until November 20.
For household hazardous waste disposal, residents may use the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 2443 S 88th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111. The last HHW of 2022 is October 15 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The center will be open from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM on April 15, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, and September 9 in 2023.
For more information about electronics recycling, accepted bulky items, or the event's location, visit wycokck.org/DumpsterDays.
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