HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
Municipal Services administers the household hazardous waste program for the City of Independence. The City participates in a regional program through the Mid-America Regional Council. This partnership enables Independence residents to participate in the mobile collections held throughout the metropolitan area.
2021 Mobile Collection Event Schedule
| Date | Host | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3 | Independence | Independence Square/Walnut and Liberty Streets | 9 am - noon |
| May 22 | Harrisonville | Street Department - 1403 S Independence | 8 am - Noon |
| June 5 | Platte County | Platte Ridge Park - 17130 MO Hwy 371 (north of Platte City) | 8 am - Noon |
| Aug. 14 | Gladstone | Happy Rock Park - 76th & N. Antioch | 8 am - Noon |
| Aug. 28 | Blue Springs | Pink Hill Park - 2715 NW Park Drive | 8 am - Noon |
| Sept. 11 | Smithville | Smithville High School - 645 S.Commercial St | 9 am - 1 pm |
| Sept. 25 | Richmond | Richmond City Hall - 205 Summit St | 8 am - Noon |
| Oct. 2 | Jackson County | Jackson County Public Works - 34900 E Old US 40 Hwy | 8 am - Noon |
| Oct. 30 | Raymore | TBD | 8 a m - Noon |
| Nov. 13 | Kearney | Porter Mack Park - 1001 N Hwy 33 | 8 am - Noon |
Independence residents can also use the two permanent household hazardous waste facilities throughout the year. Identification such as a driver's license or recent utility bill is required. For more information please visit recyclespot.org or call (816) 701-8226.
City of Kansas City, MO facility
4707 Deramus Road (south of the Chouteau Bridge)
(816) 513-8400 www.kcwater.us
City of Lee's Summit facility
2101 SE Hamblen Road (Lee's Summit Resource Recovery Park)
(816) 550-1612 www.LSPDA.com
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 wastes each year from very common household and lawn & garden products such as paint, kitchen and bathroom cleaners, pesticides, weed killers, fertilizers, antifreeze, motor oil, and gasoline.