It’s the last day you can drop your recycling off at Independence’s two city recycling centers – but there are still other options on the market.
The city made the decision to permanently close the centers at 875 Vista Avenue and the 35th Street Recycling Center at 13600 east 35th Street on Friday, March 31.
Part of the reason is recycling was blowing into nearby areas and the city was taking complaints on clutter.
The centers are on city property but are operated by Midwest Recycling Centers.
Mayor Eileen Weir said all eight of the trash companies that service the area offer a recycling service, some for a small fee.
Residents are encouraged to keep recycling and contact their trash hauler for the best option.
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List of trash haulers:
Allied Services/Republic
1220 S Brookside Ave
816-254-1470
AAA Disposal
31103 E Blue Mills Rd.
816-650-3180
Compost Connection
12000 Cartwright
816-761-8300
Waste Management
2601 Midwest Dr.
913-631-3300
Envirostar Waste
212 E Broadway
816-220-3227
Stewart Hauling
PO Box 270358
816-223-1920
Ted’s Trash Service
10900 E Truman Rd.
816-252-1594
Town & Country Disposal
PO Box 10
816-887-5641
Additionally, here is a list of recycling center referrals:
Top Metal Recycling
1212 US HWY 24
816-833-3189
8am-6pm, open 7 days a week
All-In-1 Pull Recycling
2408 Blue Ridge Blvd
816-252-3930
8 am-5 pm, 7 days a week
City Scrap Metal Inc.
1638 SE Decker
Lee’s Summit, MO
816-525-4322
7:30 am-4:30 pm Monday-Saturday
Langley Recycling
3557 N. Stadium Dr.
816-924-8452
8 am-4:30 pm Monday-Saturday
Ted’s Trash Service
10900 E Truman Rd.
816-252-1594
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The City will continue to operate the popular Drop-Off Depot at 875 Vista Avenue on the second Saturday of each month, beginning March 11. Accepted items include household waste, bulky items (furniture, carpet, etc.), brush, tires and appliances.
