Dumpster Days

Man removing door from back of a van to add to junk pile

Overview

Lenexa residents can dispose of bulky items at our Dumpster Days events, which are each held two weekends each year. We also offer two free Document Shredding events annually to help residents securely get rid of sensitive documents.

You will be asked to show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill showing a current Lenexa address.

Drop-off location
Municipal Services Service Center
7700 Cottonwood St., Lenexa, KS 66215

The Service Center is located across from Mill Creek Elementary School, between Lackman Road and Pflumm Road, with access from 79th Street.

Accepted items

  • Appliances (fee if contains Freon)
  • Ballasts
  • Cardboard
  • Electronics (fee per monitor or TV)
  • Furniture
  • Lamps
  • Lawn mowers
  • Light fixtures
  • Mattresses
  • Smoke detectors
  • Styrofoam
  • Tires (fee per item)
  • Yard waste

Unaccepted items

  • Chemicals
  • Commercial or industrial waste
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Fuel tanks
  • Household trash
  • Hazardous waste (e.g., batteries, waste oil, paint)
  • Liquids
  • Propane bottles

Need to dispose of items that are not accepted at Dumpster Days? RecycleSpot offers a comprehensive list of recycling and reuse services in Greater Kansas City.

Johnson County Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Reuse Facility

Olathe Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility (open to all Johnson County residents)

Dumpster Days fees

We charge fees to cover recycling, disposal and transportation costs. We collect these fees at the gate entrance of the drop-off facility. You can pay with cash, check (write driver’s license number on the check) or credit card (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) each time you use the service.

Vehicle loads Fee
Car or minivan with seats $20
SUV or minivan without seats  $25
Small trailer (one axle)  $30
Pickup or panel/service van  $40 
Tandem axle - truck or trailer  $50
Small box truck (moving style)  $50
Large box truck (moving style)  $75

 

Item Fee
Tire  $5
Computer monitor  $20
Television $35
White appliance with Freon  $75

 

Contact staff

If you have questions about the Dumpster Days program, call Municipal Services Operations at 913.477.7880 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.