Dumpster Days

Industrial truck with scoop full of trash

If you are a Lenexa resident, you can dispose of bulky items at our Dumpster Days event, which is held two weekends each year. You will be asked to show proof of residency (such as a driver’s license or utility bill showing a current Lenexa address).


Next events

Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, October 6, 2024, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.


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 and Pflumm, with access from 79th Street.

Acceptable items

  • Appliances (those containing Freon cost $75 each)
  • Ballasts
  • Cardboard
  • Electronics ($20 per monitor or $35 per TV)
  • Furniture
  • Lamps
  • Lawn mowers
  • Light fixtures
  • Mattresses
  • Smoke detectors
  • Styrofoam
  • Tires ($5 per tire)
  • Yard waste

Items not accepted

  • 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)


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.

The following fees apply for vehicle loads and individual items:

Item  Fee
Car or minivan with seats $20
SUV or minivan without seats  $25
Small trailer (one axle)  $30
Tandem axle - truck or trailer  $50
Pickup or panel/service van $40
Small box truck (moving style)  $50
Large box truck (moving style)  $75
Appliances containing Freon $75 each
Tires $5 each
Televisions  $35 each

Questions about the program?

Call Municipal Services Operations at 913.477.7880 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.