Recycling Information

The City of Prairie Village has contracted with Deffenbaugh Disposal Service to provide weekly curbside collection of recyclable materials, as well as solid waste and yard waste, for most residential properties in the City. In some areas, homes associations provide this service.

For a list of recycling links, visit the the RecycleSpot.

Solid Waste/Recycling Pickup Schedule

You can use the map to identify the collection day for your home.

Curbside Recycling

What can I recycle?

Residents may recycle:
• #1 and #2 plastic containers (must be emptied, rinsed, and have caps removed.)
• Newspaper, office paper, magazines, and junk mail
• Aluminum/steel cans (food & beverage cans only; washed and dried, whole or crushed)
• Corrugated cardboard, chipboard, and carrier stock

How to prepare items for curbside recycling:
• Place aluminum cans, steel cans, and plastic containers directly into the recycling bin. Remember to rinse out cans and containers before placing them in the bin.

• Newspapers, magazines, telephone books, catalogs, junk mail, and other "slick stock" papers may be placed directly into the recycling bin or into paper grocery sacks. If you choose this method, please separate newspapers from other types of paper. Papers or any other recyclables placed in plastic bags WILL NOT be collected.

• Chipboard (cereal boxes) cardboard, and carrier stock paper should be flattened and placed directly into the recycling bin or into paper grocery sacks. All plastic liner bags found in cereal boxes and other chipboard type boxes should be removed and thrown away in the regular trash.

• Corrugated cartons should be flattened into pieces approximately 2' x 2' and placed under the recycling bin. If you have a large amount of corrugated cardboard, please bundle it to keep it from blowing away.

What cannot be recycled?

• Wet newspapers
• Glass
• Plastic bags
• Pizza boxes

How can I get a recycling bin?

One recycling bin is provided for each home. Additional recycling bins may be purchased from the hauler or at local hardware stores. If your bin is lost or stolen, replacement bins are available at the Municipal Offices.

Should my recyclables be placed somewhere special?

Normal collection points for recyclables are within 10 feet of curbline. All materials to be collected are to be placed in or near the appropriate containers.

Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous waste, such as paint, motor oil, car batteries, pool chemicals, etc. may be taken to the Johnson County Environmental Department's Hazardous Materials Collection Facility in Mission.

You must schedule an appointment to drop off household hazardous waste. To schedule an appointment, call 913-715-6900.

For more information about Johnson County's household Hazardous waste program, visit the Johnson County Environmental Department online.

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