2026 Large Item Pickup dates

• Week 1 - April 11 - Homes east of Roe and south of 75th Street                                                                         
• Week 2 - April 18 - Homes east of Roe and north of 75th Street
• Week 3 - April 25 - Homes west of Roe and north of 79th Street
• Week 4 - May 2 - Homes west of Roe and south of 79th Street

Items Collected Include

• Appliances
• Railroad ties (4’ or less in length)
• Fencing (Cut into 3' x 4' sections.  Bundle loose pickets for easy collection)
• Furniture
• Carpet (cut into 4' x 4' sections)

Bundle or package loose items.  Put only those items not collected by regular trash service. 

Special Requirements and Restrictions:

• Large pieces of glass must be broken down and placed in boxes.
• Swing sets must be disassembled.
• No items larger than a household-size refrigerator.

 Materials which will NOT be collected include:

• Items weighing more than 150 pounds
• Tree limbs or tree stumps
• Hazardous materials (includes tires, toxic materials, paint, car batteries, fireplace ashes, solvents or oils)
• Excessive quantities of concrete, rubble, or refuse from remodeling, construction or demolition of buildings
• Waste from commercial establishments
• Compressed gas cylinders

Refrigerants

Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, ice makers, etc. will be collected but the refrigerant must be removed. Contact an appliance repair contractor for removal.

Mattresses

In 2024 mattresses in good, reusable condition (that are registered in advance) will be collected on Fridays by Sleepyhead Beds - but only if they are registered in advance. Learn more.

Report Missed Items:

If your home is missed during a large item pick-up please contact Republic at 913-279-6020 during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) The City will verify all requirements and record your name, address, and phone number with a brief description of items missed.

Consider alternatives

All items discarded through the annual pickup are taken to the landfill, regardless of their recycle-ability. RecycleSpot.org is Greater Kansas City’s one-stop spot for recycling information. Mid-America Regional Council manages the website, which provides guidance on recycling as well as disposal of household hazardous waste. Please keep in mind, all items set out for the large item pickup are hauled to the landfill. RecylceSpot.org offers some alternative solutions. 

Monthly Small Bulky Item Pickup and Special Pickups

The annual large item pickup only happens once a year, typically in the spring. 

You are allowed to set out one bulky item each month during the first full week of the month. Monthly bulky items must be smaller items such as rugs, counter top appliances, or small furniture. The item cannot be larger than 2' by 2' and should weigh less than 45 pounds.

If a special pickup is required for large items, contact Republic Services at 913-279-6020. There is an additional fee for this service. If residents leave unsuitable items for pickup, the contractor will notify the resident by a tag system that special pickup is required. The following items are excluded from bulky item pickup: construction materials, batteries, tires, automotive parts and hazardous waste.  Use the Yard Waste and Bulky Item Collection Calendar to identify days when you can set out bulky items.   

For missed pick ups, please contact Republic Services at 913-279-6020.

The City of Prairie Village contracts with Republic Services to provide weekly curbside collection of solid waste, recyclable materials, and yard waste for most residential properties in the City. In some areas, homes associations provide this service (Corinth Downs, Countryside East, Paddock Court, Corinth Place Villas, Village Park, and Town & Country). If you live in one of these neighborhoods, you should contact your homes association to see if any changes have been made to your service.

Solid Waste Management Q & A

Q: When is my pickup day?
A: Solid waste, recyclable, and yard waste collection is made once per week. Use the Pickup Schedule Map to identify the collection day for your home.

Q: When can I set my trash out for collection?
A: Solid waste, recyclables, and yard waste should be set out no later than 7:00 am on your regular pickup day.

Q: Where should I set my trash for collection?
A: Trash carts (blue containers with blue lids) should be placed within one foot of the curb. Please make sure the arrows on your trash cart are pointing toward the street. Please leave three feet of space between your trash cart and your recycling cart. Trash carts should be stored in your garage or behind the front building line of your home. All storage areas must be screened or otherwise located so as to not be in the view of people using public streets or walkways, except when placed in position for pickup.

Q: How much can I put out?
A: Trash is limited to what fits in the trash cart. Please place all trash in bags inside the cart. Any excess trash can be set out in standard trash bags which will require overflow waste stickers at a cost of $2.00 per bag. Items must fit in a standard trash bag. Overflow waste stickers are sold in sheets of 10 at the following hardware stores.  City Hall sells sheets of 5 or 10 stickers.  Price for a sheet of 5 is $10.00 and sheet of 10 is $20.00.

Special Pickup

Q: What do I do if I have large items?
A: You are allowed to set out one bulky item each month during the first full week of the month. Monthly bulky items must be smaller items such as rugs, counter top appliances, or small furniture. The item cannot be larger than 2' by 2' and should weigh less than 45 pounds. If a special pickup is required for large items, contact Republic Services at 913-279-6020. They may require an additional charge for this service. If residents leave unsuitable items for pickup, the contractor will notify the resident by a tag system that special pickup is required. The following items are excluded from bulky item pickup: construction materials, batteries, tires, automotive parts and hazardous waste.  Use the Yard Waste and Bulky Item Collection Calendar to identify days when you can set out bulky items.   

Q: What about paint, motor oil, and other hazardous waste?
A: Hazardous waste may be taken to the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment at 11231 Mastin St, Overland Park, KS. The Johnson County facility is open year-round on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  The hazardous waste site is open on an appointment-only basis. An appointment may be made online here or by calling 913-715-6907

For more information about Johnson County's household Hazardous waste program, visit the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment online.

Problems With Collection

Q: The hauler just missed my house. What should I do?
A: Contact Republic Services at 913-279-6020. Someone will be happy to take your information and follow-up with the hauler to find out why there is a problem. The hauler should be back to collect missed trash, recyclables, or yard waste within 24 hours of your call.

Q: What do I do if the hauler makes a mess in the street?
A: Contact Republic Services. The problem will be reported to the hauler. The hauler must clean up the spill within 24 hours.

Disability Accommodation
If you are disabled, live alone and can't get your trash to the curb for collection, contact City Hall at 913-381-6464 to determine if you qualify for a disability accommodation.

For missed pickups, please contact Republic Services at 913-279-6020.

The City of Prairie Village has contracted with Republic Services 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 (Corinth Downs, Countryside East, Corinth Place Villas, Village Park, Paddock Court and Town and Country).  If you live in one of these neighborhoods, you should contact your homes association regarding your service.

For a list of recycling links, visit RecycleSpot. You can also check out a recycle guide provided by RecycleSpot.

What can I recycle?

• Click here for a printable PDF

How to prepare items for curbside recycling:

• Recycling should be placed loosely inside of the cart. It should not be bagged. 
• Recycling should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. 
• Cut cardboard in 2' x 2' pieces before setting them at the curb for pickup 

Recycling is unlimited. Extra recyclables may be placed in a container labeled with the word "recycling" or the universal symbol for recycling (chasing arrows)

What cannot be recycled?

• Wet newspapers
• Glass - Use the Purple Ripple Glass Bins at Corinth and Prairie Village Shops
• Plastic bags
• Styrofoam

How can I get a recycling cart?
One recycling cart is provided for each home (blue container with light blue lid). You may place your extra recyclables in your old recycling bin, or any other container labeled with the word "recycling" or the universal symbol for recycling (the chasing arrows). If you do not have a recycling cart, contact City Hall at 913-381-6464.

Should my recyclables be placed somewhere special?
Normal collection points for recyclables are within one foot of curb line. All materials to be collected are to be placed in the appropriate containers. Please make sure the arrows on your recycling cart are pointing toward the street.

Computer Recycling

Residents and businesses can call ForeRunner Recycling at (816) 807-5454 or (877) 478-6611.  Forerunner recycling will collect computers within 72 hours.  Collected computers will be broken down to the circuit board level and as many materials as possible are refurbished.  Secure data on recycled computers will be destroyed. For more information on ForeRunner Recycling please go to ForeRunner Recycling Website. 

Cell Phone Recycling

Recycle your old cell phone and help support the Prairie Village Police Department’s Shop with a Cop Program.  All proceeds from the recycled phones will be contributed to this annual event where individual officers take needy and deserving children in our area holiday shopping and pay for their purchases.  Children then will come back to the station for a tour and pizza party.  A cell phone collection box will be in the lobby of the Police Department all year long.  Stop by any time and drop off your phone for recycling.  Keep your cell phone out of a landfill and recycle it for a good cause!  Shop with a Cop is sponsored by the Prairie Village Municipal Foundation.

For missed pick ups, please contact Republic Services at 913-279-6020

The City of Prairie Village contracts with Republic Services to provide weekly curbside collection yard waste for most residential properties in the City. In some areas, homes associations provide this service (Corinth Downs, Countryside East, Paddock Court, Corinth Place Villas, Village Park, and Town & Country). If you live in one of these neighborhoods, you should contact your homes association to see if any changes have been made to your service.

Solid Waste/Yard Waste/Recycling Pickup Schedule: You can use the map to identify the collection day for your home.

Collection requirements

Yard Waste should be placed in a biodegradable paper bag or a 33 gallon or less rigid container. If using a rigid container, please drill drainage holes in the bottom and use a lid whenever possible. Do not put sticks and branches in the rigid containers. Standard bundles of four feet in length, less than 24 inches in circumference, and less than 50 pounds are also allowed. Bundles must be tied together with twine. Individual branches within the bundle cannot be more than 3 inches in diameter. Logs are not accepted.

Residents are allowed 12 yard waste items per week, year round. 

Download the Calendar [PDF].

Any excess yard waste can be set out in approved containers, bags, or bundles but will require an overflow waste sticker at a cost of $2.00 per item.  Overflow waste stickers are sold in sheets of 5 or 10 and are available at these locations:

• Prairie Village City Hall, 7700 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS
• Westlake Hardware, 4049 Somerset, Prairie Village, KS
• Euston Hardware, 6955 Tomahawk Road, Prairie Village, KS

Free Food Compost Drop Off

The City of Prairie Village partners with KC Can Compost for community composting in Harmon Park, Wassmer Park, Taliaferro Park, Franklin Park, and Porter Park. There is no fee for Prairie Village residents to use this program. Visit KC Can Compost to download the app and register to get started.

Food Composting 101

Curbside Compost Services

Curbside food compost collection is not a city-provided service. If a resident or homes association would like to arrange for private service, that is a service offered by Compost Collective KC. Visit CompostCollectiveKC.com.

Drop-off Glass Recycling 

Ripple Glass has a purple glass recycling drop off bin in Corinth Square along 83rd Street. To find the closest glass recycling drop off location near you, visit rippleglass.com/where-to-recycle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I have to separate glass by color?
A: No, you don't.

Q: Do I need to take the labels off?
A: Nope, but please remove the lids.

Q: Do I have to rinse the containers?
A: Well, that would be nice but it's not essential.

For more information on Ripple Glass visit www.rippleglass.com.

Curbside Glass Collection

Curbside glass collection is not a city-provided service. If a resident or homes association would like to arrange for private service, there are two licensed providers within the City:

Crush Glass
www.crushglasskc.com
816-490-7537

Food Cycle KC
www.FoodCycleKC.com
(913) 353-5822‬