Recycling Extravaganza

Rid your home of old items at the Recycling Extravaganza. There is no residency requirement to attend this event.

Recycling Extravaganza does not offer document shredding. Documents for shredding will be accepted at the Appliance Recycling + Shredding Event on April 13 and the Electronics Recycling + Shredding Event on June 1.

The following items will be accepted. The links included in the list below will direct you to the community partners who help with reuse and disposal of items at the event.

Disposal + Recycling
  • Medications
  • Electronics and small appliances (less than 10 pounds). $20 per TV. Cash or cards accepted.
  • Tires (up to eight tires per visitor)
Reuse + Donate

All reuse items must be in good or salable condition when donated.

  • Clothing
  • Building materials – Usable project leftovers or remodel removals
  • Toys
  • Furniture – Usable furnishings in good condition
  • Eyeglasses – Prescription, readers, or sunglasses
  • Musical instruments – No pianos, organs, or drums
  • Shoes
  • Fabric (unused): yardage, remnants, precuts, partially completed quilt tops; notions: thread, needles, pins, scissors, cutters, mats, rulers; knitting & crochet: yarn, needles, hooks
  • Bikes
  • Pet Supplies (for cats, dogs, birds, rabbits and guinea pigs) – beds, food and water bowls, harnesses, leashes, collars, brushes, carriers, kennels, surgery cones, playpens, towels, blankets, cat litter, food/treats (can be opened, but must be in original packaging). Items cannot be heavily soiled/strong odors. No used litter boxes.

Friends of Johnson County Library will collect gently used books, cookbooks, textbooks, complete puzzles, CDs and DVDs.

Contact

Gayle Bergman
Sustainability Programs Coordinator
[email protected]
913-895-6164

Address

Black and Veatch
11401 Lamar
Overland Park, KS 66211
Enter at the main entrance off of 115th St.

Hours

April 20, 2024
9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the City’s Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Volunteer for a shift or for the entire event!