Recycling Extravaganza

Recycling Extravaganza

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

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. In the event our partners are unable to attend, another organization may collect items in their place. Find a list of accepted items below!

Don’t want to wait for this event? Check for other City events, or use RecycleSpot to find another option.

Contact

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

Date + Time

Saturday, April 11
9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Address

Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66210

Disposal + Recycling

  • Medications – To preserve space at the event, we encourage pills to be transferred to ziploc bags. Check with your local animal rescue to see if they accept donations of clean, empty bottles.
  • Tires (up to eight tires per visitor)
  • Shredding – KCREGAP, a greyhound dog rescue organization, will assist in unloading boxes in exchange for a suggested $5 donation per box.
  • Styrofoam – Clean, #6 styrofoam only. No food or drink containers. No packing peanuts or film.
  • Electronics – Most items powered with a cord or a battery, including computers, TV, printers, etc. and small appliances (Mini fridge or smaller). $20 per TV. Cash or cards accepted.

Reuse + Donate

All 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, eclipse glasses or sunglasses
  • Hearing Aids – Hearing aids, hearing aid supplies, batteries and anything related to hearing health (all brands and any ages of devices welcome)
  • Musical instruments – No pianos, organs, or drums
  • Creative supplies – Supplies for arts and crafts, school, office, parties and holidays
  • 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) – 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.