Trash + Recycling

Trash + Recycling

Residential trash removal and recycling services are provided by private companies in Overland Park. Residents and homes associations must arrange these services with one of the city’s permitted trash haulers.

Overland Park operates a drop-off recycling center where residents can leave a variety of recyclable items.

Learn more in this section about the requirements for trash haulers and environmental services the city provides.

Solid Waste Study

Overland Park is conducting a comprehensive solid waste study to evaluate residential and multi-family waste management practices. The study will compare our current systems and ordinances with alternative models and recommend ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs for residents and support environmental sustainability.

Solid Waste Study

Trash truck driving down city street.

Trash Haulers

Residential trash removal, recycling and composting services are provided by private trash hauling companies in Overland Park.

Rows of tall green trash containers at a recycling center.

Recycling

The City of Overland Park operates a drop-off recycling center where residents can leave a variety of recyclable items.

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Bulky Item Pickup

Trash haulers are required to provide a minimum of one bulky item pickup service each year.

Close-up of various containers of hazardous household products, including oils and stain removers.

Household Hazardous Waste

There are many options in Overland Park and Johnson County to dispose of waste that can’t go in the trash.

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Multifamily Glass Recycling Program

Property managers may apply to offer glass recycling as an amenity for multifamily facilities.

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