Labor Day Holiday to Delay Trash and Recycling Collection

Published on August 27, 2025

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In observance of Labor Day, Waste Management (WM) will not collect residential trash or recycling in Kansas City, Kansas, on Monday, September 1.

Residential trash & recycling collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week:

  • Monday Collections - will occur on Tuesday, September 2
  • Tuesday Collections - will occur on Wednesday, September 3
  • Wednesday Collections - will occur on Thursday, September 4
  • Thursday Collections - will occur on Friday, September 5
  • Friday Collections - will occur on Saturday, September 6

Labor Day 2025 KCK trash & recycling delayed 1 day, no pickup Monday Sept. 1

Residents are reminded to have all trash and recycling at the curb by 6:00 AM on their adjusted collection day. The Unified Government has transitioned residential trash and recycling customer service responsibilities to WM. Residents should report all trash and recycling issues directly to WM using one of these options:

  • Visit WM.com – Register for 24-hour account access. Use your Customer ID follow the step-by-step instructions on how to create an account.
  • Download the My WM Mobile App. It is available on Android and iOS and provides on-the-go account access. Use the Customer ID provided by WM to set up the app.
  • Call WM – Speak with a representative by calling 1-800-796-9696.

Don't have your Customer ID? That's okay! Call WM at 1-800-796-9696 to get it. For more information about Solid Waste Management, see frequently asked questions, and to view helpful tips, visit wycokck.org/Waste.

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Trash & Recycling Tips

Has your trash or recycling pick-up been late? Is it your regular trash day and the cans are still full at the street? Before you report your items as missed, keep the following in mind:

  • Put your trash and recycling out by 6 AM.
  • If your trash was not picked up - don't take it back in! Leave your missed items at the curb or street edge until they’re collected. Bringing your missed trash or recycling back into your garage or placing it on the side of your house can result in it being missed again.
  • Sometimes recovering your missed items can take a day or two. Put your trash and recycling in sealed containers to keep it from spilling out and blowing all over your neighborhood. If your items still haven't been recovered after a day or two, report it again!
  • Sometimes trash and recycling are missed because crews are working hard to pick up bulky items. Bulky item collection slows everything down, so avoid putting bulky items out whenever possible. The faster drivers can collect trash and recycling at your neighbor’s house, the faster they can get to yours!
  • Please be patient while WM works to correct the issue.

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