City of Mission Waste & Recycling Collection
Some important things to note about trash service in Mission:
- Each household should have two 65 gallon Polykarts--one for trash and one for recyclables. Your trash cart has a black lid, and your recycling cart has a yellow lid (along with a decal showing recyclable materials). These are large green containers with wheels that may be stored in a garage or behind the front building line of your home, and wheeled to the curb on your collection day. The carts are made from 15% recycled plastic to reduce waste!
- If you recently moved to Mission and you're missing one of your carts, please contact City Hall at 913-676-8350 and ask for a replacement. We will then contact Deffenbaugh and you should receive new carts from them on your next collection day.
- Trash is limited to what fits in the carts, and residents must purchase specially designated Deffenbaugh bags for $1.50 for any excess. These bags may be purchased at City Hall, the Sylvester Powell, Jr. Community Center, or from Deffenbaugh directly.
- Recycling is unlimited. Once you have filled your recycling cart, you may place excess in another container labeled with the word “recycling” or the universal recycling symbol.
- Bulky item collection will not be changed. Deffenbaugh will continue to collect large items on the first collection day of the month.
- Place your yard waste in biodegradable paper bags (available at any local hardware store), in a 32 gallon bin, or in a bundle no more than 4 feet long and 18 inches in diameter. Items cannot weigh more than 60 pounds.
- During October, November, and December the yard waste bag limit increases to 12 items per week (any combination of bags, bins, or bundles). For the other 9 months, the limit will be 6 items a week.
- Permits are required for dumpsters if you do not have an active building permit. Dumpster permits may be obtained through Neighborhood Services at City Hall or by call (913) 676-8390. There is no charge for the permit; however, a dumpster may only remain on the property for 15 days, one time per year.
Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about trash and recycling at 913-676-8350.
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