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IndeCleanup Curbside Bulky Item Pickup

Independence, MO bulk trash pickup

City of Independence

Who
Single-family homes and apartments with six or fewer units.
How
Cleanup events. The city offers a one-time free curbside bulky pickup during its IndeCleanup week, which ran Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 in 2026. Registration for the 2026 pickup closed and the city has not posted a date for a future one. Reserve a slot with the online Bulky Pickup form or by phone before the registration deadline.

Request a pickup ↗ · Call 816-325-7602

Cost
Free for the one-time event pickup. The city's Drop-off Depot charges fees outside its free day.
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Mattress

Accepted

Appliance

Accepted

Large appliances like stoves, washers and dryers are accepted if emptied and clean. Items with refrigerant go to the Drop-off Depot.

Fridge or freezer

Not accepted

Electronics

Limited

Televisions are prohibited. Small appliances such as microwaves are accepted.

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Not accepted

Brush and branches

Not accepted

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Each appointment is limited to 5 bulky items, and you must list every item when you register. Items not listed are not collected.

Set-out rules

Place items within 3 feet of the curb, no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before and no later than 7 a.m. on collection day, at least 4 feet from carts. Roll carpet up; it must be over 4 feet long or 40 lbs.

Not accepted

  • Items with refrigerant
  • Tires
  • Brush and lumber
  • Dirt and tree stumps
  • Lawn mowers and gas-powered equipment
  • Yard debris
  • Commercial or business waste
  • Demolition and construction waste
  • Household hazardous waste
  • Abandoned vehicles
  • Televisions

Other options

The city does not provide residential trash service, so residents use one of seven licensed private haulers (list on the city's trash and cleanup page). The city's Drop-off Depot at 875 S. Vista Avenue takes items with refrigerant, tires, brush and lumber for a fee outside its free day.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Independence?

Single-family homes and apartments with six or fewer units.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Independence?

The city offers a one-time free curbside bulky pickup during its IndeCleanup week, which ran Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 in 2026. Registration for the 2026 pickup closed and the city has not posted a date for a future one. Reserve a slot with the online Bulky Pickup form or by phone before the registration deadline.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Independence?

Free for the one-time event pickup. The city's Drop-off Depot charges fees outside its free day.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Independence?

Each appointment is limited to 5 bulky items, and you must list every item when you register. Items not listed are not collected.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Independence?

Items with refrigerant, Tires, Brush and lumber, Dirt and tree stumps, Lawn mowers and gas-powered equipment, Yard debris, Commercial or business waste, Demolition and construction waste, Household hazardous waste, Abandoned vehicles, Televisions.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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