Kansas City Dump Fees: What It Costs and Where to Go

Expect to pay roughly about $71 for a one-ton load of construction debris at a local drop-off, about $20 per cubic yard for hand-unloaded trash, and $75 to $95 for a trailer of brush, depending on the site and how full the trailer is. Dump fees aren't included in any trailer rental, so plan for them when you price your job.

Prices below were checked on November 3, 2026. Some sites don't publish their rates, and fees change, so call before you load.

Typical dump fees in Kansas City

For comparison, the national average landfill fee was $62.28 per ton in 2024, according to a summary of the Environmental Research & Education Foundation's report.

What a load might cost

Using the Lee's Summit construction debris rate, and assuming each fee above applies:

• 1 ton: about $71
• 3 tons: about $194
• 5 tons: about $316

The weight is what drives the bill. Shingles, dirt and concrete add up quickly. Light brush and household junk usually fill the trailer before they get heavy.

Where to dump in the Kansas City area

Lee's Summit Resource Recovery Park

Takes: Construction debris, household junk, concrete, yard waste, tires, mattresses and appliances.
Address: 2011 SE Hamblen Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64082
Phone: (816) 287-2221
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Johnson County Landfill (WM)

Takes: Non-hazardous trash, construction debris, yard waste, tires and soil.
Address: 17955 Holliday Dr, Shawnee, KS 66217
Phone: (913) 631-3300
Hours: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Fees: Not published. Call for the current rate and to confirm public drop-off.
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Courtney Ridge Landfill (Republic Services)

Takes: Trash. Sugar Creek says appliances and tires are not accepted at Missouri landfills. Call for other materials.
Address: 2001 Hwy 291, Sugar Creek, MO 64058
Phone: (816) 257-7999
Hours: Sugar Creek lists Mon–Fri, with dump vehicles from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. and hand unloading until 3:30 p.m.
Fees: Not published. Call to confirm rates and public access. Sugar Creek lists debit or credit card only, no cash or checks.
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WM Mark II Transfer Station

Takes: Construction debris and trash. No hazardous waste.
Address: 6709 E US Hwy 40, Kansas City, MO 64129
Phone: Not listed. Use the contact options on WM's page.
Hours: Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–noon
Fees: Not published. Confirm public drop-off before you go.
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GFL Kansas City Transfer Station

Takes: Call to confirm accepted materials.
Address: 7801 E Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64126
Phone: (816) 920-6697
Hours: Listed as Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat 6:30 a.m.–noon
Fees: Not published. Confirm public drop-off before you go.
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KC Composting (yard waste only)

Takes: Brush, leaves, yard waste and untreated pallets. No trash, dirt, railroad ties or treated wood.
Address: 2008 E 171st St, Belton, MO 64012, with a second site at 2101 SE Hamblen Rd, Lee's Summit
Phone: (816) 761-3046
Hours: Belton: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Lee's Summit: Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Fees: 3% added for credit cards.
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Metropolitan Concrete Recycle (concrete, asphalt, rock, dirt)

Takes: Concrete, asphalt, rock and dirt. Remove wood, plastic and trash.
Address: 401 Atlantic St, Kansas City, MO 64116, with other sites including 11202 Route 150 W, Kansas City, and 17500 US-40 W, Independence
Phone: (816) 551-5001
Hours: Call for hours.
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Don't put hazardous waste in the trailer

Paint, chemicals and other household hazardous waste need a separate drop-off. Kansas City, Missouri residents can use the free KC Water facility at 4707 Deramus Ave, (816) 513-8400, with proof of residency. Hours are Thu–Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Before you head to the dump

• Call first. Ask about public access, accepted materials, current fees and closing time.
• Tarp your load. Lee's Summit charges $25 for an unsecured load. Our dump trailer has a built-in tarp system.
• Keep materials separate. Clean concrete and yard waste often cost less than mixed debris.
• Get there early. Many sites close by mid-afternoon on Saturday and are closed Sunday.

Need a trailer for the job? The 14' dump trailer rents from $130 a day.