Still trying to figure out what to do with those old cabinets, computer monitor, toys, books, recliner and everything else cluttering up your garage? Chances are, you can recycle it Saturday, Sept. 7 at Overland Park’s 2019 Fall Recycling Extravaganza. The event is held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Black & Veatch, 11401 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66210.
Accepted Items for Recycling
Most items will be accepted free of charge. There is a small fee for select items.
Small appliances
Bicycles
Books
Building materials that can be reused
- Cabinetry
- Fixtures
- Fully-functional appliances (no dishwashers will be accepted)
Clothing
Confidential documents for shredding (Suggested $5 donation, paper clips, staples, spiral binders will be accepted)
Electronics:
- Computer terminals, laptops, radios, stereos, printers, keyboards, CD players, printers, cell phones, electronic parts, etc.
- CRT monitors ($20 each)
- CRT TVs 26″ and smaller ($30 each)
- Rear projection TVs, console TVs and CRT TVs 27″ and larger ($50 each)
Eyeglasses: prescription, readers and sunglasses
Fluorescent tube lights (10 tubes per vehicle maximum. No compact fluorescent bulbs will be accepted.)
Furniture
Garden tools
Housewares
Mattresses and box springs ($10 each)
Medical equipment:
- CPAP machines
- Crutches
- Hospital beds
- Lifts
- Scooters
- Shower chairs
- Walkers
- Wheelchairs
Small musical instruments (no pianos, organs, keyboards or drum sets will be accepted.)
Pet supplies:
- Crates
- Collars
- Leashes
- Beds
- Unopened dog and cat food
- Cat litter
Prescription medication
Gently-used shoes
Tools
Toys
