Kansas City Dump Fees & Landfill Guide for Junk Removal Operators

The Kansas City metro is fully privatized for commercial waste disposal — no public or county-operated landfills exist on the Missouri side. The two active landfills are Republic Services' Courtney Ridge Landfill in Sugar Creek, MO, and WM's Johnson County Landfill in Shawnee, KS. Neither publishes tipping fees. Per the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) and Burns & McDonnell Regional Landfill Capacity Study (2024), the Johnson County Landfill could reach capacity between 2037⁠–⁠2043, with Kansas-side landfills holding 72% of remaining regional capacity. This capacity squeeze is expected to push tipping fees higher in coming years.

• Establish commercial accounts at both Courtney Ridge and Johnson County Landfill — walk-up gate rates are significantly higher than negotiated contract rates
• Transfer stations (Mark II and GFL) save drive time versus hauling to edge-of-metro landfills but may charge a premium per ton
• The Johnson County Landfill has Saturday hours (7 AM–1 PM) — the only landfill with weekend access in the metro

Pink Hill Acres in Blue Springs, MO, is the KC metro's dedicated C&D landfill (MODNR Permit #209507). C&D landfill rates are generally lower per ton than sanitary landfill MSW rates, making material separation a significant cost-saving strategy. Pink Hill accepts concrete, rock, brick, asphalt, wood, lumber, shingles, drywall, carpet, ceiling tiles, glass, plumbing fixtures, insulation, and soil — but explicitly bans household trash, mattresses, furniture, tires, yard waste, and appliances. Accessible off I-70 at Exit 20. Set up a pre-approved commercial charge account with Jason Hilliard at jhilliard@pinkhillacres.com for repeat visits.

Appliances with refrigerant (refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, dehumidifiers) must have refrigerant removed before acceptance at Courtney Ridge — units with CFC still present are rejected. Johnson County Landfill accepts Freon appliances but charges an additional fee. Tires are NOT accepted at Courtney Ridge; check Johnson County or tire-specific recyclers. Mattresses are accepted at both MSW landfills at standard weight-based rates. Yard waste is banned from Kansas landfills entirely — operators working the KS side (Overland Park, Lenexa, Olathe) must divert green waste before hauling to Johnson County Landfill.

Kansas bans yard waste from landfill disposal, so operators hauling to the Johnson County Landfill in Shawnee must separate all green waste (leaves, brush, tree trimmings, grass clippings) before arriving. On the Missouri side, Courtney Ridge Landfill does accept yard waste including leaves, brush, tree trimmings, grass clippings, and natural holiday trees. For jobs with significant green waste, route to Courtney Ridge on the MO side or to dedicated compost/yard waste processors. Lee's Summit Resource Recovery Park (2101 SE Hamblen Rd, Lee's Summit; (816) 287-2221) accepts recyclable wood and organic materials.

This is the primary MSW landfill for the Missouri side of KC. Arrive early — lines are shorter before 7 AM. Payment is credit/debit card ONLY — no cash or checks accepted. Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, dehumidifiers) must have refrigerant removed and documented before acceptance — units with CFC still present are rejected at the scale. Tires are NOT accepted at this facility. Establish a Republic Services commercial charge account for potentially better rates and streamlined billing. Regional upward pressure on tipping fees is expected as Johnson County Landfill approaches capacity (2037⁠–⁠2043 estimate per MARC study).

Materials accepted: MSW (household and commercial), Appliances (Freon removed), Mattresses/box springs, Yard waste (leaves, brush, grass, trees), C&D debris (subject to load review)

Documentation needed: Commercial charge account recommended — call (816) 257-7999; Credit/debit card required (no cash or checks); Freon appliances must have refrigerant removal documented

Surcharges: Tires: NOT accepted; Freon appliances without removal documentation: REJECTED

Largest remaining landfill in the KC metro by capacity — approximately 478 acres permitted for disposal. Conveniently located at I-435 and Holliday Drive, this is the go-to facility for operators working the Kansas side (Overland Park, Lenexa, Olathe, Shawnee). Saturday hours (7 AM–1 PM) provide a valuable weekend disposal option that Courtney Ridge may not offer. CRITICAL: yard waste is NOT accepted — Kansas bans yard waste from landfill disposal. Separate all green waste before hauling. Freon-containing appliances ARE accepted but incur an additional fee (unlike Courtney Ridge which rejects them entirely). Contact via email at contactjcl@wm.com or through WM commercial services to establish an account.

Family-owned and women-owned business (Monheiser Land Holdings), WM-affiliated. Centrally located along the US-40 corridor in east KC — saves significant drive time versus hauling to Courtney Ridge in Sugar Creek or Johnson County Landfill in Shawnee, which are at opposite edges of the metro. Accepts BOTH MSW and C&D debris, making it ideal for mixed loads from junk removal jobs. For central KC jobs, driving to/from edge-of-metro landfills wastes 30⁠–⁠60 minutes per trip. Even if per-ton fees are slightly higher here, the time savings can allow an extra job per day. Saturday hours (8 AM–noon) add weekend capacity. Ask about setting up an account for regular commercial hauling with online payment.

The KC metro's primary dedicated C&D landfill (MODNR Permit #209507). For renovation and demolition debris loads, routing C&D here instead of to Courtney Ridge (MSW landfill) will likely save significant money — C&D landfill rates are generally lower per ton than MSW sanitary landfill rates. Separate construction debris (wood, drywall, concrete, shingles, carpet) from household junk before loading. Accepts cash, credit (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex), or pre-approved commercial charge accounts. Does NOT accept household trash, furniture, mattresses, appliances, tires, yard waste, asbestos, lead-based paint, or food waste. Summer Saturday hours (7 AM–noon) available April through October; closed Saturdays in winter.

Materials accepted: Concrete/rock/gravel/brick/cinder blocks, Asphalt/grindings/shingles, Wood/lumber, Metals/glass/plastics/vinyl, Carpet/pad/ceiling tiles/drywall, Cardboard/paper/doors/windows, Soil/sand/gravel, Tree trunks (12 in max)/limbs/stumps, Non-asbestos insulation

Documentation needed: Pre-approved commercial charge account recommended — email jhilliard@pinkhillacres.com; Cash, credit (Visa/MC/Discover/Amex) accepted

Surcharges: Household trash in C&D load: REJECTED; Mattresses/furniture/appliances: NOT accepted; Asbestos/lead paint: NOT accepted