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Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Appliance Recycling + Shredding Event – Overland Park, KS

Indian Woods Middle School 9700 Woodson, Overland Park, KS, United States

Residents of Overland Park, KS can recycle large appliances (refrigerators, ovens, air conditioners, etc.) at no cost at this event. Small appliances and electronics (televisions, computers, etc.) will NOT be accepted. Documents for shredding will also be accepted for a suggested donation of $5 per box.

Linger Over Breakfast Series: Healing the Universe One Plant at a Time

St. Teresa’s Academy 5600 Main St., Kansas City, MO, United States

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Linger Over Breakfast series will feature, Healing the Universe One Plant at a Time...our next steps, on Saturday, April 20 at St. Teresa’s Academy. Its 2024 series theme is, Care for our Common Home. Want to enjoy beautiful butterflies, delicious vegetables, fabulous flowers all in your backyard, and […]

$20

Missouri Organic Earth Day Festival

Missouri Organic Recycling 7700 E 40 Hwy, Kansas City, MO, United States

Join Missouri Organic Recycling for its first-ever Earth Day Festival on April 22. Originally founded on Earth Day 32 years ago, everyone is invited to help celebrate its impact on the community. It will feature local businesses and organizations making a difference in the community, as well as booths and activities sharing information about the […]

Compost Fest + Plant Sale

KC Farm School at Gibbs Road 4223 Gibbs Rd, Kansas City, KS, United States

Join KC Farm School and Missouri Organic for a block party event with a summer plant sale and Compost Fest. Plant Sale KC Farm School will be hosting its biggest plant sale of the year featuring summer vegetable plants including 20+ varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, squash, herbs, annual flower, and native plant starts […]

Composting: Breaking Down the Basics

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center 1401 NW Park Rd, Blue Springs, MO, United States

Composting is the process of transforming organic scraps into nutrient rich garden fertilizer and it can start in your own kitchen. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation to learn about composting basics. The class will discuss the science of decomposition, common household methods and provide tips for getting started as well as preventing unwanted wildlife […]

Electronics Recycling – Parkville

Platte Landing Park 300 Main Street, Parkville, MO, United States

Recycle your broken and unwanted electronics in Parkville on Saturday, June 1 from 9 am - 12 pm. The event is open to the public. Almost anything with a cord or battery (working or not) is collected. Most items are recycled for free, with some exceptions. More information on items accepted and applicable fees is […]

Electronics Recycling + Shredding Event – Overland Park

Indian Woods Middle School 9700 Woodson, Overland Park, KS, United States

The City of Overland Park, KS is hosting an Electronics Recycling and Shredding event for its residents. Recycle your electronics (computers, TVs, phones, rechargeable batteries, stereos, etc.) and small appliances (microwaves, toasters, etc.) at this event. Documents for shredding will also be accepted for a suggested donation of $5 per box. It will be held […]

Un-Dumpster Day

Winnetonka High School 5815 NE 48th St, Kansas City, United States

If it’s time to get rid of extra stuff at home, round up your unwanted — but still usable — household items, electronics and clothing, and donate everything to charities at Un-Dumpster Day. Re.Use.Full, a website that connects your used items with non-profit organizations that can rehome them, is hosting its next Un-Dumpster Day on Saturday, […]

Free

Repair Cafe

Matt Ross Community Center 8101 Marty St, Overland Park, KS, United States

We throw away a lot of stuff, often because it’s cheaper to replace rather than repair them or we just don’t know how to fix it. That’s where Repair Cafés come in! Re.Use.Full is excited to announce a Repair Café in Overland Park Kansas on Saturday, July 20. If you’re someone who enjoys tinkering or […]

Un-Dumpster Day

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO, United States

De-clutter and do good when you donate your gently used clothing, furniture, toys, books and other household items at the next Un-Dumpster Day on Saturday, September 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lot C at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Hosted by Re.Use.Full, this free event benefiting KC-area nonprofits will also feature document-shredding […]

Free

Un-Dumpster Day – KCK

Re.Use.Full is hosting another Un-Dumpster Day in Kansas City, Kansas on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the KCKCC Technical Education Center at 6565 State Avenue. This one-stop donation collection event will accept gently used books, toys, clothing, furniture and other household items as well as electronics and tires for recycling […]

Free

Recycling Extravaganza

Black & Veatch headquarters 11401 Lamar, Overland Park, KS, United States

On Saturday, October 12, take advantage of a one-stop recycling and donation event at the Overland Park Recycling Extravaganza. The recycling collection is open to everyone, including non-residents, and will accept many items that are more difficult to recycle. The event also works with community partners to donate reusable items. It will be held from […]