In Kansas City, many neighborhoods host their own tree collections in the beginning of January so please check locally for drop-off sites.

From kcmo.gov : ”City leaf and brush sites are open until Jan. 18.  KCMO residents may dispose of natural Christmas trees for free on Saturdays until then. During the weekdays, Christmas trees may be disposed of for a $5.00 fee.  Trees must be free of all ornaments and decorations. Drop off is free to residents on Saturdays with identification.”

Tree Drop-Off Site Locations

1. 11660 N. Main Street
2. 1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway
3. 10301 Raytown Road 

From kcmo.gov : “Have some of your holiday lights lost their twinkle? Don’t toss them in the trash – they can be also be recycled (not in your curbside bin). Here’s where you can take your broken lights.”

Holiday Lights Recycling Locations

1. MRC Recycling — Holiday lights are accepted all year. (2000 E. 19th St., Kansas City, MO 64127; M – F: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
2. Southeast Enterprises—Holiday lights are accepted all year. (6701 Booth Ave. [67th St between Blue Ridge Cutoff and James A. Reed Rd, just off of MO 350 Hwy.]; Kansas City, MO 64133; M – F: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
3. KCMO Recycling Center at Pleasant Valley Park—Holiday lights accepted all year. (6401 N.E. Pleasant Valley Rd. [East of N. Brighton]; W – Sat.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
4. KCMO Recycling Center at Red Bridge Road—Holiday lights accepted all year. (5200 E. Red Bridge Road [Intersection of U.S.71/I-49 and Red Bridge Road – Next to the KCATA Park and Ride]; W – Sat.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
5. KCMO Recycling Center at the Environmental Campus—Holiday lights accepted all year. (4707 Deramus, Kansas City, MO 64120; W – Sat.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)