Jackson County, MO Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Container size
- 20-35 gallons nominal capacity
- Weight cap
- 65 lbs. container plus contents
- Lid requirement
- flytight, kept properly covered
- Max penalty
- $1,000 fine or 1 year jail
- Applies to
- unincorporated county only
Summary
Unincorporated Jackson County requires garbage stored in 20-35 gallon leakproof containers with flytight lids, kept in clean, sanitary repair.
3023. Residential Solid Waste Storage. Residential solid waste shall be stored in containers or disposable bags of not more than thirty-five (35) gallons nor less than twenty (20) gallons in nominal capacity.
Full Breakdown
The county's Solid Waste Management Ordinance sets container specs for the unincorporated area: residential garbage goes in containers or bags between 20 and 35 gallons nominal capacity, containers must be leakproof, waterproof, fitted with a flytight lid, and no container plus contents may exceed 65 pounds. Every occupant must provide sufficient containers and keep them and the surrounding area clean, neat and sanitary. This chapter does not reach Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, Raytown or Grandview, which enforce their own municipal trash codes.
Violations & Fines
Violating any provision of the chapter is fined up to $1,000, up to one year in the county jail, or both, with each day of violation a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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