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Published 11/11/25 2:57PM
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Recycling Center Volunteer

Bridging The Gap
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Kansas City, MO
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    November 12, 2025, 9:00 AM GMT-6
    End Date:
    June 13, 2026, 5:00 PM GMT-5
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    This can be a one time only, or a scheduled volunteer shift on a weekly, monthly, etc. basis.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Climate Change, Community Development
    Good For:
    Teens
    Age Requirement:
    11+

    Description

    Recycling Center Volunteer

    Make a difference in the world! Volunteer at one of Bridging The Gap's three recycling drop off centers in Kansas City, MO. Greet patrons and help them unload their recycling items, direct them to the appropriate recycling bins, help sort misplaced items into the correct bins, break down boxes to fit into cardboard bin and thank the patrons for recycling.

    There are three Recycling centers Red Bridge (South), Pleasant Valley (North), and Deramus (North). They are open Wednesday-Saturday from 9am-5pm, except on holidays or extreme weather days. There is an AM shift from 9am-1pm and PM shift from 1pm-5pm each day. Please visit our volunteer calendar to sign up for your volunteer day!

    Bridging The Gap Volunteer Calendar

    Location

    On-site

    Bridging The Gap Recycling Drop Off Centers

    Kansas City, MO, USA
    Directions

    Visit a KCMO Community Recycling Drop-Off Center — Managed by Bridging The Gap

    We take all materials accepted curbside in Kansas City, Missouri, plus additional ones!

    Locations:

    1. Pleasant Valley Park (North) – Pleasant Valley Park, 5601 NE Pleasant Valley Rd., KCMO
    2. Deramus – 4707 Deramus Ave. KCMO
    3. Red Bridge (South) – 5200 E. Red Bridge Rd., KCMO

    Details:

    Wednesday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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