Forerunner Recycling

Located in E. Bannister Rd Kansas City, MO, Forerunner Recycling provides electronics recycling services for residents and businesses across Missouri.

Services offered

Donation Program Recycling Refurbishment Resale

What it costs

This is a national program drop-off. National programs typically accept the manufacturer's own brand free of charge, with fees on third-party items or oversized goods (CRT monitors, large appliances). Confirm pricing with the location before drop-off.

Missouri e-waste law

Missouri's Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Equipment Collection and Recovery Act (RSMo 260.1050) (2008) governs how electronics must be disposed of in this state. The law uses an manufacturer plan submission and covers computers, computer peripherals, video display devices.

Fee structure: Free at manufacturer collection sites

Penalty for illegal disposal: Civil penalty up to $1,000 per day per violation

Key requirements: Manufacturers file annual recovery plan. Voluntary in scope but strongly encouraged.

Source: Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

What can be recovered from your e-waste

Material composition varies by device, but the typical recoverable yields look like this:

• Tumble dryer (50000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.1g silver, 3800g copper, 2200g aluminium
• Oven / stove (65000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.05g silver, 2500g copper, 1450g aluminium
• Freezer (50000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.08g silver, 2900g copper, 2900g aluminium

Source: Cucchiella et al. (2015) Recycling of WEEEs; Umicore Precious Metals Recovery datasheets; UNEP Recycling From E-Waste to Resources.

Before you visit

**Preparing your e-waste:** factory-reset phones, tablets, and laptops before drop-off (most facilities will not perform data wiping for you). Bag loose batteries separately. Bring proof of residency if the program is municipality-funded. Check whether the site accepts the specific item you're bringing - acceptance varies widely.

Per the UN Global E-Waste Monitor 2024, the world generated 62 million tonnes of e-waste in 2022 - only 22.3% was formally collected and recycled. Drop-off points like this one are how that number moves.

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Listing reviewed: April 2026 - sourced from eCycling Central's directory of US recycling locations.