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Central to our mission is our commitment to equip and mobilize the community.  Our goal is to facilitate the journey from hand-outs (emergency relief) in crisis, to hand-ups (individual betterment) for those ready to rise above their circumstances, to hand-offs (community development) to indigenous leaders of a transformed community.

Mattress Recycling Initiative

At the Business Training Center, Avenue of Life is using recycling to create jobs for individuals with barriers to employment.  Our first initiative is Mattress Recycling.  Employees and interns deconstruct recycled mattresses, diverting waste from the landfills, and then sell the commodities to be used in the manufacturing of new products!
Avenue of Life began partnering with the MARC Solid Waste Management District  in 2013 to assist the city of Kansas City in recycling used diverted mattresses and box springs, which were beginning to be a problem for the landfills.  Since launching our mattress recycling initiative, we have continued to connect with community leaders and organizations in the Kansas City region and learn about further areas we can assist our cities, regions, and states in meeting recycling goals.  Learn about a couple of our partners below!

As of 3/24/20, in accordance with the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home order, The Business Training Center is temporarily closed. As such, Mattress Recycling pickups or deliveries are put on hold until the Business TRaining Center can safely reopen. We appreciate your support and partnership and look forward to opening our doors again as soon as possible.

Partners Include:

  • The MARC Solid Waste Management District
  • The Missouri Department of Natural Resources
  • City of Kansas City, Missouri
  • Kansas City, Missouri City Council
  • City of Lee's Summit, Missouri
  • City of Riverside, Missouri
  • City of Excelsior Springs, Missouri
  • City of Kearney, Missouri
  • Town and Country Disposal
  • Republic Services
  • EIERA

MARC Solid Waste Management Partnership

Avenue of Life is a collaborative partner with  the MARC Solid Waste Management District, which serves as a regional solid waste planning agency for local governments in Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray Counties in Missouri.  
Click here to learn more.
Nearly 80% of your trash is recyclable! Recycle Spot can help you find local facilities that accept all of your assorted recyclables. Visit recyclespot.org to begin recycling your waste!
Call Kim Bryan at (816) 787-6101 with any questions!