Extra trash bags cost more
As of yesterday, the cost of extra weekly trash bags has gone up from $2 to $2.50. The city made the change last spring as part of its budget, saying the rate change will help to offset the cost of excess trash collection, which actually costs ...
Big recycling event June 7 scheduled for Mohart Center
Get rid of lots of different types of items – from old paint, antifreeze, and tires to documents, leaves and brush and household wastes–at an event on Saturday, June 7. This drop off event at the Robert J. Mohart Center, 3200 Wayne, brings ...
How to recycle Christmas trees
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Did you know that natural Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands can be recycled?
The Mid America Regional Council is reminding everyone that numerous locations will accept these items ...
Schedule for city services, free trash period, holiday tree disposal
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The city has announced its holiday hours and also sent some reminders about holiday trash schedules, free trash pickup and disposal of Christmas trees.
In observance of the Christmas Day and New Year’s ...
Hazardous waste drop off this weekend
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Midtown residents can safely and sustainably recycle household hazardous waste on Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to noon at ...
Hazardous waste drop off on Saturday
Get rid of all the accumulated nasty stuff you can’t send to the landfill.
The city is sponsoring an A.B.O.P.T. event on Saturday. That refers to antifreeze, batteries, oil, paint and tires– all things you can drop off.
The event takes place ...
Free-for-All June 8 – swap used items with your neighbors
The West Plaza neighborhood is inviting surrounding neighborhood residents to participate in its fourth annual Free-for-All event.
It’s simple. Drop off things you have around the house and don’t need anymore on June 7.
Come back on June ...
Chance to recycle old electronics
Are old computers and other electronics piling up around your house?
The Second Presbyterian Church is having an e-cycling event this Saturday.
You can take desktop and laptop computers, old monitors (for a $10 fee), VCRs, and other equipment, ...
We’re recycling more…and interested in expanding
A survey on recycling shows more people are doing it (purple for 2005, yellow for 2008, and blue for 2012).
Good job, Kansas City.
A new study from the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) shows almost 70 percent of you are recycling more than ...
Ripple glass bin at 51st and Main removed
Ripple Glass says it had to remove its popular bin at 51st and Main yesterday.
Because of a construction project, the bin needs to be relocated. However, Ripple says it hasn’t been able to find a new partner to host the bin.
The closest ...
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