Storm resources: Where to take storm damage, yard waste and keep track of power outages across Kansas City
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A powerful storm system left tens of thousands of Kansas Citians without power and storm damage across much of the metro area. With the storms out of the way, it’s now time to clean up. Below are some resources to help on storm cleanup. We’ll be adding more throughout the night:Wyandotte County’s Recycling and Yard Waste Center will open on Sunday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. That’s on top of its regularly scheduled hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday. It’s located at 3214 Park Drive in KCK. The center is open only to KCK residents, who will need to show proof of residency.The Johnson County landfill will also accept landscape waste from Wyandotte County residents, free of charge.Lawrence city crews will clean up trees and tree limbs from “main roadways.” Crews will also collect yard waste, tree limbs and storm debris on the normal days of trash collection. They must be bundled up, not exceed five feet in length and 18 inches in diameter and not weigh more than 65 pounds.Overland Park residents who have limbs from trees can report it to the city by using OPCares. The City of Tonganoxie is encouraging residents to bring storm debris at the vacant lot east of the fire station located on 4th Street. Drop offs will be allowed through Sunday, July 23rd. The City of Merriam, Kansas said the city will have free tree limb curbside pick-up next week. They’ll announce an exact date soon. The City of Prairie Village, Kansas said it will coordinate limb pickup for residents. Limbs and yard waste will need to be bundled. The date and more details will be available soon.The City of Gladstone said its Public Works facility at 4000 NE 76th Street will be open on Saturday from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. It will be open for Gladstone residents only. Proof of residency is required. The City of Mission said it will offer free curbside pick-up of tree limbs next week. Power restoration will take at least one additional day this weekend, possibly more. Keep track of outages here: EvergyBPUIndependence Power and Light
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
A powerful storm system left tens of thousands of Kansas Citians without power and storm damage across much of the metro area.
With the storms out of the way, it’s now time to clean up.
Below are some resources to help on storm cleanup. We’ll be adding more throughout the night:
- Wyandotte County’s Recycling and Yard Waste Center will open on Sunday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. That’s on top of its regularly scheduled hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday. It’s located at 3214 Park Drive in KCK. The center is open only to KCK residents, who will need to show proof of residency.
- The Johnson County landfill will also accept landscape waste from Wyandotte County residents, free of charge.
- Lawrence city crews will clean up trees and tree limbs from “main roadways.” Crews will also collect yard waste, tree limbs and storm debris on the normal days of trash collection. They must be bundled up, not exceed five feet in length and 18 inches in diameter and not weigh more than 65 pounds.
- Overland Park residents who have limbs from trees can report it to the city by using OPCares.
- The City of Tonganoxie is encouraging residents to bring storm debris at the vacant lot east of the fire station located on 4th Street. Drop offs will be allowed through Sunday, July 23rd.
- The City of Merriam, Kansas said the city will have free tree limb curbside pick-up next week. They’ll announce an exact date soon.
- The City of Prairie Village, Kansas said it will coordinate limb pickup for residents. Limbs and yard waste will need to be bundled. The date and more details will be available soon.
- The City of Gladstone said its Public Works facility at 4000 NE 76th Street will be open on Saturday from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. It will be open for Gladstone residents only. Proof of residency is required.
- The City of Mission said it will offer free curbside pick-up of tree limbs next week.
Power restoration will take at least one additional day this weekend, possibly more. Keep track of outages here:
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