News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 2007
CONTACT: Nadja Karpilow, Environmental Planner or Matt Riggs, Outreach Coordinator, at 816/474-4240
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program announces 2007 schedule
Two communities join popular program
The MARC Solid Waste Management District has announced the 2007 Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. This year residents of 34 communities on the Missouri side of the region have access to 13 mobile events for the collection of residential household hazardous waste (HHW).
Common household hazardous products include paint, paint strippers, varnishes, adhesives and glues, hobby supplies, batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, lawn & garden chemicals and pesticides. The program accepts household waste only; no business waste is accepted. Mobile events are well attended, providing convenient access for the proper disposal of HHW. All mobile events are open to residents of any participating community.
Although popular, mobile event dates and times may be inconvenient. So in addition to the mobile events, two permanent collection centers are located in Kansas City and Lee’s Summit. Drop-off services are available at no charge to residents of participating communities. Others will be charged a disposal fee of $75 at the mobile events and $50 at the facilities.
To make an appointment at the Kansas City facility call 816-784-2080. This center is open year round and located just south of the Chouteau Bridge. To drop off HHW at the Lee’s Summit facility call 816-969-1805. It is open one Saturday and one Wednesday each month, April through November.
The cities of Henrietta and Wood Heights, both in Ray County, have joined the program this year. Four communities opted out of the program. They are Greenwood, Lake Lotawana, Orrick and Richmond.
Because of their hazardous qualities, HHW cannot be thrown out with the regular trash. The Regional HHW Collection Program offers a safe way to properly dispose of unwanted hazardous wastes. Proper management improves water quality, protects public health and safety, and reduces illegal dumping.
Following is a list of event dates and times. Residents of any participating community may attend any of the
mobile events. For specific locations call the respective city hall, the MARC Solid Waste Management
District at (816) 701-8226, or visit the Web site.
April 7 Independence HHW 9-1
April 21 Blue Springs HHW 8-12
May 5 Platte City HHW 8-11
May 19 Excelsior Springs HHW 8-12
June 2 Grain Valley HHW 8-11
June 16 Harrisonville ABOP 8-12
June 30 Gladstone ABOP 8-12
August 4 Riverside HHW 8-11
August 18 Belton ABOP 8-12
September 8 Kearney HHW 8-11
September 22 Raymore HHW 8-12
October 6 Henrietta HHW 8-11
October 20 Liberty HHW 8-12
“ABOP” events accept only antifreeze, batteries, motor oil and paint.
Participating Communities in the 2007 Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program:
Belton * Blue Springs * Cleveland * Excelsior Springs * Garden City * Gladstone * Grain Valley * Harrisonville * Henrietta* Independence * Kansas City * Kearney * Lake Tapawingo * Lake Waukomis * Lake Winnebago * Lee's Summit * Liberty * Lone Jack * North Kansas City * Oak Grove * Parkville * Peculiar * Platte City * Platte Woods * Pleasant Hill * Pleasant Valley* Raymore * Riverside * Smithville* Sugar Creek * Weatherby Lake * Wood Heights * Unincorporated Clay County * Unincorporated Jackson County
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