Leaves piling up? Here’s what to know about Kansas City leaf and yard waste pickup
Missed out on tossing those autumn leaves falling from your trees this week? Don’t worry, Kansas City, Missouri, added new dates for curbside leaf and brush collecting.
The city is split up into three regions. To figure out your leaf pick up date first you need to know which region you live in. Then leaf and brush collection happens on your scheduled trash pickup day.
North region:
Residents who live between the northern city limits and the Missouri River are in the North region. You’ll want to bring your leaves and yard waste out to the curb between Nov. 29 and Dec. 3. Residents in the North region have another chance for leaf pick up between Dec. 20-23.
Central:
The Central region stretches from Missouri River to 63rd Street, between State Line Road and Blue Ridge Cutoff. The region’s first pick up dates just passed, but save your yard waste for the next pick up week, Dec. 6-10.
South:
Residents who live between 63rd Street and thee southern city limits are in the South region. Leaf and brush collection starts Nov. 15-19 and will run again Dec. 13-17.
How to properly pack it up
Here are the KCMO rules for curbside leaf and brush collecting , :
Sacks and bundles should be set on the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your regular trash day, but not before 3:00 p.m. on the day before.
The maximum limit for sacks and bundles per house is 20.
Sacks and bundles can’t weigh more than 40 pounds each.
Only paper lawn debris sacks are allowed.
Only use masking tape to seal the sacks.
No grass clippings or trash.
All branches must be bundled and they can’t be more than two feet in diameter or more than four feet long. They can’t also be more than three inches in diameter.
Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles.
If rain is in the forecast, cover sacks and bundles with clear plastic.
Residents must call 311 within 24 hours of their scheduled trash day if their sacks and bundles aren’t picked up. They can also call 311 or 816-513-1313 for questions or to report service-related issues.
There are also three leaf and brush drop-off sites for homeowners. You need to prove your residence by using a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID to use these locations, as there’s an additional fee for non-KCMO residents.
The sites are listed below:
11660 N. Main Street
1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway
10301 Raytown Road
You may only dump leaves, yard waste, grass clippings and brush at these sites. If you choose to do so, remember to pack everything in paper yard-waste bags. You will be asked to take plastic bags back with you after emptying them.
The drop-off sites are open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. A fee list for bags and other drop-off options can be seen here.