How to get rid of branches and debris around Kansas City and Johnson County after storm
Friday’s storm brought down trees, power lines and countless branches around Kansas City. But local municipalities are here to help: If you’re still dealing with the aftermath of the storm, here’s where you can drop storm debris off or have it taken away.
Kansas City, Missouri
There are three dropoff sites in Kansas City where city residents can take branches and other storm debris for free. You’ll need to bring an ID and prove you live in Kansas City. Here’s where to find the dropoff sites:
11660 N. Main St.
1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway
10301 Raytown Road
You can also request a leaf and brush pickup on the myKCMO app or by calling 311. You can make an appointment from now until Sunday, July 23. Pickups start on Monday, July 24, so make sure your debris is on the curb by 7 a.m. on that day.
Residents can also put out up to 10 trash bags this week on their regular pickup day.
Kansas City, Kansas
Residents of Kansas City, Kansas, can drop off debris from Friday’s storm at two locations:
The Wyandotte County Recycling & Yard Waste Center at 3241 Park Drive
The Johnson County Landfill at 17955 Holliday Drive in Shawnee
All lawn waste must be less than 4 feet long to be accepted at either location. The landfill only accepts branches and logs under 3 inches in diameter, while the yard waste center accepts those under 12 inches in diameter.
Residents can also get their debris collected by putting it out with their trash on their normal collection day. Each bag or bundle must be under 50 pounds. Branches must be tied in bundles under four inches in diameter and four feet long.
Overland Park
Overland Park’s Parks Department headquarters at 11921 Hardy St. will accept debris from the storm on the following days from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.:
Monday, July 17
Saturday, July 22
Sunday, July 23
A proof of your residence in Overland Park is required, and you do not need to bundle your branches or bag your debris. Residents can also file an OPCares request for the city to handle a fallen or damaged tree if it is in the city’s right of way, generally within 11 feet of the curb.
Independence
The city of Independence will open a free storm debris drop-off site on two days at 875 Vista Ave.:
Wednesday, July 19 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 22 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Residents of Independence can drop limbs, brush and storm debris at the depot, but no trash or bags of leaves/grass clippings will be accepted. Proof of residency will be required.
Lenexa
Residents of Lenexa can drop off storm debris at the Municipal Services Center at 7700 Cottonwood St. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m on Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23. Proof of residence is required, and only tree debris from the recent storm will be accepted.
The city will also begin curbside pickup of storm debris on Wednesday, July 19. Check out the map below to see when debris in your area will be collected.
Shawnee
The city of Shawnee has opened a storm debris dropoff site at the southeast corner of Johnson Drive and Renner Road. It’s open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on weekdays, and will only be open to Shawnee residents. To get to the dropoff site, use the street address 5868 Renner Road.
Gladstone
The city of Gladstone’s public works building, located at 4000 NE 76th Street, is open all week from Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21 for free dropoff of fallen trees and limbs. The facility is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day., and proof of residency is required.
Do you have more questions about extreme weather in Kansas City? Ask the Service Journalism team at kcq@kcstar.com.
This story was originally published July 17, 2023 at 2:46 PM.
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