Upcoming Community Events
Trash, Recycling and Composting seminars at Library
Wednesday, October 12th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at the Antioch Library (Merriam) 8700 Shawnee Mission Parkway
Tuesday, October 25th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at the Blue Valley Library (Overland Park) 9000 151st Street
The Johnson County Environmental Department has teamed up with the cities of Merriam and Overland Park to offer two evening seminars focused on the upcoming curbside recycling, yard waste and trash service changes. The seminars are open to the public and will be held on October 12, 6-7 p.m., at the Antioch Library (Merriam), and October 25, 6-7 p.m., at the Blue Valley Library. For more information, contact the Environmental Department: 913-715-6900.
Backyard Composting Classes
Wednesday, October 26th from 2:00 - 4:00pm at the Johnson County Extension Office
Thursday, October 27th from 7:00 - 9:00pm at the Johson Conty Extension Office
The K-State Extension is offering these two backyard composting classes for $5. This class will help you understand your options when it comes to yard waste disposal. Backyard composting is one such option. The class will also discuss ways to reduce organic waste. Changes in the county's solid waste rules are coming January 1, 2012. After that time organic waste such as grass clippings, yard waste and twigs will not be allowed to be landfilled.
Recycling Extravaganza!
Saturday, Oct. 29 from 8:00am - 2:00pm, in conjunction with Electronic Recycling, the cities of Leawood, Mission Hills, Prairie Village and Overland Park, along with corporate sponsor Black & Veatch, 11401 Lamar, are conducting a Recycling Extravaganza.
You can bring:
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Confidential documents, which will be destroyed on site by ProShred Security, and you can watch. The suggested donation for this service is $5 for a standard file box and $10 for larger quantities.
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Cell phones will be collected by Sprint. Your old cell phone has moved from your hip, pocket or purse into a drawer or cabinet and is ready for recycling. Sprint will be on hand to make certain your phone is properly recycled while benefiting great charities such as the Boy Scouts and Girls Club of America.
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Usable building material will be collected by Heartland Habitat for HumanityReStore. Donate your new and usable building materials, hardware, fixtures and appliances to ReStore. Your donations may be tax deductible, and will benefit Heartland Habitat for Humanity's building projects.
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Used carpet and padding will be collected by Free Green Recycling. Free Green Recycling is one of the few carpet recycling operations nationwide, and it will be at the event to accept your carpet and padding for recycling. Please make sure your carpet and padding are dry and bundled for easy handling.
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Clothing and housewares will be collected by Goodwill Industries. Clothing, housewares, small appliances, furniture, toys and many other items will be accepted.
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Bicycles will be collected by Revolve. Give your unwanted bike new life and bring a smile to another by donating it. Revolve will repair and reuse whatever is feasible on your old bike and recycle the rest.