Resident Tips

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

Did you know residents of Blue Springs can dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste almost anytime at the year-round drop-off facilities in Kansas City, Missouri, and Lee’s Summit at no charge? (Proof of residency is required.)

This convenient and easy way to get rid of your unwanted household products labeled as flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive allows residents to avoid the long lines and wait times of the mobile collection events.

LEE'S SUMMIT FACILITY: 2101 SE Hamblen Road. 816-550-1612

KANSAS CITY FACILITY: 4707 Deramus (just south of the Chouteau Bridge in the east river bottoms) 816-513-8400

BLUE SPRINGS MOBILE DROP OFF EVENT: Aug. 28 at Pink Hill Park 2715 NW Park Drive, Blue Springs. Starts at 8 a.m. and open until full or noon.

HHW FACILITY/EVENT INSTRUCTIONS

• Seal containers tightly. • Bring items in their original containers inside a sturdy box. • If original container is leaking or damaged, transfer product to a safe container and relabel. • Don't mix products together, • Be prepared to leave your containers.

Containers such as gasoline cans will not be returned at mobile events. • No business waste. • Bring your ID with proof of residency to utilize regional events or drop-off centers

EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY YARD WASTE COLLECTION CENTER

37910 E. Pink Hill Road, Oak Grove April-November, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This facility allows residents to recycle grass clippings, leaves, brush and limbs for a nominal fee. For fee information, visit www.jacksongov.org/ yardwaste. For more information, call 816-847-7050.

KEEPING OUR ROADS AND WATERWAYS CLEAN

Raking or blowing leaves into the street can create traffic hazards, such as slippery or unsafe obstructions for traffic – especially motorcycles and bicycles – and environmental hazards, such as carrying road contaminants downstream through the storm drain and eventually into our drinking supply, rivers, and lakes. These clogged catch basin can create neighborhood flooding issues. According to City Code, residents are required to properly dispose of their yard waste. The easiest way to keep our neighborhoods clean, people safe, and protect our waterways is to clean up and properly dispose of your yard waste.