KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cities across the metro area are sharing information on how to deal with problems left after Friday's powerful storms.
Kansas City, Missouri:
KCMO is offering curbside pickup for storm debris — by appointment — the week of July 24. Appointments must be made July 17-23 through the myKCMO app, available on the Apple Store and Google Play, or by calling 311.
Up to 10 trash bags can be placed outdoors without an additional tag between July 17-21 on a regular trash service day.
Leaf and brush drop-off sites are also available for Kansas City, Missouri, residents at the following locations:
- 11660 N. Main Street (NE corner of Northeast Cookingham Drive and North Main Street)
- 1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway
- 10301 Raytown Road
Independence:
Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.
If you have a tree on a power line or light pole that is not sparking or on fire, report it at 816-325-7550. If there are sparks or fire, call 911.
The city is assessing the damage and will let the public know if there will be a storm debris drop-off depot early next week.
Please report outages at 816-325-7550.
Blue Springs:
The city reports some power outages.
There were about 19 trees downed by the storms, and the city's public works department is cleaning up the mess.
The city will evaluate if it’s a homeowner's responsibility or if a contractor will remove them.
Leawood:
Leawood residents, who provide proof of residence, can drop off storm debris beginning Sunday, July 16, at Leawood's park maintenance facility at 2008 West 104th Street.
The debris drop-off site is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 16-23.
Residents can drop off branches, limbs, stumps and damaged fences.
One-ton, or smaller, pickup trucks and trailers are allowed at the drop-off site, but large commercial vehicles are not.
Residents are asked to not place debris in the street as the public works department will begin street sweeping operations north of Interstate 435 — where most of the damage occurred — on Monday, July 17.
Residents in areas north of I-435 can place storm debris at the back of curbs on their properties for pickup beginning Monday, July 24. According to Leawood, the following rules apply to curb pick-up:
- Bundle small branches with cut ends on one side if possible.
- Cut tree limbs to under 6 feet in length.
- Place bundles within 10 feet of the curb (crews will not enter residential lots to remove debris.)
- Solid waste companies may also pick up branches as part of their contracts with HOAs; if offered, this service will speed up the city of Leawood's process.
This process may take up to six weeks. Efforts will begin north of 95th Street and continue south. For those who are unable to place debris at the back of the curb before July 24, they may call Leawood Public Works at 913-663-9142.
Lenexa
Both curbside pickup and drop-off locations are available for Lenexa residents to clean up severe storm debris.
Curbside pickup will begin Wednesday with crews working from west to east.
Residents can drop off debris for free from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23, at 7700 Cottonwood Street. An ID must be presented and only tree debris will be accepted.
Overland Park:
Due to additional storms Sunday, debris drop-off in Overland Park paused for a few hours. However, the site was fully operational again by 1:30 p.m.
Residents may drop off debris at 11921 Hardy Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following days:
- Sunday, July 16
- Monday, July 17
- Saturday, July 22
- Sunday, July 23
Debris can be bundled, bagged or loose, but residents must provide proof of residency before utilizing the drop-off. The city said residents should expect to unload their debris themselves as volunteer crews may not be available.
Commercial properties cannot utilize the drop-off.
Overland Park's Recycling Center will be closed Saturday, July 22, to allow residents to drop off storm debris.
More information can be found on Overland Park's website.
City crews are working through neighborhoods to assess storm damage and clear downed tree limbs and other storm debris blocking streets.
Residents can report downed limbs from street trees at OPCares, the city's online customer service system.
People involved in non-injury traffic accidents where alcohol was not involved can report their crash in-person at a later time.
If vehicles aren't driveable or impaired driving was a factor, call 911 and officers will respond as quickly as possible.
Kansas City, Kansas:
A city spokesperson says many KCK neighborhoods remained without power Friday night.
Public works crews are working to get power lines and storm debris cleared out of roadways.
Residents can utilize the city’s 311 service to report power outages.
The city plans to notify residents of any debris cleanup on its website and social media.
The Wyandotte County Recycling & Yard Waste Center — at 3241 Park Drive — will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, in response to Friday's storms.
Residents can bring storm-related yard waste, fallen branches, damaged gardens or other storm debris.
The center cannot accept stumps and logs larger than 12 inches in diameter or items over 4 feet long.
Visitors will need to show proof of residency with a driver’s license, BPU bill or some other document displaying their name and address.
The Wyandotte County Recycling & Yard Waste Center’s regular operating hours are Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., except on holidays, until November 20.
Prairie Village
Public Works staff is in the process of ensuring roadways are clear. Downed power lines should be reported to Evergy.
The city will coordinate curbside limb pickup for residents. Small branches and limbs should be bundled according to typical yard waste guidelines. More details will be forthcoming.
Merriam
The city will be offering free tree limb pickup the week of July 17.
Public Works crews will collect curbside limbs and branches across Merriam through Friday, July 21.
Residents can also drop limbs off at the city's public works facility, located at 6901 Knox Street, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday. Proof of residency is required, per the city.
Shawnee
The city of Shawnee is planning to open a drop-off site for residents to take collected branches, leaves and other storm debris.
The drop-off site, located on the southwest corner of Johnson Drive and Renner Road will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 16. The drop-off site will remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Friday, July 21.
There is no limit to the number of drop-offs, but proof of residency is required to drop off debris. Commercial companies are not eligible for drop-off.
Lenexa:
The city said Saturday morning it will have citywide curbside pick-up for storm debris starting next week, though they are still finalizing plans. Announcements will be shared on the city's website and social media.
Update: We will have citywide curbside pickup for storm debris starting next week. Once we finalize plans, we will share that information through all of our communication channels. https://t.co/DOGDUQ1zwn
— City of Lenexa (@cityoflenexa) July 15, 2023
Roeland Park
City staff has surveyed streets and is working with a tree contractor to clear blocked streets as soon as possible. They will push debris to the curb to open the streets as long as no downed lines are involved — Evergy will be informed of downed lines for safe repair.
Yard waste can be placed by the curb on your regularly scheduled trash pick-up day.
Brush and branches must be securely bundled.
Limb debris must be no longer than 4 feet in length and the bundle cannot be more than 18 inches in diameter. Individual limbs may not be larger than 2 inches in diameter.
Please tie your bundles with twine or string, do not use tape or plastic. Bundles may not exceed 50 pounds in weight.
Small twigs can be put directly in yard bags or reusable containers.
Fairway
Collection will begin at 7 a.m. Monday, June 17.
Public Works does not know exactly what time they will be by a particular residence as collection amounts vary from street to street.
Brush must be stacked neatly at the curbside for pickup (even if it came off of a tree within the right-of-way).
It should be placed parallel to the curb so it does not block the sidewalk or stick out into the street. Piles placed in the street or blocking the curb will be moved into yards for safe flow of traffic and vehicles.
Branches should be no longer than 8 feet in length (branches longer than this will not fit in public works trucks).
Residents are responsible for cutting and stacking limbs curbside, including limbs from row trees.
The public works department will start picking up smaller piles by hand and writing down the addresses of larger piles to be picked up by equipment. Extremely large piles may need to be removed by a contractor.
Remaining small debris and raking of yards will be left to homeowners.
Mission
Free limb removal services will be available starting Monday, July 24. The city of Mission reports work will begin at the north of the city and work south.
Residents are asked to place limbs no longer than 10 feet near the curb, parallel to the street.
Tonganoxie
The city will allow storm debris drop-off at the vacant lot to the east of the fire station on 4th Street. Drop-offs will be accepted through Sunday, July 23.
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