Cleanups Take Tons Of Trash, Tires Off Streets In Kansas City

Press release from the City of Kansas City:

July 20, 2020

Thanks to the combined efforts of neighbors, neighborhood groups and the city’s Solid Waste Services Division, Kansas City is considerably cleaner. During four neighborhood clean-up events in June, almost 270 tons of trash and brush, more than 5,800 tires and almost 7,000 pounds of electronics was collected.

The four, four-hour-long clean-up events -- held in council districts throughout the city -- encouraged residents to properly dispose of trash, bulky items and tires and recycle old electronics.

“It was an incredible effort,” said Robert Woods, special projects coordinator. “When these items are properly thrown away or recycled, it can, and does, make a difference.”

During the Fifth District Clean-Up event on June 6 at Center Alternative School, Southeast High School and 80th and Chestnut:

• 69 tons of trash, bulky items and brush was collected along with 1,450 tires

During the Historic Northeast Clean-Up on June 13 at Budd Park Esplanade, Concourse Park, Lykins Square Park, 7806 E. 24 Highway and 10th and Newton:

• 64 tons of trash, bulky items and brush was collected along with 1,300 tires

During the Sixth District Clean-Up on June 20 at Ruskin High School and 7850 Holmes Rd.:

• 64 tons of trash, bulky items and brush was collected along with 1,150 tires and 6,938 pounds of recyclable electronics

During the Third District Clean-Up on June 27 at 12 sites:

• 69 tons of trash, bulky items and brush was collected along with 1,950 tires

The city offers several clean-up programs for neighborhood groups and coordinates neighborhood clean-up events throughout the spring, summer and fall. Contact Robert Woods at (816) 513-3227 for more information.

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