Kansas City expands storm debris disposal and cleanup

By John Sharp

Due to recent storm damage caused by high winds, KCMO officials have authorized city residents to drop-off storm debris such as blown off branches and other yard waste for no charge at the Missouri Organics drop-off site at 10301 Raytown Rd. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday, June 27 (closed Sunday). 

Residents should bring a state issued ID showing their KCMO residence or if they have recently moved into KCMO from another area they should bring mail they have received at their new city address.

Other expansions include:

Curbside Pick up

Curbside pickup appointments will now be available city-wide:

Service is by appointment only.

Residents must request a collection appointment via the myKCMO Mobile or Web Apps, or by contacting 311 Monday -Friday between 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Those who do not request an appointment will not be collected.

To request an appointment through the myKCMO app, make a report and select “Brush Special Collection Request” as the category.
Appointments will open starting Wednesday, June 17.
Appointments will close on Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM.
Pick Up will start on Monday, June 29 and will run until all reservations are completed.
Requirements:

• All storm debris must be cut into 4’ lengths and limbs must be bundled with twine or jute rope (not wire or plastic tape).
• All debris must be at the curb on Monday, June 29 by 7:00 AM
• This service is for storm debris only, leaf and grass clippings will not be collected.

Drop Off Sites

The following Missouri Organics drop-off sites will be open daily and available free of charge for Kansas City residents from Monday, June, 15 through Saturday, June 20:

10301 Raytown Road
7700 E. U.S. Highway 40
11660 N. Main Street

Drop-off sites will be closed on Sunday, June 21. The following two drop-off sites will be open for free storm debris disposal from Monday, June 22 through Saturday, June 27:

10301 Raytown Road
11660 N. Main Street
All Missouri Organics sites are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This measure is intended to provide residents with a convenient and cost-free option for disposing of storm-related debris.