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Say it if you see it
Being part of the solution can help keep water clean.
Creeks, streams, ponds, lakes and rivers are all part of the natural beauty and balance of living in the Midwest. While rivulets, puddles and patches of water may appear independent, they are interconnected and we are all responsible for their protection.
You may not have a stream running next to your property or a pond in your backyard, but that stretch of asphalt with concrete gutters in
front of your home is connected directly to all the waterways in our community.
The storm drainage system whisks away rainwater from your property, emptying into a nearby stream.
Unfortunately, besides protecting your neighborhood, the storm drainage system may carry chemicals and other pollutants into local streams, lakes and rivers.
Don't use storm drains or streams as a dumping place for paint, leaves, grass clippings, antifreeze, oil or other chemicals. Leaves and grass clippings stuffed into storm inlets or dumped into streams may contribute to fish kills, flooding and stream bank erosion. Chemicals improperly disposed of in the storm drainage system threaten the
rivers and streams that benefit us.
Dumping or depositing anything into the storm drainage system is not allowed. Help keep our
streams clean and report illegal dumping by calling 913-895-6270.
What Goes in the bin?
You and your neighbors are making a big impact on the amount of recyclable materials that are diverted from the waste stream so that they are reprocessed and made into new products.
One of the most common recycling question is, “What can I put in my recycling bin?”
Since there are a number of haulers providing trash and recycling service in Overland Park, your hauler may accept more materials than shown on this list. Contact your hauler for its current list of acceptable materials.
Papers: Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper (paper clips and staples are
OK), catalogs and phonebooks.
Plastics: No. 1 through 7 food and beverage containers. No
foam cups, trays, coolers, bags, etc. No prescription
or chemical bottles.
Boxes: Corrugated cardboard (heavier boxes
with wavy center), chipboard (cereal &
household product boxes) and carrier stock
(soft drink and beer boxes). Break boxes
down so that they easily fit in.
Metals: Aluminum and steel food and
beverage containers.
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