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OVERLAND PARK’S INTO ECOLOGY
Fall 2019
Recycling Extravaganza: recycle, shred, donate and go
Do you have some items around your home that are taking up space, in the way or you’re tired of cleaning around?
On September 7, the Recycling Extravaganza returns and allows you to drop off and recycle many items not collected by routine curbside recycling, such as:
Electronics - computers, TVs, printers, stereos, cables, keyboards, etc. Most items no charge. However, CRT TVs and monitors, console, and projection TVs - $20-$50. Confidential documents - onsite shredding to protect your identity. Donations accepted.
Mattresses and box springs - $10 per mattresses or box spring.
Medications - for proper disposal. Clean out the cabinet and make a new start.
Bicycles - working or not. Accessories accepted; no helmets.
Reusable items –
Clothing - recycle your old clothes.
Building materials - usable project leftovers or remodel removals.
Toys - let them bring smiles to another child.
Furniture - usable furnishings in good condition. Eyeglasses - prescription, readers or sunglasses. Durable medical equipment - used items can help others.
Pet supplies - make tails wag with leashes, food, blankets and more.
Musical instruments - new tunes (no pianos, organs or drums).
Shoes - let someone else walk a mile in your lightly used footwear.
This event is extremely popular. Get there early to avoid any traffic backup or delay. The event will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, on the campus of Black & Veatch headquarters, 11401 Lamar. No residency requirement. Visit the city website at www.opkansas.org for more information.
Recycling recap
At the Recycling Extravaganza held April 27 at Johnson County Community College, you saved mountains of stuff from heading to our local landfill, including:
72,400 pounds of paper
300 bicycles
134,245 pounds of electronics
121 mattresses
404 pounds of unwanted medication
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