Curbside Leaf & Brush Pickup November 5

The city will be collecting leaves and brush the week of November 5th, for the Central area.  If your trash is usually picked up on Monday, leaf and brush pickup will be Monday, November 5th.   Up to 20 bags or bundles of leaves and brush will be picked up, per household.  See rules, below.  If you have a complaint or your leaves are not collected on the 5th, call or enter a complaint via 3-1-1 within 24 hours. 

Leaf and Brush Pickup Rules: 

• Sacks and bundles should be curbside by 7 a.m. on the scheduled day of collection.
• No more than 20 sacks and/or bundles per household.
• Sacks and bundles must not weigh more than 40 pounds each.
• Use only paper lawn debris sacks. No plastic bags.
• If you seal sacks, use masking tape only; do not use plastic or duct tape.
• No grass clippings. No trash.
• All branches must be bundled. Branches must not be more than 3 inches in diameter.
• Bundles of branches must not be more than 2 feet in diameter and not more than 4 feet long.
• Use twine or jute rope to tie bundles; do not use wire or plastic tape.
• If wet weather is forecast, cover sacks/bundles with clear plastic.

For more information, visit the city website here. 

Kansas City Marathon This Saturday

The annual Waddel & Reed Kansas City Marathon will be taking place this Saturday.  The race will begin at 7:00am, and will wrap up about 1:15pm.  During this time, some of the streets in the Downtown, Midtown, Plaza, Brookside and Waldo areas will be closed, and you may have to make a few detours to get around.  View the race map and race times here.

Dumpster Day this Saturday

The Southmoreland Neighborhood Association sponsors a dumpster day twice a year - once in Spring and once in Fall.  This Fall's dumpster day will be held this Saturday, October 13th.  The dumpsters will be located at the corner of 42nd and Oak streets. The event begins at 8:00am and ends at Noon, or until the dumpsters are full.


Members are welcome to bring items to two separate dumpsters, for either general trash or yard waste.  Hazardous materials such as tires, paint or oil will not be accepted.  If you would like to participate, but are not a member, or need to renew, yearly dues are $20 for residents, $10 for seniors (over 55) and students, and $50 for businesses.  You may pay with cash or check at the event.    See you there!