City offices closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, trash collection delayed one day both weeks

In observance of the Christmas Day and New Year's Day holidays, City of Kansas City, Mo., offices and the 311 Call Center will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 1. Curbside trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day both weeks for residents who usually have Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday collection.


For example, residents who usually have Tuesday collection will receive the service on Wednesday, Dec. 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 2. Residents who usually have Friday collection will receive the service on Saturday, Dec. 29 and Saturday, Jan. 5. Residents who usually have Monday collection will not be affected either week.

In addition, please be advised that Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Dec. 31 is a "no tag" period for trash collection in the City. During this time, residents may set out up to 15 bags (or up to 500 pounds) on the curb without tags. This is done to accommodate the extra trash that is usually accumulated at this time of year. Utilizing the City's unlimited curbside recycling program by recycling plastics #1-7, cardboard and seasonal gift boxes can reduce the amount of trash bags being placed on the curb as well.

Christmas trees may be disposed of at the City's Leaf and Brush Drop-off Centers. Please remember to remove all ornaments, lights and tinsel before using this service. The drop-off center located at 1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the drop-off center located at 10301 Raytown Road is open Saturday only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Both sites are free for residents to use on Saturdays. Residents who dispose of their Christmas trees at the Chouteau Drop-off Center on its other open days will be charged $5 per tree.

Both drop-off centers will close for the season on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 and will reopen in mid-March 2013.

The City's Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2.

For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.org/trash or call the 3-1-1 Action Center at 311 or 816-513-1313.

Media inquiries about trash and recycling should be directed to Sean Demory, public information officer for the Public Works Department, at 816-513-0059.

Holiday Party December 10th

You are cordially invited to our annual holiday party which will be celebrated this year at the beautiful Simpson House, 4509 Walnut. Built in 1909, this lovely house boasts a gorgeous walnut staircase, ornate panelled wood ceilings and trim, and beveled lead crystal and stained glass windows. It's the perfect place to celebrate the holiday season.

So please join us Monday, December 10th, between 5:30 and 8pm for light appetizers, wine, soft drinks and plenty of holiday cheer. Children are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

Pilgrim Run Thursday

The Pilgrim Run, sponsored by the Pilgrim Center in Hyde Park, will host a 5K event on Thanksgiving morning.  Proceeds from this event will benefit the Children’s Programs of the Pilgrim Center.  It starts on Thursday, November 22, at 9:00 A.M.  Pilgrim Chapel, 3801 Gillham Road.  Registration ends November 20th at midnight.  http://www.pilgrimrun.org/

November SNA Meeting

The Southmoreland Neighborhood Association will be meeting Monday, November 12th at 7:00pm at All Souls' Unitarian Universalist Church. Hope you can join us!

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

3. Committee Reports – As needed
   a. Treasurer
   b. Safety
   c. Planning & Development
   d. Program/Events
   e. Newsletter/Website/Blog/Facebook
   f.  Neighborhood Culture & Preservation
   g. Membership

4. Old business

5. New Business

6. Adjournment

General Election This Tuesday

The general election is this Tuesday, November 6th.  The vote will decide Presidential, Senatorial, and Congressional representatives, as well as more State and Local officials.  In addition, voters will decide on a Constitutional Amendment, and a few Propositions.  To view a sample ballot, click here.  If you have questions about where to vote, or if you're registered, contact the Kansas City Board of Elections.    

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.