Overland Park’s drop-off Recycling Center, which provides a place for residents who do not use curbside recycling to dispose of reusable waste, has temporarily reduced its operating hours because of a staff leave of absence.
What are the new times? Located at 11921 Hardy St., the center is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and closed Sunday through Tuesday.
- Prior to the schedule change that went into effect Oct. 24, the center had been open on Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well.
- City staff said the Recycling Center will tentatively resume its normal operating hours in mid-December, depending on if staff return to the center as planned.
- While the Recycling Center closes at 4 p.m., the last entry into the center is at 3:50 p.m. to allow visitors time to drop off items and clear the facility by closing time.
Key quotes: “The facility is staffed by a very small group of our Parks and Recreation staff,” city officials wrote on Facebook. “The temporary change in hours is due to a staff leave of absence.”
Accepted items: The following items are accepted at the Recycling Center:
- Corrugated cardboard
- Lithium ion and lead acid batteries
- Paperboard
- Glass
- Plastic
- Cans
- Office paper
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Calendars
- Scrap metal
- Used clothing
Holiday lights are also permitted to be recycled, but only in December and January.
Unaccepted items: The center does not accept commercial qualities of any of the allowed items, and staff may refuse any materials on a case-by-case basis.
Items not permitted at the center include:
- Ceramics
- Alkaline batteries
- Electronics
- Light bulbs
- Plastic bags
- Shredded paper
- Ink and toner cartridges
- Styrofoam
- Tissues
- Wrapping paper
Other recycling opportunities in Overland Park
Overland Park is also hosting a Neighborhood Recycling Event this Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at Indian Woods Middle for residents wanting to get rid of old electronics and confidential documents.
- While most items such as printers, stereos and cables, will be accepted free of charge, CRT monitors will cost residents $25 to dispose of, and televisions will be $40.
- Shredding of confidential documents will also be available for a $5 per box suggested donation.
- Additionally, on Friday, Oct. 28, residents who live between west 135th Street and south city limits have an opportunity to participate in the city’s mattress recycling program.
