City, MARC renew hazardous waste plan
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The city continues its participation in the Mid-America Regional Council’s Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection program.
An agreement with MARC to participate in the program in 2021 won approval Nov. 2 during the City Council’s regular meeting at the Hall of Waters. The city has been a program participant “for a number of years,” Public Works Director Chad Birdsong stated in a memo to city leaders.
“By participating, residents in our community have the option of disposing of their hazardous waste through regional drop-off events, as well as permanent facilities in Kansas City and Lee’s Summit,” Birdsong stated.
Those drop-off events have included “shared projects” between Excelsior Springs and Lawson “in the last couple years,” Birdsong said shortly before the council’s vote.
“It has not been yet determined if we will host an event next year or not as it is our regularly scheduled off year,” his memo stated. “They are still working … (through) the…