Environment - At Home

A healthy environment is critical for people and wildlife and daily activities at home are a significant piece of environmental sustainability. Lawn care and landscaping, preventing pollution, reducing waste and energy use, and recycling, all play an important role in improving the quality of life in Overland Park.

Trash & Recycling

Trash & Recycling

Residential trash pick up and recycling is the responsibility of individual residents or homes associations.

Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste such as household cleaners, old batteries and light bulbs should be disposed properly.

Prevent Pollution

Prevent Pollution

Stopping bacteria, chemicals and hazardous waste from entering the environment keeps everything healthy.

Healthy Yards & Communities

Healthy Yards & Communities

Learn about soils, trees, pests, native plants and get your yard certified too.

Find out where and what to plant.

Composting & Mulching

Composting & Mulching

Consider composting leaves and yardwaste. Find out how easy it is to do.

Energy Conservation

Energy Conservation

Are you being an "Energy Hog"? Find out about sealing, lighting, and audits.