(Copy of Letter from Town and Country Disposal to Homeowners)

Dear Homeowners,

     As of January 1, 2004, the City of Roeland Park has entered into collection agreement with Town and Country Disposal to provide Trash, Yard Waste, and Recycling collection services to every single family and duplex home in the city limits.   We at Town and Country Disposal are looking forward to servicing the residents of Roeland Park.  If you have any questions please contact our office at (816) 380-5595, Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm.

PICK UP DAY

Trash Yard Waste and Recycling will be collected weekly.  Click for map of Roeland Park divided into collection days.  If you have any questions please contact us at (816) 380-5595

PICK UP TIME

All items are to be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. for collection.  Items are not to be placed out at the curb sooner than 12 hours prior to the day of collection as described in (Article 1 sec.15-106-d).  All containers must be returned to storage by midnight the same day of collection as described in (Article 1, Section 15-104).

Residents physically unable to bring trash to curb may call City Hall and make special arrangements for collection of trash and recycling.

PICK UP OF HOUSEHOLD WASTE

All household trash is to be placed in a 45 gallon or smaller container with a lid or in a tied approved trash bag (not exceeding 65lbs in weight) to prevent trash from blowing as described in Article 1 sec. 15-104.  Household trash not suitable to be put in a container must be neatly bundled and placed next to trash container.  Boxes are to be broken down flat and bundled.

BULKY ITEM COLLECTION

One bulk item per week can be put out with your household trash for collection (excluding appliances). Residents that have more than one bulk item per week can make collection arrangements with Town and Country Disposal prior to collection day.   Additional cost may apply, payment is due upon collection.  Items considered bulk items:  Large furniture, Mattress, Box Springs, Carpet /Padding (One room or less carpet must be cut in to 4 foot lengths and rolled up).

APPLIANCE COLLECTION

Appliances will be collected at the price of $15.00 per item.  Arrangements must be made with Town and Country Disposal for collection.  Payment is due upon collection.  Appliances are Washer, Dryer, Stove, Refrigerator, Hot Water Heater, AC Unit, Furnace and Dishwasher.  Microwave and TV excluded and will be collected with household trash.

CURBSIDE RECYCLING

Town and Country Disposal will provide a recycling bin to those who wish to recycle.   Please contact our office with your address and a bin will be delivered.  A pamphlet will be given to you on guidelines and products accepted when a bin is delivered.   Glass will not be accepted. 

YARD WASTE PICK UP

Yard waste is to be placed in approved paper yard waste recycling bag or drum 35 gallon or less.  Brush and branches must be securely bundled.  Each bundle must not exceed 4 feet in length and 2 feet in thickness.  Yard waste materials are:  Grass clippings, Weeds, Leaves, and Branch Clippings.  Yard waste is to be put on the opposite side of your driveway as your trash container on your collection day.  Yard Waste bags may not exceed 65 lbs. in weight.

HOLIDAY COLLECTION

Town and Country Disposal works all holiday, so please have your trash out by 7:00 am for collection. (Trucks tend to run a little earlier on holidays)

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions on your trash, yard waste, or recycling pick up please call us at Town and Country Disposal at (816) 380-5595.  We at Town and Country Disposal look forward to working with you and providing you with a quality service.