Burning Leaves is Prohibited
Burning Leaves is Prohibited
Burning leaves and other yard waste within the City of Lee's Summit is prohibited. This includes the use of fire pits, patio fireplaces, and other open-flame appliances for such activities. These appliances may only be used with seasoned firewood.
Residents are encouraged to properly dispose of leaves by either mulching or bagging them for collection by their designated waste hauler. Additionally, to prevent stormwater backups, it is essential that leaves are...
Understanding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Risks, Safety Tips, and Symptoms
Understanding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Risks, Safety Tips, and Symptoms
In recent years, the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has increased; however, many people remain unaware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. Commonly referred to as the "invisible killer," CO is an odorless, colorless gas that forms when fuels—such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane—burn incompletely. In residential settings, potential sources of carbon monoxide include heating and...
Section of Northwest Falcon Drive Closed for Curb Replacement
Section of Northwest Falcon Drive Closed for Curb Replacement
A section of Northwest Falcon Drive between Northwest Summerfield Drive and Northwest High Point Drive closed today, Wednesday, Oct. 23, and is expected to reopen on Thursday, Oct. 31. The detour route includes Northwest High Point Drive, Northwest Chipman Road, Black Twig Lane, and Northwest Summerfield Drive. The closure is necessary to remove and replace curb and gutter as part of the City’s curb replacement program.
All work is weather permitting and...
Hose Uncoupling for Live Fire Training Facility
Hose Uncoupling for Live Fire Training Facility
The Department recently celebrated the completion of the Live Fire Training Facility with a Hose Uncoupling Ceremony. Funded by the 2022 Public Safety Sales Tax and constructed by WHP Training Towers, the state-of-the-art facility provides live fire conditions to train new firefighters and allows experienced firefighters to hone their skills in various scenarios and evolutions. Thank you to everyone who attended and our citizens for supporting public safety...
Lee’s Summit to Host RecycleFEST Oct. 26
Lee’s Summit to Host RecycleFEST Oct. 26
The City of Lee's Summit will host a free RecycleFEST on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at the City's Maintenance Facility, 1971 SE Hamblen Road. The event offers Lee’s Summit residents a chance to responsibly dispose of a variety of items for recycling.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that around 75% of all waste in the U.S. can be recycled yet the annual recycling level sits at around 34%. Recycling and...