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Lee’s Summit to Host RecycleFEST Nov. 1

The City of Lee’s Summit will host its annual RecycleFEST from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 1, at the City’s Maintenance Facility, 1971 SE Hamblen Road. This free event gives residents the opportunity to recycle or responsibly dispose of a wide range of everyday items that often end up in landfills.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. generated approximately 292 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2018, and about 94 million tons (32.1 %) were recycled or composted. RecycleFEST encourages residents to help close the gap by recycling and reusing materials that conserve resources, reduce landfill waste and protect the environment.

The following list of items will be accepted:

• Usable adult bicycles
• Athletic shoes
• Keys
• Cell phones
• Rechargeable batteries
• Crayons
• Eyeglasses
• Hearing aids
• License plates
• Wine corks
• Empty pill bottles, labels removed
• Tennis balls
• Golf balls

Residents may also bring up to four paper grocery bags of personal documents per household for secure shredding and recycling. Paper clips and staples are acceptable, but plastic covers and binders cannot be processed. The shredding service will be available until the truck reaches capacity. RecycleFEST helps Lee’s Summit residents take simple, meaningful steps toward sustainability and community pride.

For more information, visit cityofls.net/greenLS or call 816-969-1800