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City Communications Office

City of Kansas City, Mo.

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CONTACT: City Communications Office, 816-513-1349

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug 19, 2011

City leaf and brush drop-off centers extend operations to assist residents

To aid residents affected by the metro area’s recent storms, the City of Kansas City, Mo., Leaf and Brush Drop-Off Centers have extended their days of operations.

The drop-off center located at 1815 N. Chouteau Trafficway will be open today, Friday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Aug. 28 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The City’s other drop-off center, located just south of I-470 on the east side of Raytown Road, will be open Saturday, Aug. 20 through Sunday, Aug. 28 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is closed today, Friday, Aug. 19.

After Sunday, Aug. 28, the centers will return to regular hours, open only Saturdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Residents of Kansas City, Mo., can bring leaves, yard waste and brush to either location.

Media inquiries about this issue should be directed to Dennis Gagnon of the City Communications Office at 816-513-2659.

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