Community Cleanup and Beautification Support

Keep Kansas City Beautiful can support you as you plan your event and coordinate volunteers. We offer a Community Cleanup Guide, press release templates, free supplies, a tool lending shed and more!
To get started, call us at 816-561-1086 or send us an e-mail.

Need Volunteer Workers?
Community Cleanup Guide -  KKCB - Community Cleanup Guide

Cleanup Safety Tips
Tools & Supplies -  KKCB - Tool Check-Out form

Trash Removal And Recycling
Abandoned Car Removal

Volunteer Workers

The Metropolitan Community Service Program provides cost-free labor to area organizations. Their court-appointed workers clean up vacant lots, illegal dumpsites and city parks. They also remove graffiti and participate in city and neighborhood beautification projects. Over the past few years, MCSP has picked up more than 2.8 million pounds of litter.

This volunteer service is offered at no expense to taxpayers thus saving the city thousands of dollars each month.
For more information or to schedule community service workers, please call 816-960-6809.

Cleanup Safety Tips

• Wear gloves and thick-soled, closed-toe shoes
• Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts
• Wear safety vests or bright colors for roadside cleanups
• Wear sunscreen and bug repellent
• Drink plenty of fluids and keep "quick energy foods" on hand
• Be aware of your surroundings and the potential hazards associated with them (e.g. passing cars, hazardous tree branches, poison ivy, etc.)
• Use the "buddy system" and work in teams of two or three to maximize safety
• Wash hands with soap after the cleanup
• Bag litter according to directions and place in designated locations
• Remember to take breaks when needed
• Don't pick up hazardous materials such as hypodermic needles, sharp objects, old car batteries, condoms, animal carcasses or other unidentified, questionable objects.
• Don't overstuff bags
• Don't bring pets to events, as they may distract participants or even detract from the cleanup
• Don't enter water if doing a waterway cleanup.
• Don't attempt to move large, heavy objects. Report illegal dumping, graffiti, tires and bulky items to the event coordinators.
• Have fun!

Tools and Supplies

Supplies are limited – get yours early!

Keep Kansas City Beautiful has the following supplies to offer upon request. Many are free of charge. Just complete the reservation form and send, fax or e-mail it to KKCB.
 KKCB - Tool Check-Out form


Available supplies:

• Trash Bags (FREE)
• Great American Cleanup Banner & Stickers (FREE) Banner is 6x12 feet with GAC logo, national sponsors, and blank space for your logos. Stickers are 3 inch round stickers for volunteers and come 500 to a roll. (Available March 1 – May 31)
• Tool Lending Shed Volunteers may borrow basic tools such as rakes, shovels, brooms, litter grabbers and more. The Toolshed is located at the Deramus Recycling Center, 4707 Deramus. Please call ahead to arrange borrowing tools FREE of charge.
• Work Gloves A limited supply of gloves is available. Please collect and return for reuse.
• Recycling Containers (link to Green Event Program Page) (Free Rental Starter Kit: 5 Bins, 5 Bags and one small banner) ClearStream outdoor beverage and paper recycling containers for rent and information on how to have a Green Event.
• Cigarette Pocket Ashtrays ($2.00 per ashtray) These ashtrays eliminate odor, fit in a pocket, and provide smokers a way to properly dispose of their cigarette litter.

Trash Removal And Recycling

KCMO Neighborhood Cleanup Assistance Program

The Neighborhood Cleanup Assistance Program is part of the Public Works Department’s Solid Waste Division and can help you with Cleanup Planning, Dumpsters, Multi-neighborhood Cleanups and the Blue Bag service. If you live in Kansas City, Missouri, call 816-513-1313 for dumpsters and other waste removal including yard waste and used tires.

City Waste Removal Services

For information on your city’s waste removal services, contact your City Hall Recycling Services.
Visit www.recyclespot.org for regional recycling resources.

Recycling

Recycling bins for rent and other materials including recycling banners, table signs, volunteer vests, gloves, litter bags, cigarette pocket ashtrays and litter grabbers.
Reserve recycling bins and other items today!
E-mail Form -
Fax Form -
Clearstream Recycling Bin Bag Lock Instructions -  KKCB - Clearstream Bag lock instructions

Green Events Results & Evaluation Form
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