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Sustainability

As Landfills Approach Capacity, Upcycling Gains Momentum

More Kansas Citians Are Embracing Ways to Divert Waste

by Julie Freijat

News & Issues

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Signs Bill to Kill South Kansas City Landfill

The legislation’s passage and the governor’s signature are key to an agreement to scrap the proposed 270-acre project

by Allison Kite

News & Issues

KC Residents Will Soon Be Able to Throw Away Twice as Much Trash. How Will it Affect Recycling?

With bigger trash carts, Kansas City is trying to put a lid on litter and dumping problems. But the city still has a long way to go before it can meet zero-waste goals.

by Josh Merchant, The Beacon

News & Issues

Raymore Approves Deal Designed to Kill Kansas City Landfill

Deal Would Pay Developers $3.73 Million to Abandon Proposal in South Kansas City

by Allison Kite

News & Issues

Bill Targeting Controversial Kansas City Landfill Clears Initial Missouri House Vote

State representative urges colleagues to fix a ‘broken process that unfairly hurts Missourians’

by Allison Kite

News & Issues

Kansas City-area Residents Plead with Missouri Lawmakers to Stop Landfill

Land Use Battle Resumes

by Allison Kite

News & Issues

Missouri Capitol Showdown Looms Over Kansas City Landfill

Developers hoping to build the landfill have hired 18 lobbyists in the hopes of stopping legislation that could kill the project

by Allison Kite

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Landfills

As Landfills Approach Capacity, Upcycling Gains Momentum

More Kansas Citians Are Embracing Ways to Divert Waste

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Signs Bill to Kill South Kansas City Landfill

The legislation’s passage and the governor’s signature are key to an agreement to scrap the proposed 270-acre project

KC Residents Will Soon Be Able to Throw Away Twice as Much Trash. How Will it Affect Recycling?

With bigger trash carts, Kansas City is trying to put a lid on litter and dumping problems. But the city still has a long way to go before it can meet zero-waste goals.

Raymore Approves Deal Designed to Kill Kansas City Landfill

Deal Would Pay Developers $3.73 Million to Abandon Proposal in South Kansas City

Bill Targeting Controversial Kansas City Landfill Clears Initial Missouri House Vote

State representative urges colleagues to fix a ‘broken process that unfairly hurts Missourians’

Kansas City-area Residents Plead with Missouri Lawmakers to Stop Landfill

Land Use Battle Resumes

Missouri Capitol Showdown Looms Over Kansas City Landfill

Developers hoping to build the landfill have hired 18 lobbyists in the hopes of stopping legislation that could kill the project

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Feature Series

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Landfills

As Landfills Approach Capacity, Upcycling Gains Momentum

More Kansas Citians Are Embracing Ways to Divert Waste

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson Signs Bill to Kill South Kansas City Landfill

The legislation’s passage and the governor’s signature are key to an agreement to scrap the proposed 270-acre project

KC Residents Will Soon Be Able to Throw Away Twice as Much Trash. How Will it Affect Recycling?

With bigger trash carts, Kansas City is trying to put a lid on litter and dumping problems. But the city still has a long way to go before it can meet zero-waste goals.

Raymore Approves Deal Designed to Kill Kansas City Landfill

Deal Would Pay Developers $3.73 Million to Abandon Proposal in South Kansas City

Bill Targeting Controversial Kansas City Landfill Clears Initial Missouri House Vote

State representative urges colleagues to fix a ‘broken process that unfairly hurts Missourians’

Kansas City-area Residents Plead with Missouri Lawmakers to Stop Landfill

Land Use Battle Resumes

Missouri Capitol Showdown Looms Over Kansas City Landfill

Developers hoping to build the landfill have hired 18 lobbyists in the hopes of stopping legislation that could kill the project

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