Environment

These days, being green is a whole lot more than recycling.

We are faced with all kinds of choices to help keep the community a healthy, livable community through back-yard gardens, energy efficient appliances, carpooling, reusing, picking up after our pets and more.

Residents and businesses can get involved in keeping resources clean and healthy by simple steps that really add up.

We challenge you to Be a Green Neighbor by protecting natural resources through energy conservation, reduction of air and water pollution, recycling and staying up-to-date with environmental news through EcoConnect, our online environmental newsletter.

  • At Home

    At Home

    Keeping our environment safe begins at home. Learn about rain barrels, composting, household hazardous materials, energy savings and much more.

  • At Work

    At Work

    Learn about alternative transportation to work, recycling and what you can do to save energy at work.

  • For Businesses

    For Businesses

    Information for developers, restaurant owners, landscapers, and pool maintenance.

  • Outdoors

    Outdoors

    Protecting outdoor places for future generations begins with you. Find out about the natural resources right here in Overland Park that you and your family can enjoy.

  • Report Pollution

    Report Pollution

    Every day, leaves, grass, oil, restaurant grease and other pollutants are dumped into the storm drain system. Report pollution and be a part of the solution.

  • Events/Volunteering

    Events/Volunteering

    Find out more on environmental events and volunteer opportunities held throughout the year. Join the thousands of other residents plant a tree, recycle electronics or monitor a stream.