Julia Williams
Editor-in-Chief 

Within Northeast Neighborhood boundaries, the community had an opportunity to discard odds and ends from 8 a.m., to noon, Saturday, Sept. 7 during Independence Plaza and Indian Mound’s “Dumpster Day.”

Separate dumpster offered for leaves and brush Saturday, Sept. 7 at Independence Boulevard Christian Church (606 Gladstone Ave). | Photo by Julia Williams

Two separate dumpster drop-off events — hosted by Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council and Indian Mound Neighborhood Association — were held at two locations: Independence Boulevard Christian Church (606 Gladstone Ave) and Indian Mound Park (501 N Belmont Blvd). 

Dumpster pilled-high Saturday, Sept. 7, Independence Boulevard Christian Church (606 Gladstone Ave).
| Photo by Julia Williams

Provided by the City of Kansas City,  participating neighborhood associations sponsor a dumpster for $60 a piece — allowing Northeast residents to dispose of items for free, Indian Mound Neighborhood Association board member Kay Hopkins shared, Saturday. 

Saturday marked the fifth and final individual dumpster day of this season, following previous events, which started in April. 

Indian Mound Park (501 N Belmont Blvd) the morning of Sept. 7 as neighbors gather to de-clutter items in efforts to keep their homes and the neighborhood tidy. | Photo by Julia Williams

However, along with Northeast Alliance Together (NEAT),  Northeast neighborhoods will host the semi-annual Community Clean Up on Oct. 5.  Locations will include Budd Park (5001 St. John Ave). This event will involve city-provided garbage trucks to collect bulky items in addition to brush and leaf collection, beginning at 8 a.m. and concluding at noon —  or when trucks are full.

Neighbors gather Saturday Sept. 7 at Indian Mound Park (501 N Belmont Blvd) to discard items and join in conversation with Indian Mound Neighborhood Association members.| Photo by Julia Williams

Scarritt Renaissance’s Concourse Park (200 Benton Blvd) location will also allow for tire drop-off as well as bulky items and brush. 

The Indian Mound Neighborhood Association is currently accepting volunteers for this event. For those interested, volunteers can either show-up day of, or email in advance: president.imna@gmail.com.