With spring in full swing, Johnson County cities are offering annual bulky item pickup and recycling events this month.

From Prairie Village’s month-long, weekends-only large item pickup and week-long events in Merriam and Roeland Park to a recycling event in Overland Park, there are ways for all spring cleaning Johnson Countians to dispose of their unwanted items this year.

For those who want to give back in the vein of spring cleaning, one city is asking the public to help clean up the community later this month.

Prairie Village’s large item pickup starts this weekend

Each spring, the city of Prairie Village offers large item pickup as an additional service through its solid waste provider, Republic Services.

Taking place over four Saturdays, this year’s large item pickup starts the weekend of April 10. Appliances, railroad ties, fencing, furniture and carpet are all acceptable items.

Residents must place items on the curb by 7 a.m. the morning of their scheduled pickup. Mattress pickups are allowed the Friday before their scheduled pickup.

Here are the dates for this year’s large item pickup:

• April 11 for homes east of Roe Avenue and south of 75th Street
• April 18 for homes east of Roe Avenue and north of 75th Street
• April 25 for homes west of Roe Avenue and north of 75th Street
• May 2 for homes west of Roe Avenue and south of 75th Street

Recycle unwanted items in Overland Park on April 11

The city of Overland Park’s annual Recycling Extravaganza is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 11 at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd.

The public can drop off items like building materials, toys, furniture, and unused fabric, in good or salable condition, for reuse or donation.

There is also a disposal or recycling option for items like cell phones, medications, tires and electronics.

No residency is required for this event. Check out a full list of acceptable items online here.

Drop-off items at Dumpster Days in Lenexa

Lenexans can clean out their homes of bulky items and drop them off April 11 or April 12 during the city’s Dumpster Days event.

Residents must show proof of residency, like a driver’s license or utility bill with a current Lenexa address.

Acceptable items like cardboard, lawn mowers and light fixtures can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Municipal Services Center, 7700 Cottonwood St.

Other items like appliances, tires and electronics may have a drop-off fee, which can be found online here.

Donate items at Shawnee’s Un-Dumpster Day

The city of Shawnee’s Un-Dumpster Day is from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 18 at the Shawnee Justice Center, 5860 Renner Road.

Old electronics, paint and tires can be recycled at the event, and paper can also be shredded.

Other items like clothing and furniture that are in good condition can be donated to a charity partner. More details on acceptable items will be shared soon, according to the city’s website.

Those interested in volunteering can also sign up online here.

Curbside large item pickup in Merriam starts April 20

The city of Merriam’s large item pickup, completed by the city’s public works crews, starts the week of April 20.

Items must be set curbside by 7 a.m. the day of a resident’s scheduled pickup (see a map here). Residents are asked to wait until the weekend of April 18 to set out large items on the curbs.

Acceptable items to dispose of include furniture, appliances and rugs.

Mission’s annual citywide spring cleaning is April 20

If you’ve cleaned out your home this spring, then consider helping the city of Mission clean up the community.

Mission’s annual Citywide Clean Up event starts at 8 a.m. on April 25 with a pancake breakfast at Powell Community Center.

At 9:30 a.m., volunteers will take to the streets to clean up designated spots around the city.

Sign up to volunteer online here.

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