The City’s Leaf Pickup Program runs mid-October through mid-December. City crews use a vacuum truck to pick up leaves along the side of residential streets. Residents who don’t want to bag their leaves can rake them in the grass area next to the sidewalk. Raking leaves into the street is prohibited by law because they obstruct the flow of storm water and clog catch basins, which can increase the severity of flash flooding. Generally, it takes the City crews one week to pick up leaves throughout the entire residential area. Delays may occur when we experience rainy weather because the vacuum equipment is ineffective when leaves are wet. If you have any questions you may call 816-274-6004 for assistance

In the winter months, City crews monitor weather closely and try to get a jump on approaching storms. They pretreat road surfaces with liquid brine and follow an established route that addresses Hospital Hill for emergency situations and dangerous hilly routes first, then residential, business and truck routes. They continue to treat and clear with snow plows and blowers as the storm progresses. In the residential areas, it is always greatly appreciated if vehicles can be cleared from the streets whenever possible for greater effectiveness. The number one priority for our crews is to make every effort to clear streets for emergency personnel. Snow along the main streets such as Armour and Swift is pushed to the middle of the street and reduced after the storm has passed.

Armour Road has been declared an Emergency Snow Route. During a declared snow emergency, vehicles are prohibited from parking on Armour Road between Fayette and Linn Streets. Whenever the City determines that street conditions will make it necessary to remove snow or ice from the streets, the City will activate the emergency snow route provision. All vehicles must be moved within two hours after the City declares a parking prohibition.

Whenever possible, the City will announce the activation of the emergency snow route on its website, Textcaster and social media channels. If in doubt that it may snow or there will be an accumulation of ice, it is advised that you move your vehicle. If any vehicle is parked on either side of Armour Road during a snow or ice event for which an emergency has been declared, the vehicle may be ticketed and towed without further notice.