Environment Articles

MARC Solid Waste Management District awards nearly $800,000 to advance waste reduction, recycling
January 12, 2026 | Posted in Environment
Sticker informing about equipment being paid for in part by the MARC Solid Waste Management District

The MARC Solid Waste Management District has awarded nearly $800,000 to eight Kansas City region organizations to support waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting projects in 2026. 

2025 ozone season recap
January 5, 2026 | Posted in Environment
clouds

2025 regional monitor violation located at Rocky Creek extends unfortunate trend of poor air quality to three years.

'Treecycle' your natural holiday tree and greenery
December 22, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Christmas tree recycling location

When the holidays are over and it’s time to take down your natural holiday trees, wreaths and garland, give them a second life by recycling them. 

 

Solid Waste Management District celebrates productive year at annual luncheon
December 18, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Two images of awardees posing for photos

The MARC Solid Waste Management District celebrated another year of outreach, education and grantee successes with its annual luncheon and awards event this month.

Kansas City APWA chapter approves updates, single set of stormwater standards for region
December 18, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Panel discussing stormwater updates

On Dec. 10, members of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Kansas City Metro chapter approved new specification updates for Section 5600, the engineering, design and management standards for storm drainage systems and facilities used by most jurisdictions in the region.

Vibrant Success Stories event celebrates sustainable planning in the region
December 8, 2025 | Posted in Environment