Health and Environment
Empty paint? No need to wait!
Empty latex paint cans can be placed in regular trash if empty or contents are completely solidified with lids removed to allow trash haulers to verify the can is empty or dry.
Going green in spring: Recycle lawns
Spring chores often include dealing with leftover leaves from last fall. Bagging leaves and grass clippings takes a lot of time, and cramming them into bags or bundling them can be difficult.
Ready, set, cheer: Staying healthy for FIFA World Cup 2026 events
Kansas City is preparing to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026™. For Johnson County residents, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy the energy and excitement close to home.
Free testing checks wells for safe drinking water
The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment has received a federal grant to provide free drinking water well testing until June 30 to local property owners who receive their drinking water from a well.