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Expanded Hours for Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off

New expanded dates and hours for Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off begin with the Second Saturday Event scheduled for February 11, 2012.  The free event is open to all Johnson County residents from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. 

Olathe Announces Crime Free Business Program

The Olathe Police Department, the City of Olathe, and the Olathe Chamber of Commerce are pleased to  announce a new crime prevention program available to Olathe businesses.

City Transfer Station to Close on January 28

The City of Olathe Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, January 28, to allow for installation of new scales.

Montgomery Leaving Olathe City Council

At the January 10 Olathe City Council meeting, At-Large Councilmember Bob Montgomery announced his plans to resign his position effective with the appointment of his replacement in the near future. 

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund Celebrates All-Time High

The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund is celebrating its most successful year ever with donations exceeding $95,000 – far surpassing the goal of $80,000. 

City Offices Closed for MLK Holiday

City of Olathe offices will close on Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  The City’s trash and recycling collection schedule will NOT be impacted.
 

MLK Day Events Planned

“Martin Luther King Legacy: The Courage to Believe” is the theme for the 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration, sponsored by the City of Olathe, the Olathe Human Relations Commission, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe Public Schools, and the Olathe Chamber of Commerce.

Daddy Daughter Ball - Register by January 20

Each year, Olathe’s Daddy Daughter Ball is a major event.  Fathers and daughters age five to twelve can enjoy an evening of dancing and refreshments along with complimentary photos and other surprises.

Olathe Trash Collection Not Impacted by New County Plan

City of Olathe solid waste customers are NOT impacted by Johnson County’s new trash plan, effective January 1, 2012.  There will be no changes for City of Olathe trash, yard waste, recycling and bulk pick-up collection.

Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Olathe residents can recycle cut trees by placing them at the curb on their regular trash collection day.

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