JCCC Center for Sustainability

09/30/2026

09/28/2026

The Sustainable Campus Index highlights the most sustainable colleges and universities across numerous impact areas and overall by institution type, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). Latest Sustainable Campus Index Access the 2026 Sustainable Campus Inde...

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

Hey Kansas City Metro! Have you checked out our updated recycling flyer? We've added paper and plastic to-go cups to the list of accepted recyclables.

Visit RecycleSpot.org to see what else can and can't be recycled at the curb!

09/03/2026

Friendly Labor Day weekend reminder that those delicious greasy burgers do a number on your paper plates! Toss your used paper plates into the trash can and keep them from contaminating your recycle bin!

Or, if you're feeling especially eco-friendly this weekend, bring washable and reusable plastic plates to the cookout! And no, a frisbee isn't an appropriate substitute...

08/25/2026

Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding: September 19, Saturday 9am-noon. SM South Highschool 5800 W. 107th St. Check out the link for more event details.

Our friends at City of Overland Park, Kansas Government are hosting an electronics recycling & paper shredding event on Saturday, September 19th from 9am-noon at SM South High School (5800 W. 107th St.). Open to all residents.
Recycle your electronics (computers, TVs, phones, rechargeable batteries, etc.), small appliances (microwaves, toasters) and most items powered with a cord or battery. No large appliances (full-size refrigerators, washing machines, etc.). Documents for shredding will also be accepted for a suggested donation of $5 per box.
Charges for electronics: CRT monitors ($5), CRT TVs ($30), Projection TVs ($30), and LCD TVs ($20). Cash or card accepted
Documents will be shredded on-site.
More info: https://www.opkansas.gov/content/event/electronics-recycling-and-document-shredding-sep-19-2026-9-a-m-noon

08/24/2026

08/18/2026

Construction Debris Drop-Off: September 19, 8:00 am-2:00pm. Location: Shawnee Mission South High School 5800 W. 107th St. Overland Park, KS 66207. Residents are limited to one visit and no more than a truck and medium trailer amount of waste. Staff will be available to assist with unloading, but residents should be prepared to unload their material at the event. Examples of accepted waste are old decking, fencing, lumber, railroad ties, and other construction and demolition debris.

Disposing of old decking, fencing, lumber, railroad ties and other construction and demolition debris can be difficult. We can take some of those items off your hands.