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Douglas County showed up last year with over 80,000 pounds of electronics recycled! Let’s do it again this year!
Join us for the 2025 Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Free State High School (4700 Overland Dr.) Bring your old computers, TVs, ...cords, and other dusty tech. It’s free for most items, open to all Douglas County residents, and helps prevent harmful materials from entering the landfill.
For more information, visit the link in our bio.
🚽 We’ve seen your concerns — and we hear you.
Right now, our team is performing routine sewer cleaning as part of our four-year preventative maintenance cycle. This is not related to cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) project work. These cleanings help keep our system flowing smoothly for ...all 35,000+ customers across Lawrence.
💧 Occasionally, water or material may back up through plumbing fixtures like toilets — but this is often tied to issues on the private side of the sewer line, not the City’s main. If this happens to you, we encourage you to call us right away so we can assess the situation: 785-832-7800.
We appreciate your patience as we maintain this essential system. Our team is committed to safe, reliable service — and we’re here to help if you need us.
Reminder! We're setting up shop to chat about and celebrate affordable housing in our community! Come visit us at one of the following:
🏠 Cottin's Hardware Farmers Market from 4-6:30 p.m. TODAY
🏠 Lawrence Farmers Market from 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 31
...We’ll have:
🔹 Lots of community resources
🔹 Fun games for all
🔹 Free swag to take home (while supplies last)
Stop by, say hi, and be part of the conversation about making Lawrence a place where everyone can thrive.
♻️ Douglas County showed UP last year — over 80,000 pounds of electronics recycled! Let’s do it again.
Join us for the 2025 Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Free State High School (4700 Overland Dr.) Bring your old computers, TVs, cords, ...and other dusty tech. It’s free for most items, open to all Douglas County residents, and helps keep harmful materials out of the landfill.
🎥 Check out the video below to see what 80,000 pounds of progress looks like.
Next up for Affordable Housing Month: The New Hampshire Street Lofts! This development from the Flint Hills Holdings Group will provide approximately 48 affordable housing units for people aged 55+. The project was awarded $100K in 2023 and $300K in 2024 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The ...lofts are currently in development.
A new episode of the Collaborative Solutions podcast is live! Meet Sgt. Joshua Klamm, a Topeka police officer rewriting the rules of public safety. Instead of handcuffs, he leads with heart — connecting with unsheltered folks, building trust, and proving compassion is the job.
👂 Tune... in where you get your podcasts: collaborativesolutionspodcast.podbean.com
🛑 Heads up, Lawrence Ave. drivers! 🛑 An emergency storm sewer repair is underway in the 700 block of Lawrence Ave., and the road is now closed to through traffic. Please detour via Kasold Dr. to get around the area.
🛠 City crews are replacing damaged inlets and underground pipe to... keep the street safe and functional.
📆 Work is expected to take 3–4 weeks.
Thanks for staying flexible while we make these critical repairs!
Reminder! City offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
🗑 Solid waste collection will follow your regular schedule.
🚗 Parking meters, lots and garages will be free on May 26.
🚌 No Lawrence Transit service on May 26.
🏊 Lawrence ...Kansas Parks and Recreation facility hours vary. Check out our release for details: lawrenceks.org/2025/05/20/city-offices-closed-service-alterations-set-for-memorial-day-2
Next up for Affordable Housing Month: The New Hampshire Street Lofts! This development from the Flint Hills Holdings Group will provide approximately 48 affordable housing units for people aged 55+. The project was awarded $100K in 2023 and $300K in 2024 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The ...lofts are currently in development!