Public Works

Public Works

Pothole Hotline: (816) 325-7624
Trash Line: (816) 325-7623

111 E. Maple, 3rd Floor
City Hall
Independence, MO 64050

John Powell, Director
Phone: (816) 325-7600

Rights-Of-Way and Street Cuts, Trees, and Driver's Sight Obstructions
Zan McKinney
(816) 325-7781

Floodplains, Drainage, Plan Review, Sanitary Sewers
Scott Green
(816) 325-7618

Erosion Control, Septic Systems
Tim Saale
(816) 325-7617

Adopt-A-Street and Block Parties
Laura Lower
(816) 325-7602

Land Acquisition
Morris Heide
(816) 325-7845

Traffic
Donna Coatsworth
(816) 325-7608

Design Projects
Ivan Ubben
(816) 325-7768

Construction Projects
Shar Dilmaghani
(816) 325-7611

Sanitary Sewer Design and Review
Michael Winckler
(816) 325-7619

Street Maintenance
Potholes, Roadside Dumping, Recycling, Signs
(816) 325-7627

Online Right-of-Way Permits Apply for a permit anytime online.

Little Blue Parkway Ribbon-cutting Little Blue Parkway is now open to traffic.

Drop-Off Depot The Drop-Off Depot accepts trash and brush on the second Saturday of each month, March through November.

Recycling Lawn and garden equipment, electronics and appliances are now accepted at both locations. Check here for locations and hours of operation.

Interactive Sewer Improvements Map Now Available View details about major improvement projects. Mobile version and apps also available!

Public Works Green Focus The Public Works Department is working to reflect environmental sensitivity in its daily operations.

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