Public Utilities
Electricity
816-421-6600
800-303-0752
www.aquila.com
Independence Power & Light
816-325-7930
www.ci.independence.mo.us/pl
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
913-573-9000
www.bpu.com
Kansas City Power & Light Company
816-471-5275
www.kcpl.com
Westar Energy
800-383-1183
www.wstnres.com
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
800-621-1867
www.atmosenergy.com
The Empire District Gas Co.
800-424-0427
www.empiredistrict.com
Missouri Gas Energy
816-756-5252
800-582-1234
www.missourigasenergy.com
ONEOK Kansas Gas Service
800-794-4780
www.oneok.com
Water/Sewer & Waste Removal
Providers of water, sewer services, and solid-waste removal vary within the region's municipalities. Refer to the city government pages of your phone book or the county offices for unincorporated areas for more information on utilities.
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
913-573-9000
www.bpu.com
Kansas City, MO Water Service
816-513-0123
www.kcmo.org
Lee’s Summit Water
816-969-1900
WaterOne of Johnson County
913-895-1800
www.waterone.org
Recycling
Many cities in the metroplex now offer a curbside recycling program or have developed convenient drop-off centers. Contact your city or home association for details. For more information on recycling including a list of recycling locations, contact:
Recycling Hotline
Mid-America Regional Council
816-474-TEAM
www.marc.org/Environment/Recycle
Disposal –Trash
Deffenbaugh Disposal or BFI
913-631-3300 / 816-254-9436
Residential Telephone
AT&T
800-246-9494
www.att.com
Birch Telecom
888-772-4724
www.birch.com
Everest
913-825-3000
www.everestkc.net
Sprint
800-788-7084
www.sprint.com
Cable Television
800-246-9494
www.att.com
Comcast
800-892-8719
www.comcast.com
Everest
913-825-3000
www.everestkc.net
Time Warner
816-222-5776
www.timewarnercable.com/kansascity
Postal Service (USPS)
Locate a Post Office
General Information
www.usps.gov
USPS Online Mover's Guide
https://moversguide.usps.com
Utility Savings Information
Kansas Corporation Commission
www.kcc.state.ks.us
Regional utilities advocate for consumers
Missouri Public Utilities Commission
www.psc.mo.gov
Regulation authority to ensure efficient utilities at a fair price
Energy Guide
www.energyguide.com
Directory of providers and advice on lowering utility bills
Energy Price Shopping
www.Energyshop.com
Comparative costs for gas and electric suppliers
Cell Phone Comparison
http://cellphones.about.com
Overview of features, plans, and accessories