LOCAL UTILITIES
Public Utilities
With the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. The following list includes only the major companies that serve the state. For specific providers in your community, contact your municipal clerk—or your county clerk if you reside in an unincorporated area.
Electricity
Kansas City Power & Light Company
816-471-5275
Westar Energy
800-383-1183
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
913-573-9000
Independence Power & Light
816-325-7930
Natural Gas
Kansas Gas Service
(800) 794-4780
Atmos Energy
800-621-1867
Missouri Gas Energy
816-756-5252
800-582-1234
The Empire District Gas Co.
800-424-0427
ONEOK Kansas Gas Service
800-794-4780
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.
WaterOne of Johnson County
913-895-1800
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
913-573-9000
Kansas City, MO Water Service
816-513-0123
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
Residential Telephone
AT&T
800-246-9494
Birch Telecom
888-772-4724
Century Link
1-800-366-8201
SureWest
913-825-3000
Cable Television
Time Warner
816-222-5776
www.timewarnercable.com/kansascity
AT&T
800-246-9494
Comcast
800-892-8719
SureWest
913-825-3000
Postal Service (USPS)
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General Information
USPS Online Mover's Guide
Utility Savings Information
Kansas Corporation Commission
Regional utilities advocate for consumers
Missouri Public Utilities Commission
Regulation authority to ensure efficient utilities at a fair price
Energy Guide
Directory of providers and advice on lowering utility bills
Energy Price Shopping
Comparative costs for gas and electric suppliers
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