The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) encourages you to dispose of all medications properly. Medication should not be flushed down the toilet!  Wastewater treatment cannot completely eliminate these substances, and so they are commonly found in local waterways, surface waters, and even drinking water.  

Keeping over-the-counter and prescription drugs "off the street and out of our rivers" is the mission of Missouri Prescription Pill Drug Disposal (Missouri P2D2), a nonprofit organization whose partners include St. Louis County Police, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Missouri American Water and MSD, with many other community groups.

Proper Disposal of Drugs

Missouri P2D2 recommends disposing of drugs at a designated collection point. Medicine collection boxes are available at nine police stations in St. Louis County to provide a convenient, safe place to drop off the unneeded medicines:  Including the Kirkwood Police Department.  Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines are accepted. The program is free and anonymous. The drug-disposal box can be found in the lobby of the Kirkwood Police Deaprtment, at 131 W. Madison, and the lobby is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

If you are unable to visit the Kirkwood Police Department, or participate in one of the two all-day drug drop-off events KPD hosts each year, you can follow these simple steps to dispose of medicines in the household trash:  

• Mix medicines (do NOT crush tablets or capsules) with an unpalatable substance such as kitty litter or used coffee grounds;
• Place the mixture in a container such as a sealed plastic bag; and
• Throw the container in your household trash.
• Before throwing out your empty pill bottle or other empty medicine packaging, remember to scratch out all information on the prescription label to make it unreadable and protect your privacy.

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District and all P2D2 partners appreciate your help in keeping drugs off the street and out of our rivers. Thank you. 

Recent Approvals:

~ CVS Pharmacy received Planning & Zoning approval to construct a 13,592 square foot pharmacy with drive-thru at 1085 N. Kirkwood Road.

~ Green & Clean received City Council approval to operate a home cleaning business at 632 W. Woodbine Avenue.

~ Namaste Yoga & Spa, received City Council approval to operate a yoga studio and day spa at 200 S. Kirkwood Road, Suite 240. The business will provide yoga instruction (conventional and innovative) as well as day spa activities (facials, waxing and sunless tanning).

Current Construction:

The new McDonalds restaurant under construction on Kirkwood Road.

~ McDonalds, which received City Council approval in January to operate a restaurant with drive-thru, is currently under construction. Targeted completion is mid-to late-October.

~ Greentree Church received a building permit to construct a place of worship at 100 Kirkwood Place. The main sanctuary will include seating for 422 individuals, and a separate fellowship hall will provide seating for 120 individuals. Classrooms will be located on the lower level. A large outdoor amphitheater will be the main focus on the west side of the facility and will allow for special church and public activities.

Under Review:

~ Fresh Thyme Market received approval for a re-zoning to B-4 Planned Commercial and a Preliminary Development Plan. A Final Development Plan will be forthcoming later this year. The proposed store, which is 27,977 square feet, will be located at 1018 N. Kirkwood Road. Fresh Thyme is a specialty grocer and will offer organic, locally sourced fruits and vegetables, store-created sausages, premium coffee beans, and local craft beers.

~ Domino's Pizza submitted a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review application for a restaurant use at 11240 Manchester Road.  

The City will begin a comprehensive water meter replacement program in October that will upgrade or replace approximately 10,340 meters. Residents were notified earlier this year in utility bills that the City would implement an automatic meter reading (AMR) system starting in the Fall.  The City has hired Utility Metering Solutions (UMS) to perform this upgrade and replacement project.  This improvement to the City's water distribution system adds an electronic meter-reading capability and allows the City to replace meters that have served beyond their estimated useful life.

The new "smart" meters will minimize the need for personnel to go onto property or inside the home, and they will eliminate the need for estimated bills. With the new system, Kirkwood Water will have the ability to detect if a leak or backflow problem is occurring in a resident's plumbing system.   The project is predicted to take about six months to complete. A list of frequently asked questions and answers will be posted on the City's Website within the next few weeks.

Some Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers):   

Q:  Do I need to be home for the meter replacement work?

A:  Residents with inside meters will need to schedule an appointment for UMS workers to access their home to change out/retrofit their meter. Residents with outside meters do not need to be home. Work will be performed Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 

Q: How much will the new meter cost me?

A:  There is no charge for the new meter.

~ Right Brain Drawing. Mary Feagan. Learn to access and use the right side of your brain the more creative, less judgmental, clearer-seeing side. Contact registrar for supply list. Kirkwood OASIS 311. Friday, Oct 10-Dec 5, 1:00-3:00 p.m. (no class Nov 28). Fee: $65; Sessions: 8

~ Harry Truman: Much More than an Ordinary Man. The story of Missouri's most famous son includes his difficult early life, his bravery in war and his rise in the powerful Pendergast political machine. Truman proved himself to be a man of great integrity in the US Senate and then as president.  Kirkwood OASIS 316. Tuesday, Nov 11, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fee: $13

For additional classes, more information, or to register, visit the OASIS Website at: http://www.oasisnet.org/Cities/Central/StLouisMO.aspx

FOR TEENS:

~ Star Wars Reads Day. Saturday, October 11, 11:00 a.m. Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day at the library with themed crafts and activities.

~ Nightmare on Holmes Avenue. Friday, October 17, 6:30 p.m. Are you brave enough to face your nightmares? Join us for a frightening game, ghoulish crafts and a terrifyingly good time! Grades 6-12. Registration required.

~ Art @ Your Library: Graffiti Art. Saturday, October 18, 2:00 p.m. Learn the ins and outs of aerosol art. Express your creative side while using spray paint cans, rollers and other graffiti art tools. Ages 12-18. Registration required.

~ TAG (Teen Advisory Group). Wednesday, October 29, 7:00 p.m. Join the Oak Bend Teen Advisory Group and become involved in planning teen activities for the year. Lots of snacks will be provided! Grades 6-12.