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Riley County officials warn Amur honeysuckle designation and rising HHW costs will strain local resources
Summary
Riley County weed and HHW staff told commissioners that Amur honeysuckle is likely to be designated a noxious weed in spring 2026 (Class C), obligating counties to contain populations; staff warned full removal will be costly and noted rising household hazardous waste disposal costs and regional deposit programs that shift processing to private contractors.
Riley County’s weed control and household hazardous waste (HHW) staff updated commissioners Dec. 4 on a growing local infestation of Amur honeysuckle and on mounting costs for HHW disposal.
Mike Bowler, speaking for the county weed and HHW program, said he expects the Kansas Department of Agriculture to designate Amur honeysuckle a noxious weed in spring 2026 and that he successfully advocated to have it listed as Class…
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