Solid Waste
Solid Waste Management Plan Goals | Board Members | Meeting Minutes | Solid Waste Grant Program | Grant Application and Resources | Household Hazardous Waste | Contact
The Northwest Missouri Regional Solid Waste Management District, Region A, serves the same five-county region as the Regional Council, providing local communities and governments easy access to waste reduction technical services. It is one of twenty Solid Waste Management Districts operating with uniquely different funding levels, board structures, administrative organization, geographic size and demographics. District oversight is provided by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Solid Waste Management Program.
Regional Council staff members provide administration, education, and implementation of the Northwest Missouri Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. The Solid Waste Management District is directed by local leaders appointed to participate on the Full Council, Executive Board and Advisory Committee. For each Grant Call the Executive Board evaluates and ranks grant applications to award grant funds for community projects. Funds can be used for various projects to divert waste, create opportunities for recycling, new market research and development, to collect and process compost, and recycling education. The goal is to encourage everyone to “reduce, reuse & recycle.”
Solid Waste Management Plan Goals:
Reduce the amount of solid waste entering the landfill.
Promote the reuse of products and materials in the district.
Promote and assist the implementation of recycling projects throughout the region.
Encourage local governments and citizens to get involved in compost programs.
Encourage proper disposal techniques and provide infrastructure for waste management.
Collaborate with local governments and solid waste service providers to ensure safe and sanitary management and compliance of solid waste regulations.
Support disposal of special wastes.
Provide public education to citizens of the region through multiple outlets.
Board Members
Region A operates with a Full Council and Executive Board comprised of community leaders representing each county and cities with a population over 500. They meet on a regular basis; Full Council semi-annually and the Executive Board monthly. These two groups oversee all activities of the district, governed both by bylaws and Missouri state law.
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Executive Board
Debbie Roach, Chairperson
David Carroll, Vice Chairperson
Mackenzie Manring, Secretary/Treasurer
Mike Sager, Member
Paul Seaman, Member
Bill Walker, Member
Richard Wilson, Member
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Full Council
David Carroll, Chairperson, Holt County
Debbie Roach, Vice Chairperson, Grant City
Mackenzie Manring, Secretary/Treasurer, Albany
Jim Quimby, Atchison County
Richard Burke, Atchison County
Paul Seaman, Tarkio
Ryan Kingery, Fairfax
Brentlee Thomas, Rock Port
Randy Cline, Gentry County
Mike Sager, Gentry County
Shanda Parrish, Stanberry
Don Combe, King City
Bryan Markt, Holt County
Duane Nauman, Mound City
Richard Wilson, Oregon
Bill Walker, Nodaway County
Alex Callow, Nodaway County
Matt Wray, Hopkins
John McBride, Maryville
Dean Kelly, Burlington Junction
Tyler Paxon, Worth County
Regan Nonneman, Worth County
Executive Board Minutes
Full Council Board Minutes
Solid Waste Board Archives
The Solid Waste Advisory Committee, comprised of industry and regional community representatives, meets once each year. This committee makes recommendations to the Executive Board. Their job is to review the Solid Waste Management District goals and to advise the Executive Board on the merits of grant applications.
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Advisory Committee
Cynthia Pederson, Citizen
Dick VanVactor, Citizen
Dennis Porter, Solid Waste Industry
Diane Higdon, Commercial Generator
Shane Baumgart, Commercial Generator
Solid Waste Grant Program
The Stanberry Bulldog Recycling Initiative is off to a great start! Pictured are the crumb weights made from recycled materials along with the signage in the weight room.
The pictures of the football players are showing the recyclable water bottles purchased through this grant project which showcases products made from recycled materials.
Check out the latest recycling happenings in the latest News from the Northwest
Region A starts the grant process in February with a grant call, the public posting in regional newspapers of the availability of grant funds. Through a competitive grant application process, the grant requests submitted are evaluated and ranked by the Solid Waste Management District Executive Board in April. The grant requests must meet specific criteria established by the Executive Board to be considered for funding. This is a reimbursement grant program. Each applicant must document all aspects of their request including bid documents, budget, and letters of commitment from those providing in-kind goods and services or cash match. Match is required by the District at a minimum of 20% with some exceptions.
Applications approved at the local level are then submitted to the State for a second review process and approval. Once the State approves the application for funding, the grant funds are released to the District for distribution to the subgrantees.
A Financial Assistance Agreement (FAA) is signed between the subgrantee and the District to finalize the grant process. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Solid Waste Management Program ‘General Terms and Conditions’ referenced in the Financial Assistance Agreement can be found below.
The District reimburses the applicant with proof of payment and the designated invoice which is the last page of the FAA. All invoices must be approved by the Executive Board. Each subgrantee is responsible for quarterly status reports, and final report for the grant project. Each quarter, project and financial reports are completed documenting fund administration and waste diversion.
Grant Application and Resources
The Northwest Missouri Solid Waste Management District has grant funds available from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Management Program to distribute to both public and private entities throughout Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway, and Worth Counties. The grant funds are intended to reduce the amount of waste entering the local waste stream and facilitate recycling. Some examples of projects include the purchase of can crushers, recycling trailers, aluminum and cardboard balers, forklifts, recycling bins, composting and other organic recycling projects. Grant funds have also been used for outdoor classrooms, recycling education, rubberized track, and recycling business expansion.
The Solid Waste District FY2024 Grant Application Window is open as of February 1, 2023. Use the buttons below to access information about applying.
Individuals or entities interested in applying for funds for a waste reduction or recycling project may contact our office via phone at (660) 582-5121 ext. 4; or, via e-mail at solid@nwmorcog.org
Local Recycling Options
Information for the residents of the five counties of the Solid Waste Management District: Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway and Worth Counties on what you can recycle, how to prepare the material and where to take it is available in this BROCHURE.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
No commercial or business waste accepted. Examples of HHW include: household chemicals (bleach, ammonia, and cleaners) fertilizers, pesticides, brake fluid, transmission fluid, household waxes, Ni-cad, lithium, and lead acid batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs, florescent tubes, antifreeze, oil base paint, and varnish. Do not mix household hazardous wastes together; keep in the original container. No latex paint accepted. Latex paint can be dried out and put into the trash. To view a complete list of acceptable and unacceptable items, please download the following document: HHW Brochure
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
MAY 20, 2023, at 1516 East Halsey St. in Maryville, 8:00 to NoonContact Us
For more information about the Northwest Missouri Regional Solid Waste Management District, please contact our Environmental Planner, at (660) 582-5121 ext.# 4 or email Solid Waste
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