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Region M Solid Waste Management District
Region M Solid Waste Management District: Growing Recycling Since 1993
Solid Waste Districts are the primary organizations in Missouri established to plan for waste management needs at the local level. As such, Districts are directly responsible for ensuring that the District meets and maintains State mandated recycling goal. The waste reduction and recycling efforts of the residents and businesses in the Region M Solid grant funds diverted more than 237,380 tons* pounds of material since 1995 from the landfill. The Region M Solid Waste Management District is a regional agency that was created to help establish and expand waste reduction and recycling efforts in Southwest Missouri. The District includes the Barton, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, and Vernon County. The District now serves more than 200,000 individuals. A tremendous variety of waste reduction and recycling programs have been implemented to meet local community needs. These local programs help expand our economy, protect our environment, and strengthen our communities.A major tool the District has to achieve Missouri’s waste reduction goals is its annual Recycling Grant Program. Over the years, the District has awarded over 250 grants for waste reduction, recycling, composting, education, E-Waste, and household hazardous waste projects since 1993. The annual District Grant Program provides valuable assistance to governments, private businesses and not-for-profit organizations in the implementation of a wide variety of these local waste reduction and recycling projects. The District is proud to support the committed efforts of everyone involved in growing our regional recycling industry. Region M allocates an estimated $200,000.00 per year for Solid Waste Grant Funding. *Total amounts removed from landfill are unknown due to the fact grantees continue to divert materials from the landfill, but no longer report diversion to the Region M SWMD. For 237, 380 tons calculated, the 47,476 tons reported by grantees was multiplied by 5(years). Challenges for Southwest Missouri Recycling Infrastructure • Low population density / lots of land
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Missouri Department of Natural Resources Tire Dump Round UP If you have between 500 and 10,000 tires on your private property and want to dispose of them properly and free of charge, contact Missouri Department of Natural Resources Scrap Tire Unit at 1-800-361-4827 for details on the Tire Round Up Program. |
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NEW DRUG DROP OFF BIN!
All citizens---regardless of residency---now have the option to dispose of unused, unwanted, surplus, orphaned and expired medicines by depositing them in the new drug drop-off box located at the main Joplin Police Station. The drop-off box is located in front of the Police desk inside the Donald Clark Justice Center, 303 East 3rd Street. Deposits can be made anonymously between 8 a.m. and midnight, Monday through Friday except on City designated holidays.
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A Webinar for Hauling Companies Announcing a webinar specifically for waste and recycling haulers to learn about the non-profit initiative introducing national standardized labels for recycling bins. The webinar will share how labels affect the efficacy, economics and reputation of recycling for both the general public and the haulers. (Note: The organization Recycle Across America has created a standardized label for nearly every sorting need in the U.S.) When: Thursday, Jan. 5 Thursday, Jan. 12 Time: 2:00-3:00pm ET To better understand the issue of labels, take a moment to view this brief video
Mitch Hedlund, Executive Director of Recycle Across America will provide information about the migration to standardized labels, the impact on recycling, testimonials from organizations using the labels, and details regarding upcoming national communications and how the communications can benefit haulers. Mark Lichtenstein, NRC President, will join Hedlund on this webinar.
To learn more about the standardized label initiative, visit www.RecycleAcrossAmerica.org. Webinar participants will have an opportunity to share feedback and ask questions during the call. |
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Save Energy & Decrease the Environmental Impact of Computer Equipment Free Webinar about the State Electronics Challenge on January 18, 3 p.m. Eastern
Please spread the word! Government offices, including public schools and universities, are increasingly asked to reduce costs and achieve sustainability goals. Conserving energy and recycling computers is an easy and effective way to achieve this.
This Webinar is an opportunity to learn how to save energy and conserve resources as a result of participating in the State Electronics Challenge. The Challenge is a free program that provides support and recognition to state, tribal, regional, and local governments for lifecycle stewardship of their computer equipment.
Title: Introduction to the State Electronics Challenge After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. Contact: Lynn Rubinstein, Program Manager |
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