Region M aims to reduce solid waste in landfills through source reduction, recycling and programs designed to educate the public about the importance thereof.

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In 1990, to facilitate regional planning for solid waste management, the Missouri General Assembly passed SB530.  This law provided guidelines for the formation & operation of 20 solid waste management districts within the state.  The REGION M-SWMD was formed pursuant to RSMo., Section 260.305, and is officially recognized by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR).

 

The  REGION M Waste Management District includes the counties of Barton, Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Vernon, and their participating cities.  Participation is voluntary and is formally established through a resolution of adoption filed with the district office by the member governments.

Executive Board

Joe Hardin, Chairperson - Vernon County Presiding Commissioner, representing Vernon County

Alan Cook, Vice Chairperson - Newton County Commissioner, representing Newton County

Tom Short, Secretary/Treasurer - City of Carthage Administrator, representing cities of Jasper County

John Bartosh - Jasper County Presiding Commissioner, representing Jasper County

Rauni Brown - Bronaugh City Clerk, representing cities of Vernon County

John Bunch - McDonald County Commissioner, representing McDonald County

Keenan Cortez - City of Joplin Mayor Pro-Tem, representing city of Joplin

Lewis Davis - City of Noel Mayor, representing cities of McDonald County

Mike Davis - Barton County Presiding Commissioner, representing Barton County

Ira Hawkins - City of Granby Mayor, representing cities of Newton County

Russ Worsley - City of Lamar Administrator, representing cities of Barton County

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Advisory Committee

Rauni Brown - Region M Executive Board

Jennifer Fagan - Republic Services

Joe Hardin - Region M Executive Board

Lindsey James - City of Joplin Recycling Dept.

Tony Robyn - MOKAN Regional Partnership

Luke Westerman - Computer Recycling Center

Byron Wilcox - Midwest Fibre Corporation

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Administration

Patty Overman - Region M District Planner