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Region M provides grant funding for recycling efforts and waste reduction programs. Serving the counties of Barton, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, Vernon, and the cities within. Non-profits, government entities, private business and schools may apply.  More information about this process is found on our Grant Funding page.

Funding for grants is received from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources through a tipping fee of $2.11 for all waste that enters landfills and transfer stations in Missouri.  More information about the 20 Waste Management Districts can be found on DNR's website.

Region M Bylaws

Region M Executive Board and Staff

Region M Board of Directors consists of representative of McDonald County, Cities of McDonald County, Newton County, Cities of Newton County, Jasper County, Cities of Jasper County, City of Joplin, Barton County, Cities of Barton County, Vernon County, and the Cities of Vernon County.

Region M Advisory Committee
Kirra Antrobus, Hogan Taylor LLP
Jamey Cope, McDonald County
Jennifer Fagan, Republic Services
Lawna Price, City of Granby
Russ Worsley, City of Lamar


We would like to add to our Advisory Committee - looking for individuals from the industrial recycling industry and Vernon County in Missouri.  Grant writing experience is a plus.  Please contact patty@regionm.org for more information.
 
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