Solid Waste | Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives

Executive Summary

Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), wastes are separated into two broad categories: hazardous and nonhazardous. Hazardous wastes are regulated under Subtitle C and nonhazardous wastes are regulated under Subtitle D. RCRA Subtitle D was designed to assist waste management officials in developing and encouraging environmentally sound methods for the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste (RCRA Section 4001). EPA does not have enforcement authority under RCRA Subtitle D; regulation of solid waste is the responsibility of the states.

The purpose of the Waste Management Program is to ensure solid waste is managed in such a way that protects both public health and the environment. The Waste Management Program works hard to help all Missourians better manage their solid wastes. Through the cooperative efforts of citizens, businesses, industry and government, Missouri can continue to increase material reuse and recycling from all solid waste sources. Reducing the amount of solid wastes generated remains the program's primary goal.

Missouri homes, businesses and industry generate millions of tons of solid waste annually. While landfill disposal continues to be an option, new disposal facilities face strong public examination and are costly to site, build and operate. The department is constantly seeking alternatives to landfill disposal that are both environmentally protective and cost-effective for the consumer. Solid waste management permitting, monitoring and enforcement efforts can prevent illegal dumping and other factors that may cause long-term social, economic and environmental problems.

Governing Law and Regulations

Solid (nonhazardous) waste law and rules: Missouri Solid Waste Management Law, Missouri Revised Statutes (Mo. Rev. Stat.) 260.200 to 260.345 and regulations at 10 Missouri Code of State Regulations (CSR) 80

State regulations are developed through the rulemaking process, by departments or commissions given such authority by statute.

State Regulations

Solid Waste Management - Division 80

Missouri Code of State Regulations (CSR) is available from the Missouri Secretary of State's Office, 573-751-4015.

State Laws

Missouri Solid Waste Management Law Section 260.200 through 260.345 only

Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo), including the Missouri Solid Waste Management Law, are available from the Revisor of Statutes, 573-526-1288, or online through the Missouri General Assembly website.

Federal Regulations

Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
- 40 CFR Part 257
- 40 CRF Part 2

Federal Laws

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

More Information

Copies of the state and federal hazardous waste laws can be viewed at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ regional offices and Jefferson City office, the Missouri State Library, U.S. Depository Libraries and most public libraries.

Department Laws and Regulations

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Solid Waste Bulletins and Fact Sheets:

Solid waste can be classified into different types depending on their source

a) Household waste is generally classified as municipal waste

Examples: Municipal solid waste consists of household waste, construction and demolition debris, sanitation residue, and waste from streets.

b) Industrial waste

Generators of industrial solid waste are responsible for evaluating the waste and demonstrating that it is non-hazardous, either by documentation of the waste's characteristics and/or by laboratory testing. Common types of industrial solid waste from businesses are:

Animal Remains & Carcasses (364 KB)

Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) Disposal Fact Sheet (518 KB)

Ash (360 KB)

Chemically Treated Wood (292 KB)

Confidential Documents (336 KB)

Contaminated Soil (377 KB)

Decontaminated Infectious Wastes (436 KB)

Deer & Elk Carcasses(CWD potential carcasses) (1023 KB)

Electrical Component Wastes (344 KB)

Empty Chemical Containers (741 KB)

Epoxy, Fiberglass, Urethane & Polyurethane Resins (359 KB)

Food Waste (477 KB)

Foundry Wastes (309 KB)

Industrial Non-Recyclable Plastics (393 KB)

Infectious Wastes (436 KB)

Ink Sludges, Solvents & Clean-up Materials (602 KB)

Machining Wastes (329 KB)

Non-Combustible Inert Wastes (849 KB)

Non-Recyclable Glass (280 KB)

Oil Contaminated Wastes (452 KB)

Paint Residue, Filters and Dust (628 KB)

PCB Contaminated Wastes (338 KB)

Sludges (520 KB)

Spent Carbon Filters (279 KB)

Spilled Non-Hazardous Materials (408 KB)

Street Related Wastes (226 KB)

Tires (339 KB)

c) Biomedical waste or infectious waste.

Biomedical waste may be solid or liquid. Examples of infectious waste include discarded blood, sharps, unwanted microbiological cultures and stocks, identifiable body parts (including those as a result of amputation), other human or animal tissue, used bandages and dressings, discarded gloves, other medical supplies that may have been in contact with blood and body fluids, and laboratory waste that exhibits the characteristics described above. Waste sharps include potentially contaminated used (and unused discarded) needles, scalpels, lancets and other devices capable of penetrating skin.

Our cooperative would generally follow decontamination as highlighted in 29CFR 1910.130. https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_id=10051&p_table=STANDARDS

Decontamination means the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal.

Forms

Landfill Information

Engineering Section Information

Status of Permit Applications

Groundwater Data Submittal