Solid Waste District

The Northwest Missouri Regional Solid Waste Management District, Region A, is aligned with the Regional Council made up of Atchison, Gentry, Holt, Nodaway  and  Worth counties.  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.

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.

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.

Region A 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.