Available Publications

Notice. Feel free to visit our department publications page to order any of the following publications not available here. For local information contact your Solid Waste Management District.

1999 The State of Garbage in Missouri--PUB2072 PDF

Development On or Near Former Landfill Sites, Fact Sheet--PUB2182 (06/06) PDF

Managing Solid Waste Encountered During Excavation Activities, Fact Sheet--PUB2192 (12/06) PDF

Missouri Solid Waste Transfer Stations, Fact Sheet--PUB2152 (06/06) PDF

Standards for the Use of Tire Chips in On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems, Fact Sheet--PUB2205 (03/07) PDF

Development on or Near Former Landfill Sites PUB2182 (04/06) PDF
Fact sheet with things to consider before requesting department approval for development on or near a closed landfill site.

Using Painted Block and Brick as Clean Fill (01/03) PDF
Fact Sheet with information on "clean fill." This fact sheet explains how to use painted block and brick as clean fill, how to test to see if it passes for clean fill, and explains the different requirements by law.

Missouri Policy on Resource Recovery
Information sheet featuring Missouri's goals on resource recovery. Objectives are identified for state and local governments to implement the policy.

Technical Bulletins and Fact Sheets

Beneficial Use of Petroleum Contaminated Soil PUB2177 (01/06) PDF
This technical bulletin provides information about the terms and conditions of benficial use of petroleum contaminated soil (PCS) as fill material.

Collection, Handling and Reporting Procedures for Groundwater Samples, Fact Sheet--PUB181 (01/07) PDF
This technical bulletin gives guidance for sampling methodology, field log books, surface water monitoring, monitoring wells, static groundwater level, total well depth and total well volume, monitoring well purging, bailer purging, pump purging, sample collection, sample handling, sample documentation and chain-of-custody, collection of equipment blanks, collection of trip blanks, equipment cleaning quality control and reporting.

Dock Foam Issue Still Afloat, Fact Sheet--PUB2041 (06/06) PDF
This fact sheet provides information on the dock foam recycling issue.

Guidance for Conducting and Reporting Detailed Geologic and Hydrologic Investigations at a Proposed Solid-Waste Disposal Area
This document provides guidance for conducting an acceptable detailed geologic and hydrologic investigation of a proposed solid waste disposal area.

Management of Infectious Waste by Small Quantity Generators, Technical Bulletin--PUB188 (10/07) PDF
This document provides information concerning the management of infectious waste by those generating small quantities of this waste in Missouri.

Management of Seed-cleaning Wastes, Fact Sheet--PUB189 (01/07) PDF
This fact sheet addresses management alternatives and regulatory requirements for wastes generated in cleaning and processing crops such as fescue, rice, wheat, corn, soybeans and cotton.

Special Waste, Fact Sheet--PUB2050 (01/07) PDF
This technical bulletin provides guidance for disposal of special waste at sanitary landfills.  It does not fully document other clean up of disposal options, though it touches briefly on the disposal of special waste at other types of landfills.  Special Waste Form

Construction and Demolition Waste Guidance, Fact Sheet--PUB2242 (02/08) PDF 
This technical bulletin is provided primarily for construction and demolition (C and D) contractors, C and D Waste haulers, roofing contractors, remodeling businesses, homebuilders and homeowners.

Management of Scrap Tires, Fact Sheet--PUB2056 (03/08) PDF 
This document is intended to provide general information concerning the management of scrap tires.

Scrap Tire Monthly Summary Tracking Form (04/97) PDF
This form is intended for tracking scrap tires at a collection center.

Response To Tire Fires (10/03) PDF
This document provides guidance and information to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources staff and local fire departments regarding response to tire fires.

Procedures for Sampling Landfill Gas Inside Buildings, Technical Bulletin--PUB2052 (06/06) PDF 
This document was prepared by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Solid Waste Management Program to provide guidance in how to properly sample for landfill gases in enclosed spaces.

Sampling of Landfill Gas Monitoring Wells, Technical Bulletin--PUB2053 (06/06) PDF
This document was prepared by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Solid Waste Management Program to provide guidance regarding the quarterly sampling of gas monitoring wells.

Design and Construction of Landfill Gas Monitoring Wells, Fact Sheet--PUB2054 (01/07) PDF
This document was prepared by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Solid Waste Management Program to provide guidance for the proper design and construction of gas monitoring wells to comply with the quarterly monitoring.

Prohibition of Major Appliance Disposal in Landfills, Fact Sheet--PUB929 (02/08) PDF
Describes recommended disposal method of appliances and how a collection center should operate and applicable definitions.

Prohibition of Yard Waste in Landfills and Composting Facility Guidelines, Technical Bulletin--PUB927 (06/06) PDF
This technical bulletin contains information on yard waste banned from landfills, permitting requirements for centralized yard waste composting facilities and site selection guidelines for centralized yard waste composting facilities.

Waste Reduction

Managing Residential Waste, Technical Bulletin--PUB2070 (06/06) PDF
This guidance is designed to inform homeowners about the alternatives they have available to manage their residential waste.

Material Exchange Programs of Missouri, Fact Sheet--PUB971 (06/06) PDF 
Information clearinghouse, directory and marketing facilitator in Missouri for materials that might otherwise be wasted.

Model Plan Guidelines for Comprehensive Solid Waste Management
599 page three-ring binder
To assist districts, counties and cities in planning, designing and implementing integrated solid waste management systems in order to minimize the amount of solid waste generated for disposal, reduce environmental and public health threats, increase the manufacture and use of products made form recycled materials and preserve our natural resources.

Waste Reduction Tips for Businesses, Fact Sheet--PUB209 (06/06) PDF
This fact sheet lists ideas to reduce business waste disposed of in landfills.

Waste Reduction Tips for Households, Fact Sheet--PUB200 (06/06) PDF
This fact sheet lists ideas to reduce household waste disposed of in landfills.

Status of Missouri's Waste Reduction Goal
Senate Bill 530 established a statewide solid waste diversion goal of 40 percent. Since 1990, the Department of Natural Resources has been collecting waste data in order to assess progress in Missouri’s waste diversion efforts. In these reports you will see the progress that Missouri has made.

Recycling

State of Garbage in Missouri  PDF
This report examines the status of solid waste management in Missouri and presents a historical overview.  It also serves as a snapshot of the current state of solid waste management in Missouri.

Reuse, Reduce, Recycle Tips For The Christmas Holiday Season (07/03)
Christmas has traditionally been a season for giving. However, few gift recipients would welcome a gift of trash, food scraps or old tires. Careful consideration during the purchase of gifts will reduce the amount of useless packaging material, unusable product or senseless do- dads that end up in the wastebasket before Christmas day is over. This publication list some suggestions on how we can do our part in the waste reduction effort.

Christmas Tree Disposal, Fact Sheet--PUB184 (06/06) PDF
When Christmas is over how can you dispose of your tree that can help the environment.

Managing Recovered Materials, Fact Sheet--PUB2049 (05/08) PDF
This fact sheet is for anyone planning to recover materials from solid waste for sale, reuse or recycling.  The Missouri Department of Natural Resources strongly supports resource conservation.  Recovering materials that would otherwise be disposed of as waste is one way to conserve resources.

Missouri Buys Recycled
Recycling/waste reduction activities within the state.

Missouri Uses More Recycled Paper
Information about Missouri's goals for recycled-content newsprint over the years.

Missouri Takes Trash Seriously: Recycling Economics: Higher Costs are an Illusion, Brochure--PUB628
One page trifold brochure explains why recycling is economical due to hidden costs, depletion costs, environmental costs and energy savings.

State Agency Policy for Recycling and Waste Reduction
Booklet
Pursuant to 34.032 paragraph five RSMo. each department and state agency shall develop in cooperation with the Office of Administration and implement a policy for recycling and waste reduction.

The Three R's: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, Fact Sheet--PUB207 (06/06) PDF
Brochure includes tips on reducing waste and conserving resources.

Total Recycling System, Fact Sheet--PUB208 (06/06) PDF
This fact sheet explains the total recycling loop.  

Computers/Electronics Recycling Lists
This page consist of companies that take used computers/electronics equipment and recycle/reuse the equipment to keep it from going into landfills.

Cell Phone Recycling, Fact Sheet--PUB2282 (08/08) PDF

Recycled Bluebird House, Information Sheet--PUB2048 (05/99) PDF

Recycling Drop-off Collection Services in Missouri Communities PDF

Composting and Worms

Circle Compost Bin, Fact Sheet--PUB1085 (06/06) PDF 
Compost Bin Design - Instructions on building a simple compost bin, Fact Sheet No.2, 12/97

Homeowners' Composting Guide, How to Manage Yard Waste
Missouri Department of Natural Resources composting information: definition, benefits, material, uses and what to do with home yard waste such as don't bag grass clippings, mulch, compost and community facilities.

Wood and Wire Cage-Type Composting Bin, Fact Sheet--PUB213 (06/06) PDF 
Fact sheet instructions on building a portable compost bin.

Wood and Wire Stationary 3-Bin System, Fact Sheet--PUB214 (06/06) PDF 
Fact sheet instructions on building a 3-bin system where compost piles are "turned" in order to aerate them, mix the materials and achieve quick decomposition.

Worm Composting Bin,  Fact Sheet--PUB215 (06/06) PDF
Fact sheet instructions on building a worm compost bin and how to maintain it. Questions and answers about keeping earthworms in bins. Also a list of worm growers who sell worms to worm bin owners.

Quart Jar Worm Farm, Fact Sheet--PUB2188 (06/06) PDF
Instructions for making a worm farm in a quart jar.

Worm Wrangling In Missouri
A cowboy without a heard of cattle finds a new life as a worm wrangler for a herd of worms.  The worms eat food waste that can become soil, that can grow grass, that can feed cattle - and the cowboy lives on.

Market Development

Buying Recycled Products: Consuming Wisely, Fact Sheet--PUB179 (07/06) PDF 
One page trifold brochure on how to make recycling work at home, at work and in the community.

Mo-Kan Simply Buy Recycled Directory
Bridging the Gap, 32 pages
List of products that are manufactured in Missouri or Kansas from recovered materials.

Landfilling

Suggestions for Improving Public Participation in Community Involvement Activities, Booklet--PUB2089 (10/00) PDF
In 1999 Missouri Legislature established RSMo 260.205 to allow improved public participation in landfill siting. This manual offers suggestions as to how the intent of this new law might be met.
(22 pages)

What To Do With Items Banned From Landfills, Fact Sheet--PUB186 (02/08) PDF
In order to conserve landfill space, promote recycling and reduce the chance of environmental contamination, lead-acid batteries, major appliances, waste tires and waste oil have been banned from Missouri landfills.

Landfill Closure Guidance, Technical Bulletin--PUB187 (06/06) PDF
This technical bulletin provides assistance to landfill owners, operators and engineers in obtaining closure approval from MoDNR.

Preparing Solid Waste Disposal Area Closure and Post-Closure Plans, Technical Bulletin--PUB195 (06/06) PDF 
This technical bulletin provides assistance to help landfill owners prepare closure and post-closure plans. The following are forms that may be used with the Closure and Post-Closure Technical Bulletins:

Closure and Post-Closure Cost Worksheet Fill-In PDF
Form A - Active Gas System Worksheet Fill-In PDF
Form B - Passive Gas System worksheet Fill-In PDF
Table 1 - Cover Systems construction and Repair Costs PDF 

Research Project
On April 6, 1994, the Solid Waste Management Program received a $1.75 million grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to study the effects of the heavy precipitation patterns that occurred during the Great Flood of 1993 on Missouri's landfills.

Railroad Ties and Utility Poles--PUB196 (10/07) PDF

Enforcement

Local Environmental Enforcement Program and County Litter Control Officer Program (08/03)
Information on combating illegal dumping at a local level.Illegal Dumping Form
Use this form to send a complaint to us about an illegal dumping problem.

Illegal Dumping Videos
The department is using surveillance cameras at dumpsites across Missouri to combat illegal dumping. View short videos from the camera.

Illegal Disposal of Construction and Demolition Waste, Brochure--PUB2251 (06/08) PDF

Managing Construction and Demolition Waste, Fact Sheet--PUB2045 (09/08) PDF

Non-Profit Group Scrap Tire Cleanups, Brochure--PUB2214 (05/07) PDF

Non-Profit Group Scrap Tire Cost Reimbursement, Fact Sheet--PUB2277 (07/08) PDF

Response to Tire Fires, Technical Bulletin--PUB2062 (06/06) PDF

Tire Dump Roundup, Brochure--PUB2211 (01/07) PDF

Permitting

Solid Waste Management Permits
The Environmental Permits Document identifies the types of permits, their associated fees and rules or statutes, issued by the Solid Waste Management Program.Groundwater Monitoring
A downloadable form that contains the groundwater monitoring parameter names and the way they must be submitted for statistical analyses.

Survey

Public Opinion Survey on Solid Waste Management  PDF 
To help the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to gain a better understanding of how the state's citizens feel, think, and act regarding issues related to solid waste management, it commissioned a company to conduct a survey of Missouri residents regarding these and related topics.

Educational Resources

Soft Drink Bottle Hummingbird Feeder, Fact Sheet--PUB2190 (06/06) PDF
Includes directions on making a hummingbird feeder from a non-returnable glass soft drink bottle.

Wild Wood Babes, Learn About Reuse
Coloring and activities book for children K-3rd grade, 02/96

Wild Wood Babes, Adventures in Waste Reduction,
Coloring and activities book for children K-3rd grade, 03/96

Solid Waste Management Program's Reports

Landfill Information

Enforcement Section Information

Engineering Section Information

Planning and Fiscal Management Section Information

Other Information of Interest