Solid Waste Management Program

Laws and Regulations

• The term "statute" generally means an act or law passed by a legislative body, such as the Missouri General Assembly or the United States Congress.
• The term "regulation" generally means a rule or standard that has the force of law once promulgated by an administrative agency within its statutory authority. It is sometimes referred to as a "Rule."

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

State Rules in Development

• None at this time

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.

• Missouri Solid Waste Management Law, 1972 to 2012.

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 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