The Missouri Department of Natural Resources describes a Composter business as:

A business that processes organic waste into fertilizer. Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich soil and plants.

You may need some or all of the following permits for a Composter business:

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Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments Part 2 Permit

This is one of two possible permits that make up a hazardous waste permit. A Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments Part 2 Permit contains the federal hazardous waste management regulations administered by EPA that Missouri has either not adopted or has adopted but EPA has not yet given Missouri temporary or final authorization to administer. This "Part 2" permit is issued by EPA, if warranted. EPA does not issue a Part 2 Permit if EPA has no site-specific conditions for that particular facility. Please visit the Hazardous Waste Permit.

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Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Facility Part 1 Permit

This is one of two possible permits that make up a hazardous waste permit. A Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Facility Part 1 Permit contains the federal hazardous waste management regulations Missouri adopted and EPA authorized Missouri to administer. This "Part 1" permit is issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to all facilities obtaining a hazardous waste permit. Please go to Hazardous Waste Permit.