How waste is managed and disposed affects the air, water and land and the humans, plants and animals that rely on them. The department works with businesses, industry, governments and citizens to safely handle and dispose their waste. When contamination occurs, the department performs and oversees the environmental investigation and cleanup activities at the sites. Learn more about what the department is doing to reduce waste and pollution and protect the health of Missouri's citizens, visitors, wildlife and the environment.
Federal and state regulations written to address waste and recycling
Permits specify how facilities must operate, monitor and report
Funding for Brownfields redevelopment, scrap tire cleanup/ reuse, waste cleanup
Interactive map of hazardous sites and regulated facilities in your neighborhood
Interactive map-permitted scrap tire and solid waste processing facilities and landfills
Waste composition/characterization, tires – chip seal, crumb rubber, closed landfills
Information and resources to help your business stay in compliance
Resources to help the public prevent pollution and understand our cleanup processes
State and federal rules governing hazardous and solid waste; rules in development