Region D Recycling

We comprise one of 20 solid waste districts for the state of Missouri.Region D is located in the north western part of Missouri.We serve Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, and DeKalb counties.

The Region D Recycling & Waste Management District Council meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Clarksdale City Hall. The council meetings are open to the public. Meeting facility is handicap accessible.

Why Recycle?

Everyday, each one of us contributes to the solid waste stream – in our homes, at work, in school, or at play. While the quantity of this waste generated by households and business increases, (Missouri generates an estimated 7.9 million tons annually) landfill space continues to be a precious commodity. Relying on disposal as the primary means to manage our solid waste may create long-term problems.

Recycling is economical because costs associated with future disposal are avoided. One of these avoided costs is for landfill depletion. Landfills have limited space, and so can receive a limited amount of trash. When it is full, it must be replaced by another landfill that is generally more expensive to operate and maintain. Additionally, the new landfill may be further away than the old landfill, increasing transportation costs. Paying the higher costs at a new landfill is avoided by keeping the older one open longer. Recycling and other waste-reducing methods help to do this.

Appliances

The average American family owns half a dozen appliances like a refrigerator, washer, and range. Many have dishwashers, microwave ovens and freezers too. US Manufactures make and Americans buy more than 147 appliances every day. What happens to the old appliances?In Missouri, appliances, also known as white goods, are banned from landfills. Owners have to find their own method of proper disposal. Often you can rely on the store where you are buying a new appliance to dispose of your old one. But, what can you do with the old and unwanted appliances in your garage or backyard?

Appliances take on new value as a raw material – scrap steel. Recycling your old appliance as scrap steel makes it possible to make new steel items.Region D Solid Waste District hosts appliance collections annually to provide a proper disposal option for area residents. All collected appliances and metal items are recycled into new steel items.

Other Recycling Opportunities for Appliances & Miscellaneous Metals:When purchasing new appliances check with the retailer, as many offer recycling opportunities.

Midwest Scrap Management is a buyer of scrap iron and metals, call 1-800-521-9049 for information. Midwest Scrap Management has two locations to serve the area.

Electronics Collections

The management of discarded electronic devices is a growing concern. Lead, for example is found in computer monitors. With the average computer monitor containing 5 lbs of lead, one can see the importance of recycling e-waste.Local Best Buy Stores and Goodwill Industries offer opportunities to recycle unwanted electronics. Please call your local Best Buy for specific details. Details also available at www.bestbuy.com. Goodwill Industries location and hours of operations can be found at www.mokangoodwill.org. Cell phone and ink jet cartridge recycling opportunities are available at area courthouses and city halls