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About this plan

The Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District (MARC SWMD) created this plan to inform solid waste planning, increase public awareness of solid waste issues and serve as a resource to local cities and counties. 

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Background

Learn about the history of this project, including the 1994 Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan. 

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District Programs and Services

The district’s programs and services expand and improve waste reduction efforts throughout the region. They are designed to serve multiple sectors - public, private and non-profit organizations – as well as individual residents.

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Waste Hierarchy

About the MARC SWMD

The Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District (MARC SWMD) serves as a regional solid waste planning agency for local governments in Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri — and works cooperatively with Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami and Wyandotte counties. It also serves residents, businesses and non-profits throughout the Kansas City region. 

The district represents the overall interest of its members through a 15-member Executive Board and a Management Council made up of local officials. The Management Council provides overall policy direction to the Executive Board.

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