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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. 

 

Material Recovery Plan reports

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MARC Solid Waste Management initiated multiple parallel efforts to engage local stakeholders, and to build a baseline understanding of what a circular economy is, and what its potential could be. This report builds upon past efforts like the 2024 Landfill Capacity Study and 2025 Material Flow Analysis.  

The report and executive summary discuss the twelve ReLoop Strategies: their impacts, benefits, value, and ease of implementation as well as the stakeholders involved and the steps being taken to get started.

The MARC SWMD 2025 Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan addresses the 14 statutory directives required by the State of Missouri for solid waste management districts, and cover the District's goals and implementation measures.

Download the ReLoop KC Material Recovery Plan document Download the ReLoop KC Executive Summary Download the MARC Solid Waste Management District Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan

Material Recovery Plan Elements

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District Administration

The Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District 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. 

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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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Current Waste Diversion and Disposal Efforts

What happens when you throw something away? What can be done to reduce the amount of materials sent to area landfills. From recycling to compost, discover how your actions play a role in the waste hierarchy. 

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Regional Recovered Materials Plan Strategies

The MARC Solid Waste Management District has developed twelve integrated strategies designed to strengthen material recovery across the region.