On the agenda for the evening, were things like the FY2013 budget, annual report, and accomplishments for the past fiscal year.  Two highlights were the presenters that joined us.

Mr. Tim Killday of EcoPave, LLC was present to speak about their glass paving product made of recycled beverage bottles.  He outlined the aesthetic and lasting durability of the product along with its environmental benefits.  The manufacturing of this paving material will help keep glass bottles out of the landfill and reduce stormwater run off.  You can learn more by visiting www.prestogeo.com/filterpave.

Also in attendance was Mr. Tim Reinbott, Director of Agriculture Business at the University of Missouri.  During FY2011, the University was awarded grant funding to erect a composting facility at Bradford Farms.  Mr. Reinbott delivered a presentation about this facility and its composting cycle.  The District Council was impressed with the project and what the University has accomplished.  Mr. Reinbott expressed his excitement for the growth of the project and its success. He also conveyed his gratitude for MMSWMD voting to fund it.

The Bradford Farm Composting Facility works with Campus Dining to receive food waste and used vegetable oil.  Food waste is composted then used to fertilize a vegetable garden.  Once the garden is harvested, the vegetables then go back to Campus Dining to be served to students and staff.  The waste oil collected is converted into BioFuel for the trucks that transport the food waste and vegetables.  Mr. Reinbott and his staff have found a wonderful way to use this process to educate University students and to not leave any waste unused.

You can download and view Mr. Reinbott’s presentation by clicking here.  You can also learn more about Bradford Farms by visiting http://aes.missouri.edu/bradford/

MMSWMD would like to thank both Mr. Killday and Mr. Reinbott for taking the time to visit with the our Council and speak about their projects.

In conjunction with this HHW collection day, Mid MO Recycling will be on hand to collect any unwanted, old, or broken electronics.  All items will be taken free of charge with the exception of these five items:  TV’s, computer monitors, copiers, and microwaves.  Please contact Mid MO Recycling at recycle@socket.net or call 573-474-3997 to inquire about their fees.

April 28th is National Drug Prescription Take Back Day.  Local law enforcement officers will also be on site to collect any unwanted or expired prescription and over the counter medications.  Click here to learn more about preparing your medications for disposal.

MMSWMD would like to thank the City of Fulton for coordinating this event.

Mid-MO Recycling will be receiving items at these two locations on the 28th. There is a nominal fee for a handful of electronics.  For a list of  items that will be accepted along with any associated drop-off fee, click here.

For additional information, please call the City of Columbia at 573-874-6291 or Mid-MO Recycling at 573-474-3997.

In the spring of 2011 MMSWMD, with assistance from the MO Department of Natural Resources, awarded funding to both Fayette and Tipton to construct an HHW facility for its county residents.  These facilities are ready for business and employees have been properly trained on how to handle any dropped off HHW.

The Howard County facility is located at 702 S. Church St. in Fayette.  Their Grand Opening will be Friday, April 6^th at 9:00 a.m.  Normal operating hours will be, by appointment, the first Friday of the month April—November, 9am to 1pm. Information: 660-248-5246.

The HHW Facility in Moniteau County is located at 210 N. Pacific St. in Tipton.  Their Grand Opening is Saturday, April 14th at 9:00 a.m.  By appointment only, normal operating hours will be the second Saturday of the month April—October, 9am to 11am. Information: 660-433-2323.

MMSWMD is thrilled there are now two additional outlets for Region H residents to properly dispose of their household hazardous waste. To find other HHW facilities in our region or about what products are accepted, please visit our HHW link under the Recycling tab on this page.

The Recycling Center will accept cardboard, plastics, metal, aluminum, and paper.

Log into your account, search for Mid MO Solid Waste Management District and “Like” our page.  You will then be up to date with events and other updates within Region H!

You can also follow this link to access Facebook, log-in and “Like”:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mid-MO-Solid-Waste-Management-District/143974509027235

Grants that may qualify and be approved for funding are the cost and delivery of scrap tire surface material for playgrounds, running tracks, walking trails or other surfacing projects.  There are two grant categories: Playground and Non-playground surface materials.

Playground Scrap Tire Surface Material Grant – Approximately $200,000 is available.  Grant recipients requesting mats or pour-in-place surface material will be eligible to receive up to $20,000; while those asking for loose surface material are eligible to receive up to $10,000.

Non-playground Scrap Tire Surface Material Grant – Approximately $200,000 is also available.  Projects that would qualify in this category are running tracks, walking trails, equine/livestock stalls, riding area or similar types of projects.  Grant recipients requesting mats or pour-in-place surface material will be eligible to receive up to $100,000; while those asking for loose surface material are eligible to receive up to $50,000.

For additional information, visit MDNR’s website at http://dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/tires/tirefinassistance.htm

To view this video, please follow this link or visit gocolumbiamo.com

The purpose of this summit is to engage a dialogue with the District, Secondary Education Professionals, Sheltered Workshop Supervisors, and Recyclers in the eight county region of Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, and Osage.

Outlined goals of the summit will focus on networking and sharing resources, ideas, and partnership opportunities. Discussion topics will include ways to increase marketability and community outreach, best management practices, and finding solutions to challenges.  Agenda

If you are a recycler or a member of a University, College, or Sheltered Workshop, and are interested in attending,  please join MMSWMD on October 12th from 2 - 4 pm.  The summit will be held in Conference Room 1A of Columbia City Hall, located at 701 E. Broadway, downtown Columbia.   map

Please RSVP no later than September 28th to 573-874-7574 or mmswmd@GoColumbiaMo.com

Mid Missouri Solid Waste Management District (MMSWMD) would like to announce that the Application and Guidance Document for the FY2012 District Grant cycle is now available in hard copy or as a PDF file (attached).  Application forms are available on our web site at www.mmswmd.org 

MMSWMD, “Region H”, is made up of Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, and Osage counties.  With support from the Missouri of Department of Natural Resources, MMSWMD provides grant funding to help these counties and cities therein, and private organizations, both for-profit and nonprofit, to initiate or expand waste reduction, reuse, and recycling programs.  

Grant Workshops will be held in Conference Room 3A, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 from 1-3pm  and Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 10 am - 12 pm.  Call to Register for one of these dates!

For additional information on our grant deadlines, schedule and/or application review, click here.