Other Resources

    Services provided by the Solid Waste Division are listed below: 

 

Solid Waste

 

The largest program in the Solid Waste Division is enforcement of the Jefferson County Solid Waste Management Ordinance. Inspections are conducted to determine if violations of the ordinance exist and remedial action is needed. Most violations are resolved quickly, with less than 1% requiring legal action. Copies of the Solid Waste Ordinance are available in our office. Solid waste complaints may be registered by phone at 636-797-5036. 

 

Recycling Environmental Programs

 

The recycling activities of the County are coordinated through this office. A brochure listing all recyclers in the area is maintained by this office.   Available environmental programs include:

• Environmental educational source for environmental issues affecting residents on a county, state and national level.
• Recycling programs for individuals, communities, schools, cities, etc.
• Composting programs for individuals, communities, etc.
• Grant sponsored programs for tire collections, etc.
• Assistance to residents and companies who wish to build new recycling facilities in Jefferson County. 

Recycling and Composting

 

Information on recycling and composting is available by contacting this office.   Presentations to groups and organizations are available on request.

 

Other Useful Websites

 

Missouri Department of Natural Resources

 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region 7