East Central Missouri Solid Waste Management District
Recycling and Waste Reduction Grant Applications Available

The East Central Missouri Solid Waste Management District announces the availability of applications for grant funds for the 2027 fiscal year. Any municipality, county, public institution, not-for-profit organization, private business or individual currently operating in Franklin, Lincoln, Montgomery, or Warren counties, or who will be operating in these areas as a result of the project, is eligible to apply. The deadline for submitting applications for consideration is January 31, 2026.

Project proposals should concentrate on incorporating the “Missouri Policy on Resource Recovery” hierarchy as follows:

1. Incorporating solid waste reuse, reduction, recycling, and resource recovery into the solid waste management activities of state and local governments, industries and citizens.
2. Facilitating the use of materials collected for recycling by Missouri manufacturers and encouraging the development of markets for recovered materials.

All projects must occur within the Region I District and comply with applicable environmental, safety, and legal requirements.

Application packets and additional information are available at Boonslick Regional Planning Commission, 111 Steinhagen, Warrenton, MO 63383 or online at www.boonslick.org.  If you have additional questions, please call (636) 456-3473, or email kmeyer@boonslick.org.

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Boonslick Regional Planning Commission takes an active role in community and economic development issues. For further information on any of our services, or to send comments regarding this website, contact Executive Director Teresa Lee at (636) 456-3473 or tlee@boonslick.org

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Boonslick Regional Planning Commission is an equal opportunity employer with equal opportunity programs.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  Missouri TTY Users can call (800) 735-2966 or dial 7-1-1.

Mission Statement

To improve the quality of life in the Boonslick Region (Lincoln, Montgomery & Warren counties) through community, economic and workforce development initiatives; conserving and protecting natural resources; protecting the citizens through emergency planning and preparedness activities; promoting efficiency in governmental programs through sound planning practices; and promoting collaborative approaches to regional challenges.