Bill > HB2288

This bill modifies existing Missouri state law by allowing first, second, third, and fourth class counties to adopt ordinances related to solid waste management, specifically focusing on setting maximum setback distances for solid waste disposal areas. The bill establishes that counties can create rules about solid waste storage, collection, transportation, processing, and disposal, and can set setback distances, which are defined as the minimum distance a solid waste disposal area must maintain from certain types of properties or structures. These setback distances cannot exceed three miles from incorporated city limits, schools, churches, platted subdivisions, and public recreational areas; three-quarters of a mile from occupied residential dwellings; and 200 feet from the property line of the solid waste disposal area. Importantly, the bill specifies that these setback regulations do not constitute traditional planning and zoning activities, which provides counties with more flexibility in implementing waste management regulations. The goal appears to be providing counties with standardized guidelines for establishing reasonable distances between solid waste facilities and sensitive community spaces while preventing overly restrictive local regulations.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2288&year=2026&code=R