Mark Twain Solid Waste Management District

The Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments provides administrative services for the Mark Twain Solid Waste Management District Region G. The District serves as a regional solid waste planning agency for the counties of Macon, Shelby, Marion, Randolph, Monroe, Ralls and Pike. Region G Solid Waste District is designated with the purpose of assisting in the development of local and regional waste reduction by providing assistance through grants to individuals, private and non-profit sectors.

The Executive Board for the Solid Waste District is comprised of a County Commissioner from each of the seven counties. The Executive Board provides guidance in the development of policies that pertain to the management of solid waste. The District is working towards setting goals within the seven member counties that will promote recycling and the use of earth friendly products.

Education programs are being developed that will teach the importance of recycling to school age children. The Mark Twain Solid Waste Management District is funded by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

MTSWmD Board of Directors and Members

Chairman | Commissioner Steve Begley

Vice Chairman | Presiding Commissioner Curt Wheeler

Secretary | Presiding Commissioner Bill Allen

Treasurer | Presiding Commissioner John Lake

Members

Macon County | Presiding Commissioner Dean Still

Marion County | Commissioner Steve Begley

Monroe County | Presiding Commissioner Curt Wheeler

Pike County | Presiding Commissioner Bill Allen

Ralls County | Presiding Commissioner John Lake

Randolph County | Commissioner John Hobbs

Shelby County | Commissioner Tom Shively