Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2288: Modifies setback distances for certain areas in regards to solid waste disposal
Status: Failed, March 5, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 260, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to solid waste management. Section A. Chapter 260, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 260.217, to read as follows: 260.217. 1. Any first, second, third, or fourth class county may, under section 260.215, adopt an ordinance, rule, regulation, or standard relating to solid waste management in such county. Any such ordinance, rule, regulation, or standard may address the storage, collection, transportation, processing, or disposal of solid wastes; may address the siting of any solid wast.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 260, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to solid waste management. Section A. Chapter 260, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 260.217, to read as follows: 260.217. 1. Any first, second, third, or fourth class county may, under section 260.215, adopt an ordinance, rule, regulation, or standard relating to solid waste management in such county. Any such ordinance, rule, regulation, or standard may address the storage, collection, transportation, processing, or disposal of solid wastes; may address the siting of any solid waste disposal area, as defined in section 260.200; and may impose reasonable setback distances that are applicable to any solid waste disposal area located in such county. Any setbacks contained in an ordinance, rule, regulation, or standard adopted under this section shall not constitute planning and zoning, as such terms are defined in chapter 64. 2. Any setback applicable to any solid waste disposal area contained in any ordinance, rule, regulation, or standard adopted under subsection 1 of this section shall not be more stringent than the following: (1) Three miles from: (a) The defined incorporated limits of a city, town, or village located within the county; (b) An accredited school or property owned and operated by any of the school districts or educational institutions within …