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Title: IT'S TIME TO TAKE OUT THE TRASH: REMOVING BARRIERS TO LANDFILL PROLIFERATION IN MISSOURI.
Authors: Albertson, Benjamin1,2
Source: Vermont Journal of Environmental Law. Spring2026, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p509-530. 22p.
Subject Terms: *Sanitary landfills, *Statutes, *Municipal ordinances, *Landfill management, *Environmental justice
Geographic Terms: Missouri
Abstract: The article focuses on the challenges and legislative barriers to landfill proliferation in Missouri, particularly in light of the City of Raymore’s successful effort to extend municipal jurisdiction over landfill siting through House Bill 1751 (H.B. 1751). Missouri currently operates only 17 landfills, many nearing capacity, and the increased setback from one-half mile to one mile around municipalities significantly reduces available land for new landfills. The article traces the history and regulatory framework of modern sanitary landfills, emphasizing their role in protecting public health and the environment, and critiques H.B. 1751 as a manifestation of NIMBYism that impedes necessary infrastructure without enhancing safety. To address these issues, it proposes repealing H.B. 1751, enacting a “stop-the-clock” law to freeze applicable regulations during landfill permitting and construction, and granting landfills a form of eminent domain authority to limit local interference, while maintaining robust public participation to address environmental justice concerns. These measures aim to balance the need for landfill development with equitable community engagement and environmental protection. [Extracted from the article]
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  Data: The article focuses on the challenges and legislative barriers to landfill proliferation in Missouri, particularly in light of the City of Raymore’s successful effort to extend municipal jurisdiction over landfill siting through House Bill 1751 (H.B. 1751). Missouri currently operates only 17 landfills, many nearing capacity, and the increased setback from one-half mile to one mile around municipalities significantly reduces available land for new landfills. The article traces the history and regulatory framework of modern sanitary landfills, emphasizing their role in protecting public health and the environment, and critiques H.B. 1751 as a manifestation of NIMBYism that impedes necessary infrastructure without enhancing safety. To address these issues, it proposes repealing H.B. 1751, enacting a “stop-the-clock” law to freeze applicable regulations during landfill permitting and construction, and granting landfills a form of eminent domain authority to limit local interference, while maintaining robust public participation to address environmental justice concerns. These measures aim to balance the need for landfill development with equitable community engagement and environmental protection. [Extracted from the article]
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