Missouri Revised Statutes Title VI. County, Township and Political Subdivision Government § 64.490. Second, third and fourth class counties authorized to operate dumping grounds

1. Any county of the second, third or fourth class may purchase or lease, maintain and operate a dumping grounds for the disposal of ashes, garbage, refuse and rubbish as defined in sections 64.460 to 64.487 and may agree or contract with any municipality within the county for the operation of a dumping grounds, as provided in chapter 70.

2. Any dumping grounds operated under the provisions of this section shall be inspected by the state department of health and senior services and is subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by the department pursuant to section 64.477.