RASWC's commitment will be demonstrated through regulatory compliance and continual improvement in the following six categories: yard waste management, household hazardous waste collection, water quality improvement, greenhouse gas reduction, recycling services and environmental education As RASWC explored costs of updating the Appanoose County Sanitary Landfill to compliance, it was determined continued operation of the landfill was not economically feasible After a series of public meetings RASWC announced a transfer station would be established and all waste would be delivered to in Marion County Participation in regional organizations concerned with waste disposal, recycling and the environment has been an essential component of RASWC