Compliant Cannabis Waste Disposal for Licensed Operators
To operate legally, Missouri cannabis facilities must comply with cannabis waste disposal regulations set by the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), a division of the Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS). However, as these rules continue to evolve, waste management responsibilities become more complex and detailed.
Monarch Waste Co. provides comprehensive, government-compliant cannabis waste management services. As Missouri's first and only cannabis-specific waste company, we efficiently remove all hazardous and non-hazardous cannabis waste from the facilities we work with. Our services ensure compliance while saving facilities time and labor.
How We Serve the Cannabis Waste Industry
Our Solutions Help You Conquer Your Cannabis Waste Removal Challenges
Licensed cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and dispensary facilities generate a variety of waste streams. That’s where Monarch Waste Co. comes in.
Our expert team handles the disposal of excess or unusable marijuana, marijuana byproducts, and related waste. This includes:
Plant waste: stalks, flowers, trim, leaves, stems, extracts, spent solvents, and other laboratory wastes
Vape and universal waste: pens, cartridges, and lithium-ion batteries
Hazardous waste: butane, ethanol, propane, and more
Infused products: beverages, edibles, and expired or recalled products
We'll create a waste management solution tailored to your operation and handle rendering, removal, and documentation from start to finish.
Cannabis Waste Consulting
Every client starts with a waste consult. Monarch personnel will assess your cannabis waste and the necessary services to appropriately render, remove, and dispose of it. We will determine the amount of waste material to be removed, which materials are hazardous or non-hazardous, and answer any questions you may have.
On-Site Cannabis Rendering
Before cannabis waste can leave a licensed facility, DCR requires it to be rendered unusable on-site. This involves grinding and blending non-hazardous cannabis waste with non-hazardous ground material. Using proprietary methods, we will render this waste unusable on-site before removing it from your facility.
Disposal and Documentation
After pickup, the rendered waste leaves with us. We transport it for disposal and downstream recovery in accordance with Missouri regulations, and we complete the required chain-of-custody documentation along the way. You get accurate records for all of it, ready for regulatory review.
See How Monarch’s Custom Cannabis Waste Solutions Work
Monarch’s step-by-step process handles cannabis waste responsibilities so facilities can focus on other vital business operations. View our process and see how we can make our services work for you!
By The Numbers
613,436+
pounds of green waste composted
30+
cities
176,016+
lithium-ion batteries recycled
Since 2021, we've managed every pound of green waste and every battery shown here for licensed Missouri cannabis facilities. Check to see if we are already serving your location. If you don’t see your city, you can be the first to bring Monarch to your area. Contact us, and we’ll make it happen.
What You Can Expect
Monarch Waste Co. is committed to maintaining compliance, offering convenience, providing affordable solutions, and promoting sustainability that caters to your needs.
Compliance
Monarch has the expertise to accurately guide your facility through each step of the disposal process. Our commitment to compliance ensures your waste is properly managed and disposed of, preventing violations and the consequent penalties that may jeopardize your business.
Reliability
Reliability in this business comes down to communication. When you call, you reach a real person who's ready to help. Whether you want to schedule your first pickup or adjust your service, we’ll take care of it. And if anything ever shifts on our end, you'll hear it from us before you have to ask.
Convenience
Your waste removal needs can change as your business grows or unexpected situations arise. Monarch’s bulk pickup services are designed for facilities that need to remove large volumes of cannabis waste. Plus, our emergency response disposal service provides fast and seamless waste management solutions, even over the weekend, to help keep your business running with minimal downtime.
Sustainability
Monarch is committed to sustainability and reducing the cannabis industry's environmental impact. Composting plant waste is the responsible choice and the most effective way to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. With every new partnership between Monarch and other cannabis brands, the industry grows closer to a more sustainable future for businesses and the planet.
Get Started Today
To get an idea of what partnering with Monarch will look like for your business, contact us for a free quote, to request a pick-up, or to receive timely and helpful responses to any of your questions.
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