Solid Waste Technical Services

All Wayne County solid waste facilities - landfills, incinerators and transfer/processing stations, with the exception of those in Detroit (which are inspected by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality), are inspected by staff of this program. They insure that each facility is complying with the regulations to protect health and the natural resources of the County. The staff also work closely with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to review proposed disposal sites, construction plans and geological data. New construction and existing operations are referred to the MDEQ in the form of recommendations for construction permitting or licensing of facilities. In addition, illegal dumping and unlicensed disposal sites are investigated. Enforcement measures can be taken either by the Division or jointly with MDEQ.

The Division's authority for enforcement for solid waste regulation is P.A. 451, Part 115 Solid Waste Management, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act and the Wayne County Solid Waste Ordinance, No. 2004-787.

Mission

To protect Wayne County land resources through the prevention of land contamination, along with the regulation of solid waste facilities.

Staff

Solid Waste Ordinance

:: Wayne County Solid Waste Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2004-787 ::
(Updated September 16, 2004)

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