Michigan EGLE Releases Annual Solid Waste Report

SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) recently released its 29th annual solid waste report, which offers a look at inputs to Michigan’s landfills. There was a 5.43 percent increase in solid waste disposed of in Michigan landfills compared to the same period in 2023. Waste disposed of by Michigan residents and businesses increased 7.05 percent, and waste imported from other states and Canada decreased 1.15 percent.

Imported waste represents 18.97 percent of all waste disposed of in Michigan landfills. The largest source of waste imported into Michigan continues to be from Canada, contributing 14.35 percent. Twelve states imported waste into Michigan with Ohio contributing the largest amount of imported waste from other states.

All 67 Michigan landfills are required to submit information on disposal to EGLE. EGLE’s Materials Management Division compiles this information into an annual report for the Legislature. 

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