
5 Surprising Items Banned From Michigan Landfills
Did you know? Michigan prohibits throwing certain items in the trash to conserve landfill space and safeguard the environment.
Many of us may not realize that it's not just local garbage companies making up the rules about what they can and cannot take to landfills. Michigan has laws in place to help protect the environment and conserve dwindling space in landfills according to Michigan.gov,
Section 11514 of Part 115, Solid Waste Management, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA), and its rules prohibit specific materials from being disposed of in a non-hazardous solid waste landfill.
You Aren't Allowed To Throw These 5 Things Away in Michigan
BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
- #1 If the beverage container has a deposit return, you can take it to any retailer selling it and get your deposit.
- #2 Otherwise, click here to check out the recycling directory provided by Michigan.gov.
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SCRAP TIRES
A landfill may accept tires for disposal if they are cut in half or otherwise processed by shredding, cutting, or chipping.

YARD CLIPPINGS

Yard clippings such as grass, leaves, sticks, and landscape trimmings should be composted on-site or taken to a composting facility.
EMPTY DRUMS
Landfill space is a huge issue for Michigan. The entire Midwest is a mess. Check out the list below.
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