Materials Management Planning Committee

Governor Whitmer signed an eight-bill package (HB 4454-4461, also known as Part 115 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protections Act) into law on December 22, 2022. Effective March 29, 2023, this legislation updates Michigan’s solid waste management system with the primary intention of increasing the statewide recycling rate.

As part of the new legislation, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is requiring each county in Michigan to develop a Materials Management Plan (MMP), previously called a Solid Waste Management Plan. The new MMPs will shift focus away from establishing landfill disposal capacity for garbage to waste diversion through recycling and composting programs. Funding will be provided by the State to counties to develop the new MMPs.

The MMPC is a state-mandated committee which is made up of 11 members from various sectors including the materials management industry, environmental groups, and local government. The initial members of the committee will be appointed for a 5-year term. The planning committee’s primary role is to oversee the development and approval of the Materials Management Plan. The list of proposed members is attached.

List of Appointed Committee Members

Committee Agendas and Meetings