Materials Management Planning

Governor Whitmer signed an eight bill package on December 22, 2022 to update Michigan's solid waste laws, which has been more than six years in the making. Part 115 will shift the priority from solid waste to landfill diversion and materials management. Counties are required to update their Solid Waste Management Plans, now called Materials Management Plans, for the first time in 20 years. Click here to view an overview of Materials Management Planning.

Residential Recycling Survey

Emmet County is conducting a 17 question residential survey that should take 5-10 minutes to complete.

Michigan recently passed new recycling laws that require all 83 counties to update their Materials Management Plans (MMP). One of the key goals is to increase the state’s recycling rate from 25% to 30% by 2029. Emmet County has consistently outperformed the statewide average, and with your help, we can continue to lead the way. Your input will be used to shape the future of Emmet County’s recycling programs.

Surveys are available online at the link above or as a hard copy at the Pleasantview Drop Off Center or Administrative office. In addition to your survey responses, the Emmet County Materials Management Planning Committee (MMPC) invites you to participate in monthly meetings, see full schedule below.

Quarterly e-newsletters regarding MMP updates are available - email [email protected] to sign up.

Summer Newsletter

Notice of Intent

Emmet County filed its Notice of Intent with the State of Michigan July 2024 and notified all legislative bodies of each municipality in the planning area.

Materials Management Planning Committee

Meeting dates subject to change.

Monday, November 4, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eppler Road EMS Station
Meeting Minutes

Monday, December 9, 2024 meeting agenda
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pleasantview Drop Off Center
Optional tour of the DoC and Transfer Station following the meeting
Meeting Minutes

Monday, May 5, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eppler Road EMS Station
Meeting Minutes

Monday, June 2, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eppler Road EMS Station
Meeting Minutes

Monday, July 21, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eppler Road EMS Station
Meeting Minutes

Monday, August 18, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eppler Road EMS Station
Meeting Cancelled

Monday, September 8, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eppler Road EMS Station
Meeting Minutes

Monday, October 6, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eppler Road EMS Station

Monday, November 3, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eppler Road EMS Station

Monday, December 8, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eppler Road EMS Station