Public comment period extended to Oct. 31 for hazardous waste license

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s (EGLE), Materials Management Division is extending the public comment period on the proposed hazardous waste operating license for Republic Service’s Wayne Disposal Inc. landfill in Van Buren Township.
To allow the public additional time to review the draft license and submit comments, the comment period has been extended to Oct. 31, 2025.
Review the Draft License
The draft license, application, and associated materials are available online and paper copies are also available at the Belleville Area District Library at 167 Fourth St., Belleville.
Public Meeting and Hearing
The previously announced public meeting will still be held on Sept. 18. EGLE and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) staff will be available during the open house period from 5-6 p.m. for informal discussion. A presentation on the draft license will begin at 6 p.m. and EGLE and U.S. EPA staff will answer questions from the public.
The formal hearing will begin at 7 p.m. for the public to make comments on the draft license.
The meeting will be held at Wayne County Community College District, Ted Scott Campus, 9555 Haggerty Rd., Van Buren Township.
You may also attend the meeting and hearing virtually. To attend the online hearing register at https://bit.ly/MMD09182025. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Pre-registration is not required to attend, just click the link above at the start of the event (6 p.m.). If you do not have internet access and would like to join by phone, use the following phone number: (636) 651-3142 and use conference code 374288.
Comments may be given at any time before the end of the comment period at 5 p.m. Oct. 31, 2025. To provide comment:
• Attend the public hearing on Sept. 18, 2025 (in person or virtually).
• Email: [email protected] .
• Mail written comments to:
EGLE, Materials Management Division Attn: Christine Matlock, P.O. Box 30241,
Lansing, MI 48909-7741.