Solid Waste Technical Services
All Wayne County solid waste facilities - landfills, incinerators, transfer stations, and processing plants, with the exception of those in Detroit (which are inspected by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality), are inspected by staff of this program. They insure that each facility is complying with the regulations to protect public health and the natural resources of the County. The staff also work closely with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to review proposed disposal sites, construction plans and geological data. New construction and existing operations are referred to the MDEQ in the form of recommendations for construction permitting or licensing of facilities. In addition, illegal dumping and unlicensed disposal sites are investigated. Enforcement measures can be taken either by the Division or jointly with MDEQ.
The Division's authority for enforcement for solid waste regulation is P.A. 451, Part 115 Solid Waste Management, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act and the Wayne County Solid Waste Ordinance, No. 2004-787.
Mission
To protect Wayne County land resources through the prevention of land contamination, along with the regulation of solid waste facilities.
Staff
Philip Kurikesu
Environmental Engineer
Eric C. Anderson
Field Staff Supervisor/Geologist
Marrian Louis
Environmentalist
Wendy Lukianoff
Environmentalist
Solid Waste Ordinance
Wayne County Solid Waste Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2004-787
(Updated September 16, 2004)
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Robert N. Ratz
Director
Land Resource Management
3600 Commerce Ct.
Building E
Wayne, MI 48184
Ph: (734) 326-3936
Fax:(734) 326-4421
24 Hour Environmental Hotline
Ph: 888-223-2363