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MISSION

The Wayne County Department of Public Services Environmental Services Divison's mission is to create, foster, and maintain a clean and safe land and water environment for citizens of Wayne County by providing services for cost effective drainage systems, waste water management, and solid waste management. The Environmental Services Divison's mission is continuously achieved by talented administrators and employees, guided by the strategic goals of the Wayne County Executive.

Throughout this website, you will be able to learn about ESD's many diverse services and programs. From Western Wayne to Downriver, from Detroit to Asia, ESD's successes and leadership in improving our environment is a model for communities around Michigan and the world. We are proud to serve you, our customers, with high-quality and cost-effective environmental services, and we welcome your comments and suggestions. Thanks for visiting.

The DPS Environmental Services Division is comprised of:

This web site provides information for ESD programs and their established missions, goals, and organizational structure, along with the services that they provide to the many constituents and communities of Wayne County. Please visit each area's web site and utilize our services to the fullest extent. We look forward to serving you.

Public Notices

North County Line Intercounty Drain - Notice of Drainage Board Meeting
The Drainage Board for the North County Line Intercounty Drain will meet on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the the office of The Spicer Group, 125 Helle Boulevard, Suite 2, Dundee, Michigan. Please click here to download the meeting notice and agenda.

Southgate-Wyandotte Relief Drain Drainage District - Notice Of Project Planning Public Meeting
The Southgate-Wyandotte Relief Drains Drainage District will hold a public meeting on the proposed Combined Sewer Overflow Screening and Disinfection Facility Project for the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons.

The meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Southgate City Hall, 14400 Dix-Toledo Highway, Southgate, MI 48195.
The purpose of the proposed project is to abate combined sewer overflows from the existing Pine Street Pumping Station by construction of a screening and disinfection facility. Please click here to download the meeting notice.

Project construction will involve construction of new fine screens, a sodium hypochlorite disinfection system, and related electrical and other support systems; modifications to the existing pump station's outfall channel; and a new building to enclose the equipment.

Impacts of the proposed project include temporary noise and disruption to the public due to construction of the required improvements and a new building, which will be offset by improvements to water quality in the receiving waters of the Detroit River.

The estimated cost to users for the proposed project will be approximately $10.42 per residential user per month for a 20 year loan or approximately $6.94 per residential user per month for a 30 year loan.

Please click here for a copy of the plan detailing the proposed project.

Written comments received before the meeting record is closed on Monday, April 17, 2023, will receive responses in the final project planning document. Written comments should be sent to: Patrick Cullen, Deputy Drain Commissioner, Wayne County Department of Public Services, 3600 Commerce Court, Wayne, MI or by email to ESGHelp@waynecounty.com

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 22, 2023
Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back.
The United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) National Drug Take back Day is Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Turn in unused medication for safe disposal at participating location. More information can be found here:
Take Back Day (dea.gov)
North County Line Intercounty Drain - Notice of Day of Review of Apportionments
The Wayne County Drain Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Apportionments on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sumpter Township Community Center, 23501 Sumpter Road, Belleville, Michigan. The Day of Review is an opportunity to review the tentative apportionment of benefit for each parcel and municipality within the North County Line Intercounty Drain Drainage District.
Day of Review Meeting Notice
North County Line Intercounty Drain District Map

North County Line Intercounty Drain - Notice of Drainage Board Meeting
The Drainage Board for the North County Line Intercounty Drain will meet on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the the office of The Spicer Group, 125 Helle Blvd., Suite 2, Dundee, Michigan. Please click here to download the meeting notice and agenda.

North County Line Intercounty Drain - Notice of Letting

The North County Line Intercounty Drainage Board will meet on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Spicer Group, 125 Helle Blvd., Suite #2, Dundee, Michigan at 10:00 a.m. to receive construction bids for the North County Line Intercounty Drain. Please click here for the Notice of Letting and meeting agenda.

2023 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events
Wayne County is resuming large scale household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events in 2023.
All 2023 HHW events will be posted on this page.

Dearborn HHW event - 6/17/2023 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please click here to view the event flyer.
Westland HHW event - 8/26/2023 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please click here to view the event flyer.
Taylor HHW event - 10/21/2023 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please click here to view the event flyer.

In addition, there are other resources available for you to manage your waste materials:
  • You can download our "Wayne County Recycles" app from Google Play or the App store. It provides options for safe disposal on a wide variety of household hazardous waste and electronic waste items.
  • An online version of our application can be found on our website here. At the bottom of the page you will see the "Resource Recovery Guide" where you can type in the name of an item and receive safe disposal options.
  • Obtain a free recycling voucher available to Wayne County residents. See the section below for details on this new and innovative program for recycling household hazardous waste.
  • Our processing contractor, Environmental Recycling Group in Livonia, accepts residential drop off of HHW by appointment for a fee. You can call them at 734-437-9650.
Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Recycling Voucher Program
Wayne County offers a recycling voucher program to Wayne County residents. This program allows residents to dispose and recycle of their household hazardous waste five days a week at the contractor's Livonia site. Please visit 3600 Commerce Court, Building E, Wayne, Michigan 48184 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to pick up your voucher. Call 734-326-5708 or email jdemerjian@waynecounty.com if you have any questions. Note that supplies are limited and vouchers are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please click here to view the recycling voucher flyer.
Milk River Intercounty Drain - Notice of 2023 Drainage Board Meetings
The Drainage Board for the Milk River Intercounty Drain will meet at the following dates and times in 2023:

January 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
February 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
March 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
April 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
May 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
June 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
July 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
August 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
September 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
October 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
November 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
December 14, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

Meetings are held at the St. Clair Shores City Hall, Geer Conference Room, 27600 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Meeting notices will be added and linked above as they become available. Click on the link to download the meeting notice which includes the agenda.
Meijer Prescription Drug Take Back Kiosk
Meijer Pharmacy wants to help you protect your loved ones, the community and the environment. Safely dispose of your unwanted and expired medications the right way by visiting your local Meijer store and look for the receptacle by the pharmacy counter. This is a free service - no questions asked. Please click here for more infomration.
Johnson Creek Public Information Meeting
The Johnson Creek Intercounty Drain Drainage Board held a public meeting on December 14, 2021 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. to discuss a project that will enhance water quality and wildlife habitat along the only designated trout stream in the Rouge River watershed. The meeting will took place in the Assembly Room at the Northville Township offices located at 44405 Six Mile Road in Northville.
Meeting presentation
Design document
Seeking Public Participation in the Ecorse Creek Restoration Project Survey
The City of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, and Wyandotte are teaming up with Michigan State University Extension to find out your thoughts on the Ecorse Creek. City officials received a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. These funds will be used to fix up the creek shoreline near Pepper Park and provide the first public paddling launch on the Creek. For addition information and to participate in this survey, please click here.
Project flyer
Board of Determination Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Please click here to download a pdf of Frequesntly Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding a Board of Determination.
Wayne County Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Public Notification Plan
Wayne County has developed a public notification plan (PNP) for combined sewer overflows (CSO) that may occur from outfalls located along Detroit and Rouge Rivers, in accordance with NPDES Permits and 40 CFR Part 122.38(c). A CSO is a discharge from a combined sewer system, during wet weather, at a point prior to the downstream wastewater treatment facility. Wayne County's PNP describes how the County provides notification to the public of CSO occurrences from combined sewer systems and combined sewer overflow treatment facilities operated by Wayne County. Wayne County's CSO Public Notification Plan is available here.

Information about combined sewer overflow discharges is available online from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), as follows:

1. MiWaters web page - click here.
2. "Combined Sewer Overflow, Sanitary Sewer Overflow, and Retention Treatment Discharge Annual Report". These reports are published annually for the previous year. To download the annual report, click here.

For more information regarding the Wayne County Public Notification Plan, and combined sewer overflow discharges reported under the Public Notification Plan, please contact esghelp@waynecounty.com.

General News and Information

SEMCOG Releases New Video on the Alliance of Downriver Watersheds

The Alliance of Downriver Watersheds (ADW) is featured in a new SEMCOG One Water video that highlights the organization's efforts to keep Downriver water resources safe for drinking, fishing, and recreational activities. Click on one of the links below to view this video.

ADW YouTube channel
ADW Facebook page
ADW Instagram page

To view other SEMCOG One Water videos, please click here.

SEMCOG Releases New Video on Public Works Essential Workers

Click on the link to view the Essential Workers Thank You - Public Works video.

Construction of Improvements to the Milk River Intercounty Drain Drainage District Wastewater Facilities Are Underway

In October 2016, construction began on a multi-year project for improvements to the Milk River Intercounty Drain Drainage District wastewater facilities serving the Cities of Harper Woods, Grosse Pointe Woods, and St. Clair. These improvements will allow the Milk River Intercounty Drain Drainage District to continue to provide efficient transport of combined sewage from system customers during normal conditions and to effectively treat combined sewage overflows into Lake St. Clair into the future.

More Information

Notice Requirements for Sewage Disposal or Storm Water System Event

Notice Requirements for Sewage Disposal or Storm Water System Event (Wayne County systems only)

Notice Requirements for Sewage Disposal or Storm Water System Event (Wayne County Drains only)
Notice Requirements for Sewage Disposal or Storm Water System Event (Milk River Intercounty Drain only)

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

The Wayne County Drain Commissioner has adopted the County of Wayne's procedures and guidelines for FOIA requests for all county and intercounty drains.

Inspect or obtain copies of public records for drains, please click here.

Dispose of Fats, Oils, and Grease Properly

Excessive fats, oils and grease (FOG) washed from sink drains in businesses and homes can block sewer pipes and lead to backups of sewage into buildings and overflows of sewage to rivers, lakes and streams.

Dispose of FOG properly in the home

24 Hour Environmental Hotline 1-888-223-2363

Featured Pages

Permits
County Drains
DPS/FMD Reference Library
Household Hazardous Waste Program
Storm Water Management

News & Events

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Pulse of the Region survey seeks public perspectives on water infrastructure- We Need Your Input
Pulse of the Region survey seeks public perspectives on water infrastructure- We Need Your Input
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
The Wayne County Department of Public Services- Environmental Services Division urges its residents to take the Pulse of the Region survey and shape the future of water infrastructure in the region.
Notice of Drainage Board Hearing
Notice of Drainage Board Hearing
Friday, May 24, 2019
Notice is hearby given that the Sump Intercounty Drainage Board will meet at the offices of the Lyon Township, 58000 Grand River Ave., New Hudson, Michigan.
Warren C. Evans
Warren C. Evans
Wayne County Executive
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