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Land Resource Management
Additional responsibilities of the LRMD include Solid Waste Planning, which entails development and enforcement of Wayne County's Solid Waste Management Plan. In this capacity, LRMD provides direction and education on recycling and composting, both of which are successful methods of reducing the volume of waste disposed of within the county. LRMD also hosts frequently scheduled collection events for household hazardous waste, electronic waste, and scrap tires.
Upcoming Events
2021 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events
Wayne County hopes to have a schedule of HHW collection events and drop off opportunities available later this spring; dates and locations will be posted here when finalized. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the scheduling of all waste disposal events. Public safety is our top proirity and your understanding and patience are greatly appreciated during these unprecedented times.For the press release concerning the cancelation of the 2020 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events, please click here.
CRT televisions and CRT monitors are accepted at Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste events effective October 1, 2017.
Goals and Objectives
Solid Waste Program
- Provide regulatory oversight of solid waste facilities within Wayne County to minimize the impact to residents and the environment.
- To minimize the impact of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) by providing information on proper disposal and by hosting HHW collection events throughout Wayne County.
- Provide assistance to communities and community groups looking for help in preventing illegal dumping.
- Increase the awareness of the need for recycling of waste materials as a means of reducing reliance on landfills.
Soil Erosion Program
- Provide regulatory oversight of earth change activities in Wayne County communities under our jurisdiction to minimize the impact to residents and the environment.
- Provide timely review and issuance of Soil Erosion permits to applicants to prevent an undue burden on communities and developers during the construction and development process.
