The below is taken verbatim from the Michigan DEQ website. Contact: Ronda Blayer 517-284-6555 Agency: Environmental Quality On November 28, 2016, the final Generator Improvements Rule was published in 81 Federal Register 85732. These regulatory revisions were promulgated under the…
On April 29th, 2016 the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) launched its new Drug Disposal Web Page for businesses and citizens of Michigan. It includes: Locations and information on drug “takeback” activities throughout the state. Provides information for the…
On January 31st of 2014, the USEPA’s Solvent Wipe Rule became effective at the Federal level and in those states lacking authorization under RCRA to operate their own hazardous waste program. As a state with an authorized hazardous waste program,…
The following wastes are prohibited from landfill disposal under Part 115 of Act 451: Used oil Whole tires Liquid waste. Liquid Industrial Waste is subject to strict regulation in Michigan. Returnable beverage containers. Find a designated collection site and make…
The Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program (RETAP) provides in-depth pollution prevention (P2) and energy conservation assessments to businesses with 500 or fewer employees in Michigan. RETAP assessments are performed by teams of retired engineers and are always free, confidential, non-regulatory, and…
Summer is moving fast and the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) annual medication collection at the Capitol is upon us again. Clean out your medicine cabinet and bring your unused, unwanted, or expired household medications to the south Capitol lawn for safe…
If you have doubts about your compliance with environmental regulations (Federal or State) then you may live in fear of an inspection by an inspector of those agencies. In Michigan, however, a business has the option to take part in…