The following wastes are prohibited from landfill disposal under Part 115 of Act 451:

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• 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 some money on your returns!
• Lead acid batteries.  Manage pursuant to Part 111 of Act 451, R 299.9206(2)(d), if reclaimed.
• Yard clippings.  For disposal options, search the MDEQ website for registered composting facilities.
• Medical waste.  A universal waste in Michigan.
• Sewage
• Asbestos unless the landfill meets specific federal requirements.
• Empty drums unless crushed.
• Hazardous waste from Small Quantity Generators (SQG) and Large Quantity Generators (LQG) of hazardous waste.  Waste from a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG) of hazardous waste is OK.
• Low level radioactive waste.
• PCB waste unless the landfill meets specific requirements.

For more information about wastes banned from landfill disposal in Michigan:  MDEQ Prohibited Wastes.

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