USEcology has done trial runs of neighborhood pickup of HHW material under contract with some communities in the greater Chicago area. The purpose of the trials were to test the cost effectiveness of neighborhood pickups vs community collection events.

I have asked them to share with me their preliminary findings when they have completed the trials. If anyone has any questions please give me a call.

Steven Noble

Materials Management Division

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy

517-449-6153 | Nobles4@Michigan.gov

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From: hhwroundtable@kalcountyeh.simplelists.com <hhwroundtable@kalcountyeh.simplelists.com> On Behalf Of Roblyer, Cody
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2020 8:21 AM
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Subject: HHW Research

Hello Everyone,

I am doing some HHW related research and want to see if anyone else has found info on this before. Basically I am trying to find out why companies that deal with hazardous waste do not have HHW collection services similar to what many of us provide to residents at collection events or drop-off sites. For example, there are companies out there that collect and/or transport hazardous materials on a commercial and industrial scale, but do not collect from residents. What is their reasoning for this? Is it too difficult, too costly?

Let me know if I need to clarify. Thank you!

Cody Roblyer, Planning Specialist

Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission

(810) 766-6570

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