You have registered for this Wednesday’s informational event on the proposed changes to MI’s Recycling Legislation at KVCC! We look forward to seeing you there!

What: Proposed Changes to Michigan Recycling Legislation Section 115 of P.A. 451 – Update

Speaker: Christina Miller, Michigan DEQ Planning, Reporting and Surcharge Coordinator

Steve Sliver, Assistant Division Director, Waste Management and Radiological Protection Division

Katie Venechuk, Recycling and Waste Minimization Specialist

Question & Answer session following MDEQ update

When: Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30 pm

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Community College – Texas Corners Campus

6767 West O Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49003 – Classroom 5830

Whom:

County Commissioners Township Trustees

City Councils Solid Waste Planning Committees

Material Management Planning Groups Material Management Facilities

Why: The impact of new legislation stemming from Governor Snyder’s initiative to increase Michigan’s recycling rate poses substantial impact to political and financial leaders.

We will address:

Increased statewide recycling rate (from 15% to 45%)
Materials Management Plan (MMP) Updates
New MMP approval process and timeline
Increased Materials Management Facility monitoring
Expanded Materials Management Enforcement program
County ordinance requirements related to mandatory local performance standards
Reconfigured Solid Waste Planning Committees
Documented regional cooperation efforts
Greater emphasis on composting
Recycling at multifamily dwellings
Focus on public education and county-wide recycling
Waste utilization goals framework
Waste utilization reporting
Cost impact on municipalities and commercial facilities

AJ Brucks

Executive Director

Van Buren Conservation District

1035 E. Michigan Ave. Paw Paw, MI 49079

(269)657-4030x5