Beverage
containers – A beverage container is defined
as an airtight metal, glass, paper, or plastic container,
or a container composed of a combination of these materials,
which, at the time of sale, contains one gallon or less
of a soft drink, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral
water, or other nonalcoholic carbonated drink; beer, ale,
or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content; or a
mixed wine drink or a mixed spirit drink. De minimis quantities
of beverage containers* and green glass containers are not
prohibited.
Whole
motor vehicle tires – Whole motor vehicle
tires are prohibited from disposal in a landfill. Prior
to landfill disposal, the tire must be cut in half or otherwise
processed into pieces. De minimis quantities of whole tires
are not prohibited. *
Yard
clippings - Yard clippings are defined as leaves,
grass clippings, vegetable or other garden debris, shrubbery,
or brush or tree trimmings, less than 4 feet in length and
2 inches in diameter, that can be converted to compost humus.
De minimis quantities of yard clippings are not prohibited.
*
Used
oil – Used oil is defined as petroleum-based
oil that through use, storage, or handling, has become unsuitable
for its original purpose due to the presence of impurities
or loss of original properties.
Lead
acid batteries- these are defined as a storage
battery in which the electrodes are grids of lead containing
lead oxides that change in composition during charging and
discharging, and the electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid.
Low-level
radioactive waste – Low-level radioactive
waste (LLRW) includes items that have become contaminated
with radioactive through exposure to neutron radiation.
Hazardous
waste – Hazardous wastes are materials that
are identified by specific processes or exhibit certain
properties that require more stringent controls on disposal,
as specified by Michigan law. Household hazardous waste
(HHW) including household cleaners, household pesticides,
and household chemicals are not prohibited from disposal
in a Michigan landfill.
Liquid
waste - Liquid waste means any waste material that
is determined to contain free liquids as defined by Method
9095, the paint filter liquids test. Liquid waste from households
is not prohibited.
Sewage
– Sewage means untreated domestic wastewater. Sewage
sludge is not prohibited.
PCBs
– Means PCBs as defined in 40 CFR 761.3. This includes
both PCB items and PCB-contaminated material.
SPECIAL WASTES
Asbestos waste - All asbestos waste regulated
by federal regulations is prohibited from disposal in a
Michigan landfill unless the landfill complies with 40 CFR
61.154. All waste must be segregated and packaged per Authority
and MDEQ guidelines. Asbestos waste must not be mixed with
other wastes.
Medical
waste – Under certain conditions medical
waste can legally be disposed of in a Michigan landfill.
All waste must be segregated and packaged per Authority
an MDEQ guidelines. Medical waste must not be mixed with
other wastes.
*De
minimis means incidental disposal of small amounts of these
materials that are commingled with other solid waste.
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