The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have given notice of intent to issue a hazardous waste management facility operating license to Wayne Disposal Inc.
A public informational meeting and hearing will take place September 18. The public comment period for the draft license will close at 5 p.m. September 29.
Wayne Disposal Inc. (WDI) operates a hazardous waste disposal facility located at 49350 North Interstate-94 Service Drive in Belleville, Michigan. WDI seeks authorization to begin storing hazardous waste in containers and to continue disposing of hazardous waste, certain radiological materials and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) waste generated offsite. WDI proposes to expand the disposal volume and add hazardous waste storage capacity.
To attend online, register at https://bit.ly/MMD09182025 and participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the meeting.
The public informational meeting will start with an open house from 5-6 p.m. for residents to come and talk to EGLE and U.S. EPA staff one-on-one, ask questions and learn about the facility in general. The open house will be followed by a presentation from 6-7 p.m. about the facility’s application and draft license and a session with a panel. The public meeting will be followed by a public hearing from 7-9 p.m. where interested individuals will have an opportunity to submit oral or written comments on the draft license into the formal record.
The public is encouraged to review the draft license, application and associated materials for more detailed information before commenting. All individuals attending the public hearing in person who intend to speak are requested to register by filling out a comment card.
Published September 2025