A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Community involvement and public participation are an essential part of EGLE’s mission, vision, and values.
SARA Title III establishes requirements regarding emergency planning and "Community Right-to-Know" reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals for federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as regulated facilities.
Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities.
An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.
This system allows water well drilling and pump installation contractors to submit water well records.
EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines, and environmental conferences, workshops and training programs.
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides all persons (except persons incarcerated in correctional facilities) with access to public records of public bodies. Requests to inspect or receive public records from EGLE must be in writing and describe the requested records with enough detail to enable the department to identify and locate the requested records. Some records are exempt from disclosure under the FOIA or another statute and thus will not be provided. A fee may be charged to process your request. Please note that many records are available that do not require a formal FOIA request.
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If someone asked you to recite the materials that are collected through your curbside service or at your local recycling center, could you do it? It’s probably not a question that you’ve ever been asked, but it’s an important thing to know.
Unfortunately, recycling isn’t as straightforward as searching for a recycling symbol on a product. Many packages wear the “recycle” symbol but require a special recycling process that may not be available in your area. This is something that many people don’t realize before tossing an item into the recycling bin or choosing to toss it in the trash.
This page will help answer some of the questions you may have on recycling in Michigan.
Wait a minute! Should you throw that in the recycling bin? Watch this video to find out; and check out our Recycling 101 booklet to sort out more recycling facts from fiction! SPECIAL THANKS to Cascade Cart Solutions in Grand Rapids, MI, for providing us with the adorable pink recycling cart!
Even if you don’t have single stream recycling, recyclers rely on clean and quality materials to market to end use manufacturers. The higher the amount of residue and contamination, the lower the value of the recyclable materials, and the lower potential for those materials to be used in the production of new products. Always remember to make sure the recyclables you put in the bin are free of excessive residue.
If an item is not included on your list of acceptable items, it probably cannot be recycled through your program because they cannot manage it appropriately. Some recycling programs in Michigan do accept some of these items at drop-off sites or through special collection events, so be sure to check with your community or service provider for options in your area.
To most people, this code will look very familiar. It’s often assumed that this symbol is identifying an item as recyclable, but it was actually introduced by the Society of Plastics Industry (SPI) to identify the plastic resin content of bottles and containers. This labeling system is known as a “Resin Identification Code (RIC)” and is used to identify seven types of plastics.
Do not include everyday “trash” in your recycling bin.
Be sure to clean/rinse out recyclables of excessive residue Do not include any medical waste, COVID personal protective equipment, or personal hygiene items in your recycling bin. Check out our Recycling Raccoons Reference Sheet and Local Rules or contact your local recycling center for more information. Don’t nest materials with unlike materials
(i.e. tin can inside a cereal box). Fill out our recycling cheat sheet and keep it near your at-home recycling station.
It is estimated that 33% of all food produced in the world goes to waste. Learn what you can do to reduce food waste.
Looking to recycle a wide variety of household materials? Find recycling organizations near you that accepts them.
Learn how reducing, reusing, and recycling can help you, your community, and the environment by saving money, energy, and natural resources.
We know it's not easy. Recycling can be pretty complicated. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about recycling to help Michigan recycle better.
Got a minute? Learn how to recycle right! Proper recycling practices protect the environment and recycling workers.
