2021 House Bill 4460 / 2022 Public Act 249

Revise solid waste, landfill and recycling restrictions, mandates, fees, fines and more

Introduced in the House

March 9, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Scott VanSingel (R-100)

To revise and expand many provisions and details of the extensive regulatory regime prescribed for solid waste “materials management plans” that counties are required to maintain. Also, to revise and expand the comprehensive regulatory regime imposed on “materials utilization facilities” that process waste for reusable products. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4453 to 4461 that would revise and expand many of the state laws, regulations, requirements, fines, fees and more related to landfills, solid waste and recycling mandates.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

March 25, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 22, 2021

Passed in the House 85 to 19 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 27, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 7, 2022

Passed in the Senate 26 to 6 (details)

To revise and expand many provisions and details of the extensive regulatory regime prescribed for solid waste “materials management plans” that counties are required to maintain. Also, to revise and expand the comprehensive regulatory regime imposed on “materials utilization facilities” that process waste for reusable products. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 4453 to 4461 that would revise and expand many of the state laws, regulations, requirements, fines, fees and more related to landfills, solid waste and recycling mandates.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 22, 2022