Ottawa County is transitioning from a Solid Waste Management Plan to a Materials Management Plan (MMP) in response to updated laws and regulations in the State of Michigan. MMPs are designed to maximize the lifespan of materials by keeping them in circulation for as long as possible. Additionally, they establish procedures for appropriate disposal when materials reach the end of their usability. Find our most current Solid Waste Management Plan »
Material Management Planning Committee
Learn more about MMP Committee members, meetings, and find information from past meetings.
EGLE Materials Management Plan Materials
More information on MMP’s
Questions & Answers
What is a Materials Management Plan (MMP) and how is it different than a Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP)?
An MMP is a plan required by law that assures adequate materials management capacity for all non-hazardous solid waste generated in the county. The plan will also ensure that managed materials are collected, processed, or disposed of at facilities that are consistent with the county plan and comply with state laws and rules. This can include organic, recyclable, solid waste, and other materials. MMPs will identify and regulate local criteria for the siting of all materials management facilities, such as landfills, solid waste processing and transfer facilities, materials recovery facilities, composting facilities, and anaerobic digesters.
The difference between an MMP and a SWMP is the focus of the plan. Before approval of new MMPs, each county has an existing SWMP, that focuses on ensuring adequate disposal capacity and assures that all non-hazardous solid waste generated in the county is collected and recovered, processed, or disposed of at facilities that comply with state laws and rules. MMPs are designed to maximize the lifespan of materials by keeping them in circulation for as long as possible.
How does this law update affect me as a resident of Ottawa County?
Part 115 will affect how Ottawa County materials are managed through additional management and disposal options and availability. The update process includes many opportunities for residents to provide input about the information that should be included in the new MMP. Residents can communicate through public comment at Material Management Planning Committee meetings, Ottawa County municipality meetings, and Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meetings. In addition, residents may reach out to any commissioner, staff, or committee member.
Has Ottawa County decided to write the new Materials Management Plan?
The Board of Commissioners voted to become the County Approval Agent (CAA) and to oversee writing the new Materials Management Plan on March 26th, 2024. The Notice of Intent was submitted on July 2nd, 2024. In the notice of intent, it was declared that Ottawa County will be creating a single-county MMP but still hopes to work with surrounding counties in some compacity.
Where can I find Presentations and actions related to MMP given to and by Board of Commissioner committees?
- Health and Human Services Committee at the: 51:30 minute mark
- Planning and Policy Committee at the: 30:30 minute mark
- Board of Commissioners at the: 1:27:50 minute mark and the: 53:20 minute mark
Where can I find more information regarding Part 115 Update in General?
Visit EGLE’s website.
Questions?
environmentalhealth@miottawa.org
616-393-5645
