Using the Tool

Normally, solid waste goes to an authorized disposal area, while yard waste goes to an authorized composting facility. However, in emergencies, there are provisions for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to approve requests for emergency solid waste disposal for communities recovering from a storm in an emergency situation.

This form must be completed for each site location needing an emergency solid waste disposal authorization. Once all required fields are entered and submitted, the information provided will be sent via e-mail to the site contact and person completing the form, if different than the site contact.

To learn more, see our Emergency Solid Waste Disposal Authorization Guide.

Submitting an Official Request for an Emergency Solid Waste Disposal Authorization

To submit an official request for an emergency solid waste disposal authorization, the e-mail generated by the planning tool along with the site map must be submitted.

A request resulting from an emergency declaration from the Governor must be submitted by the Local Emergency Management Coordinator using the Michigan Critical Incident Management System (MI CIMS). Once submitted using MI CIMS, the request is automatically routed to the State Emergency Operations Center, which coordinates with the EGLE, Materials Management Division, which has the authority to issue the emergency approval.

A request resulting from an event that did not result in an emergency declaration from the Governor may be initiated by county and municipal staff, solid waste disposal vendors supporting county and municipal operations, or both, depending on the circumstances. A request associated with an emergency that is not declared an emergency by the Governor must be be submitted to EGLE, MMD, Solid Waste Section staff, EGLE, MMD, District Office Solid Waste Program staff, or both.