Current Issues

Despite the past growth and achievements of Michigan’s waste management industry, there are still many opportunities for future change and improvement. The following issues are top priorities for the Michigan Waste Industry Association and its members:

Links to key Documents:

Kent County Plan Amendment Documents

Letter to Kent County July 2012

Sample Letter to Send to Municipalities

Kent County Plan Amendment Letter 10 11 11

Kent County Plan Amendment Letter 09 15 11

Pitsch Lawsuit Documents

MWIA Amicus Curiae Brief – Pitsch Lawsuit

DNRE Amicus Curiae Brief – Pitsch Lawsuit

Ionia County’s Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

Pitsch Post Trial Brief

Pitsch Brief on Appeal

Ionia County Brief on Appeal

Solid Waste Reports 

MDEQ Solid Waste Report 2009-2010

MDEQ Solid Waste Report 2008-2009

Other Documents of Interest

Canadian 2010 Waste Diversion Report

Slow Down to Get Around Video