Waste Acceptance Guidelines

Michigan's solid waste law and rules contain restrictions about certain waste being disposed of in municipal solid waste landfills. The following items should not be disposed of in landfills or in trash collection service, or may have restrictions on their disposal. If you have questions about whether to dispose of a certain item or material, please call our office at 517-372-2800 or 1-888-9GRANGER for clarification.

Medical Waste Sharps materials, such as syringes, may be accepted from household trash if special procedures are followed. Sharps should be disposed of in one of the following ways: Commercially available rigid plastic sharps container Plastic laundry detergent bottle with bleach covering sharps and lid taped shut Plastic bleach bottle with bleach covering sharps and lid taped shut Metal or plastic coffee can with bleach covering sharps and lid taped shut Other types of materials may not be landfilled.	Beverage Containers This rule applies to beverage containers that are 1 gallon or smaller in size that contained a soft drink; soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water or other nonalcoholic carbonated drink; beer, ale or other malt drink of alcoholic content; or mixed wine drink or mixed spirit drink. If a deposit was paid on a beverage container, return the container to any retailer that sells that beverage for deposit refund. If a deposit was not paid, recycle the container through Granger Recycling Center.	Motor Vehicle Tires Prior to disposal, tires must be cut or otherwise processed into pieces. Most tire retailers will accept old tires when new tires are purchased. Some communities hold special waste collection days. Scrap tires can also be taken to a registered end-user, scrap tire processor or scrap tire retailer that is in compliance with the scrap tire law.
Yard Clippings Yard clippings are defined as leaves, grass clippings, vegetable or other garden debris, shrubbery or brush or tree trimmings, less than 4 feet in length and 2 inches in diameter, that can be converted to compost humus. Use yard clippings as mulch, practice backyard composting or recycle at Granger Compost Services unless they are diseased or infested.	Used Oil Many oil change locations and auto supply stores accept used oil. Some communities hold special waste collection days.	Asbestos Older household materials, such as ceiling tiles, floor tiles and insulation, may contain asbestos. Homeowners may remove asbestos from their own residences, but precautions need to be taken and the waste must go to a licensed disposal site. Special labeling and packaging requirements apply.
Lead Acid Batteries Return used batteries to the retailer when purchasing new ones. Some communities hold special waste collection days. Used lead acid batteries can also be brought to the Granger Recycling Center, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.	Low-level Radioactive Waste Contact the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality at 517-335-2690 or the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Region III office, at 630-829-9500 for disposal options for radioactive waste.	Regulated Hazardous Waste Residents are encouraged to participate in community special waste collection days. Contact the DEQ Waste and Hazardous Materials Division District Office at 517-335-2690 for more information and disposal options.
Non-household Liquid Waste Contact the DEQ Waste and Hazardous Materials Division District Office at 517-335-2690 for more information and disposal options.	Septage/Sewage Waste water and sludge may only be transported by licensed septage waste haulers. Contact the DEQ Waste and Hazardous Materials Division District Office at 517-335-2690 for more information and disposal options.	Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Fluorescent light ballasts and other materials may contain PCBs, which can only be disposed of in certain landfills. Granger does not accept these items. Contact the U.S. EPA, Region 5 office, at 312-886-7061 for more information.