Environmental Sustainability

Materials Management Plan

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 »

• Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, Part 115
• Part 115, Subsection 11, Materials Management Plans

Materials Management Planning Committee minutes and agenda can be found here.

•   EGLE Materials Management Plan Materials
  • Materials Management Planning
  • MMP Implementation Process

  More information on MMP's

  • Questions & Answers on MMP's
  • MMP Quick Guide
  • Plan Requirements
  • EGLE Newsroom
•   Ottawa County MMP Questions and 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.

  • Who should I contact if I have questions?

    Emails can be sent to the Environmental Health Department: environmentalhealth@miottawa.org or you may call 616-393-5645

  • Where can I find Materials Management Committee (Past SWPC) Minutes, Members, and Notice of Meetings?
    • Minutes
    • Members
    • Notices
  • When does the MMPC meet? Can I attend? Can I still be involved if I am not a member of the MMPC?

    Please see Materials Management Planning Committee Section for members and meeting information.

    Meetings are open to the public and the MMPC encourages interested parties and public to be active participants in the meetings. Only the members of the MMPC can vote and preform key task for the MMP but public engagement is encouraged.

  • 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.

•   Material Management Planning Committee Members

  Currently, the MMPC meets the 4th Wednesday of the Month at 10:00 am at the Fillmore Complex. Meetings are open to the public.

  • Find Agenda and Minutes
  • Members

  If the County writes its own MMP, the new MMPC will seek committee members through the County’s regular committee application process. The MMPC details regarding terms and membership requirements can be found at MCL 451, Part 115, Subpart 11, Section 324.11572.

  The new MMPC will be comprised of 11 members:

  • Representative of Solid Waste Facility Operator
  • Representative of a Hauler
  • Representative of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Operator
  • Representative of Composting Facility/Anaerobic Digestor Operator
  • Representative of a Waste Diversion, Reuse, or Reduction Facility Operator
  • Representative of an Environmental Interest Group
  • Representative of a business that Generates a Managed Material
  • Representative of Regional Planning Agency
  • An Elected County Official
  • An Elected Township Official
  • An Elected City Official