Municipal Information Request & Existing Conditions Survey
Introduction
Livingston County’s Department of Planning serves as the Designated Planning Agency (DPA) for preparing and implementing the county’s Materials Management Plan (MMP) under Part 115 of NREPA. The updated statewide MMP process, launched by EGLE in January 2024, shifts focus from landfilling to broader material recovery, emphasizing waste reduction, recycling, organics management, diversion, environmental stewardship, and circular economy principles.
Purpose of the Plan
The MMP will establish long‑range strategies for managing materials countywide, assessing current systems, identifying gaps, and recommending sustainable improvements. Core objectives include:
- Increasing recycling and diversion
- Supporting organics management
- Improving public education
- Identifying infrastructure and service needs
- Advancing regional cooperation
- Meeting state requirements under Part 115
Materials Management Planning Committee (MMPC)
Created by Resolution 2025‑01‑009, the MMPC guides plan development and includes representatives from required stakeholder groups. It serves as an advisory forum for collaboration.
Importance of Municipal Participation
Local governments provide essential information about existing systems, infrastructure, ordinances, programs, and community needs. Input will help identify service gaps, opportunities, and priorities for future collaboration.
Use of Information
Survey responses will support:
- MMP development
- Inventory of countywide services and infrastructure
- Evaluation of collection systems
- SOAR analysis
- Grant preparation
- Collaboration strategies
- Part 115 compliance
Survey Instructions
Please complete the following questionnaire based on conditions within your municipality. Where applicable, check all responses that apply. Additional narrative response sections are provided throughout the questionnaire for municipalities wishing to provide additional detail, clarification, recommendations, or supporting information. If specific information is not available, please provide the best information currently available.
Submission Deadline – July 8, 2026
Municipal Information Request Questionnaire
Thank you for participating in Livingston County’s Materials Management Planning process. Your input will help establish a countywide understanding of existing services, infrastructure, programs, challenges, and opportunities, and will assist in developing a coordinated Materials Management Plan that reflects the needs and priorities of communities throughout Livingston County.
Questions?
For questions regarding the Materials Management Plan, Materials Management Planning Committee, or this survey, please contact the Livingston County Department of Planning.
