Michigan pallet and wood waste rules

Landfill ban Not yet verified

We haven't checked Michigan's landfill ban rules against the law yet, so we say nothing about them. Ask Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Marked and pooled pallets In force

Plastic Bulk Merchandise Container Act. MCL 445.2071 et seq. (2012 PA 186)

• A 'plastic bulk merchandise container' is a plastic pallet, crate, container or shell used by a producer, distributor or retailer for bulk transport or storage of goods for retail sale; wood pallets are not covered. MCL 445.2073(e) (source)
• A dealer buying ten or more in one transaction must pay by check or similar instrument, not cash or barter, and verify the seller is at least 16. MCL 445.2075(1) (source)
• An individual seller must present government photo ID and sign a statement that they own or may sell the containers and have no conviction for theft of such containers. MCL 445.2075(2) (source)
• The dealer must keep a record of each such purchase for at least one year and make it available to law enforcement. MCL 445.2077(1) (source)

Plastic Bulk Merchandise Container Act in Michigan: full detail

Open burning Not yet verified

We haven't checked Michigan's open burning rules against the law yet, so we say nothing about them. Ask Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

C&D recycling Not yet verified

We haven't checked Michigan's c&d recycling rules against the law yet, so we say nothing about them. Ask Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.