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The American Vanguard

Michigan Landfill Fees to Increase to Combat Out-of-State Trash Michigan aims to close recycling gap with increased tipping fee.

Michigan is a dumping ground for trash from Canada and U.S. states due to low landfill fees. Governor Whitmer wants to increase fees to $5 per ton. Michigan is investing in recycling to close the landfilling gap. Increased tipping fees will make recycling more competitive. EGLE focuses on contaminated site cleanup.