Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today signed a bipartisan package of legislation designed to curb the flow of trash into Michigan landfills. The Governor signed the new laws in two communities in southeast Michigan that have been hit hard by the high volume of Canadian trash being dumped into Michigan landfills.

“Today, we take a critical step in putting a lid on Michigan’s unwanted reputation as the country’s trashcan,” said Granholm. “This is a critical environmental milestone for this state. If we are going to turn Michigan’s environmental treasures over to our children tomorrow, we must do everything we can to protect that environment today.

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March 26, 2004 Sumpter Township, MI