The Materials Management Division (MMD) oversees the solid and hazardous waste programs, radioactive materials activities, radon awareness program, and energy program. The division oversees waste disposal, transportation, and storage as well as implementing strategies to support pollution prevention and beneficial uses of waste materials. Activities in the radiological area include coordinating with nuclear power plants, local emergency responders, and the federal government to ensure that Michigan has sufficient resources in the event of a radioactive material release. Read more about us in our annual reports.
Processing, Transfer, And Disposal Facilities; County Planning
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy programs for businesses and communities.
In recent years, waste management in Michigan has changed focus from landfill disposal to highest and best reuse of discarded materials through conservation, repurposing, and recycling.
Materials Management Facilities regulated under Part 115 of the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act.
Pollution Prevention and Stewardship programs for businesses and communities
Managing the generation, treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous wastes, licensing and regulating hazardous and liquid industrial by-products transportation, and informing individuals of the opportunities for proper disposal of hazardous and harmful wastes generated in the home.
Electronics recycling, Infrastructure, Market Development, Next Cycle, Composting, Incentives
Safe disposal of paints, batteries, oil, etc.
Management of Regulated Medical Waste
Safe disposal of medications
Emergency Preparedness and Radioactive Materials
Educational and Testing Information
Transportation, Storage, Disposal, Cleanup, and Market Development
Managing Storm Debris, Emergency Solid Waste Authorization, Storm Debris Use, and many Storm Recovery Resources
Hazardous Waste, Liquid Industrial By-Product, Used Oil
Tracy Kecskemeti is the Acting Director of the Materials Management Division (MMD). She leads programs that promote sustainability and ensure the safe management of waste and radiological materials to protect public health and Michigan’s environment.
Tracy is especially focused on aligning traditional waste regulatory programs with efforts in recycling, waste reduction, materials recovery, and energy efficiency to advance a more circular economy and minimize the impacts of waste.
