A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Community involvement and public participation are an essential part of EGLE’s mission, vision, and values.
SARA Title III establishes requirements regarding emergency planning and "Community Right-to-Know" reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals for federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as regulated facilities.
Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities.
An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Water Well Viewer (WWV), is an interactive mapping system that displays water wells along with other information, such as wellhead protection areas, underground storage tanks, and sites of environmental contamination. Water well locations have been identified by address matching, the use of global positioning systems (GPS), and by legal descriptions.
This system allows water well drilling and pump installation contractors to submit water well records.
EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines, and environmental conferences, workshops and training programs.
Anyone wishing to formally serve legal documents upon the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), or its officers or employees, may do so by the following methods.
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When you get new electronics like TVs, computers, or smartphones, it's important to know how to safely get rid of your old ones. These devices can contain harmful materials like lead, mercury, and other toxic substances that can hurt the environment if not handled properly.
Each year in the United States, about 8 million tons of electronics are thrown away—an average of 45 pounds per person. Planned obsolescence, such as the end of support for products like Windows 10, accelerates this problem by pushing people to replace devices sooner than necessary. Globally, just over 20% of electronic waste is properly recycled. Even more electronics sit unused in drawers, basements, and garages, often because people don’t know where or how to recycle them.
To help solve this, EGLE has been focusing its efforts on providing more recycling opportunities, especially in rural areas. Through its annual electronics grant program, EGLE has helped set up local e-waste drop-off sites and organize collection events in communities across Michigan.
Cell phones, computers, TVs, monitors, printers, external hard drives, e-readers, tablets, DVD players, cables, cords, wires, and many more.
Check with the recycler or collection site for a full list of acceptable items.
Manufacturers who sell computers, televisions, and printers in Michigan must provide free and convenient recycling options to Michigan residents and small businesses.
Relatively new devices can be donated or resold. Many retailers and websites offer trade-in or buy-back programs for smartphones, tablets and cameras.
Always verify the electronics are accepted at the collection event or drop-off site. Not all electronics are created equal.
Delete sensitive information prior to donating or recycling. Check with the device manufacturer or an electronics retailers for specific instructions. Software is also available online to wipe hard drives.
Ask the recycler questions to make sure your electronics will be properly recycled. They should be able to explain how they handle materials, the percentage they recycle or reuse, and where they go once they leave their facility.
Verify if there is a recycling fee. Michigan law states recycling is free, however it only applies if the device is returned to the manufacturer. There are costs associated with operating collection sites.
