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.
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides all persons (except persons incarcerated in correctional facilities) with access to public records of public bodies. Requests to inspect or receive public records from EGLE must be in writing and describe the requested records with enough detail to enable the department to identify and locate the requested records. Some records are exempt from disclosure under the FOIA or another statute and thus will not be provided. A fee may be charged to process your request. Please note that many records are available that do not require a formal FOIA request.
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Michigan’s electronic recycling law passed in 2008 to address concerns about the large number of consumer electronics that were entering the market and the waste stream. These electronics may contain harmful toxins, many with reuse potential. The law was implemented to properly manage these devices and help protect the public from potential release of these toxins.
Batteries contain acids that can cause chemical burns and retain an electrical charge that can present a fire hazard. Damaged lithium-ion batteries can also experience thermal runaway, burning quickly and violently, reaching temperatures as high as 900 F if their battery casing is breached and the contents is exposed to air. This can start a fire at your home or business, in the garbage truck, at the landfill, or at a material recycling facility. When battery terminals touch, they can cause a spark and start a fire too, particularly during transport when they are bouncing around if not packaged properly. Unwanted batteries should be packaged in a way that both prevents the battery terminals from touching and prevents damage to the battery casings. This can be done by packing each battery in a fully enclosed inner packaging made of non-conductive materials like a plastic bag or taping the terminals and placing them in a container that protects the casings. Check out our lithium-ion battery safety tips to learn more.
Most batteries should be taped for transport or recycling - Learn how to safely prepare your old batteries
In 2008, the legislature passed a law requiring manufacturers who sell computers, televisions, and printers in Michigan to provide free and convenient recycling options to Michigan residents and small businesses. To learn more the takeback program requirements, see the E-waste Takeback Law Frequently Asked Questions. To learn more about the handling requirements for e-waste generated from households and non-households, see the electronic equipment and universal waste guidance.
E-waste recycling options differ for households and non-households. To find e-waste recycling options for households, search the following:
To find e-waste recycling options for non-households, including commercial and industrial businesses, non-profits, municipalities, hospitals, churches, etc., search the following or consider working with a waste consultant/vendor:
Yes, lithium-ion batteries are safe to use when used properly. They’re great because they’re light and hold more charge for longer than traditional batteries. However, these great attributes can be problematic when not used and handled properly. When damaged or improperly charged, they can spark and cause a fire. If the battery casing breaks, and the contents are exposed to air, the battery can ignite and burn at a very high temperature. Check out our battery safety tips to learn more about how you can protect your home, business, and our recycling and disposal infrastructure by properly managing and recycling your lithium-ion batteries. Also check out our battery taping videos if you are unsure how to prep your batteries for safe transport.
