Wayne Disposal, Inc. (Republic Services)
Information regarding the PCB Chemical Waste Landfill Approval for the Wayne Disposal, Inc. landfill located at 49350 North I-94 Service Drive, Belleville, Michigan.
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Background
EPA is currently reviewing an application to renew the Wayne Disposal, Inc. (WDI) landfill approval to dispose of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). EPA regulates PCB disposal under the federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
On November 5, 2021, Wayne Disposal Inc. (WDI) submitted a renewal application to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the approval of a chemical waste landfill to dispose of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The application includes modifications to the landfill design including adjusting the liner grade, altering the final cover design, and altering the geometry of the final cover grade. These design modifications would result in increased landfill capacity. The renewal and modifications would occur within the original boundaries of the facility located at 49350 N. I-94 Service Drive, Belleville, Michigan.
EPA and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have conducted a technical review of the renewal application. WDI has responded to comments made by EPA and EGLE over the course of the technical review.
A draft permit is anticipated to be issued for public comment in Fall 2025. When this occurs, EPA and Michigan EGLE will host a joint public hearing.
Permit History
The landfill has been permitted by EPA to dispose of PCBs since 1997. The most recent PCB permit renewal was issued by EPA in 2019. The landfill is also permitted by EGLE for the disposal of hazardous wastes. The most recent hazardous waste permit for the landfill was issued by EGLE in 2012.
In 2022, WDI received a major modification to their approval for a re-design of their liner system to incorporate Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL).
Facility and Contact Information
Facility Information
- City: Belleville
- State: Michigan
- County: Wayne
- EPA Identification Number: MID048090633
- Alias: N/A
Public Information Meeting
- Name: EGLE and EPA Public Information Meeting regarding the Wayne Disposal, Inc. Landfill and Applications being Reviewed for Permit Renewal and Modification
- Location: Wayne County Community College District, 9555 Haggerty Rd, Belleville, MI 48111
- Date/Time: June 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time
- Link for public information
Contact Information
EPA Public Affairs Specialist:
Francisco Arcaute
(312) 886-7613
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., weekdays
PCB Permit Writer:
Lisa Graczyk
(312) 353-3219
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., weekdays
Important Dates
- June 26, 2025, 6:00 PM Eastern Time – Public Information Session