Mission
The Wayne County Department of Public Services Environmental Services Division's mission is to create, foster, and maintain a clean and safe land and water environment for citizens of Wayne County by providing services for cost effective drainage systems, waste water management, and solid waste management. The Environmental Services Division's mission is continuously achieved by talented administrators and employees, guided by the strategic goals of the Wayne County Executive.
Throughout this website, you will be able to learn about ESD's many diverse services and programs. From Western Wayne to Downriver, from Detroit to Asia, ESD's successes and leadership in improving our environment is a model for communities around Michigan and the world. We are proud to serve you, our customers, with high-quality and cost-effective environmental services, and we welcome your comments and suggestions. Thanks for visiting.
The DPS Environmental Services Division is comprised of:
- Land Resource Management - works to protect the land and water resources of the County through their solid waste and soil erosion programs.
- Facilities Management - maintains sewer and drain operations throughout the County.
- Water Quality Management - protects and restores water resources in Wayne County through a watershed management approach.
Public Notices
2026 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events
Wayne County's Department of Public Services hosts four Household Hazardous Waste Collections per year for County residents. The collections are designed to accept unwanted household hazardous waste for proper disposal from residents. Only household generated products from Wayne County residents are accepted. Wayne County will continue hosting household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events in 2026. The remaining 2026 events are listed below.
Belleville HHW event 10-10-2026(PDF, 335KB) NOTE: THIS EVENT LOCATION HAS CHANGED!
In addition, there are other resources available for you to manage your waste materials:
- An online version of our application can be found on our website here. At the bottom of the page you will see the "Resource Recovery Guide" where you can type in the name of an item and receive safe disposal options.
- Obtain a free recycling voucher available to Wayne County residents. See the section below for details on this new and innovative program for recycling household hazardous waste.
- Our processing contractor, Environmental Recycling Group in Livonia, accepts residential drop off of HHW by appointment for a fee. You can call them at 734-437-9650.
Southgate-Wyandotte Relief Drains Drainage District - Notice of Drainage Board Meeting
The drainage board for the Southgate-Wyandotte Relief Drains Drainage District will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026 at the Southgate City Hall located at 14400 Dix-Toledo Highway, Southgate, Michigan. Please click here(PDF, 45KB)
to download the meeting notice and agenda.
Rouge Valley Sanitary Intercounty Drain -
Notice of First Meeting of the Drainage Board and First Meeting of the Augmented Drainage Board
Notice is hereby given that the first meeting of the Drainage Board for the Project shall be held October 13, 2026, 10:00 am, Northville City Hall, 215 W. Main Street, Northville, MI 48167, for the purpose of selecting the Secretary of the Drainage Board, who shall also serve as the Secretary of the Augmented Drainage Board.
Notice is further given that the first meeting of the Augmented Drainage Board for the Project shall be held October 13, 2026, 10:10 am, Northville City Hall, 215 W. MainStreet, Northville, MI 48167, promptly after the first meeting of the Drainage Board, for the purposes of (1) considering the petition for the Project, (2) making a tentative determination as to the sufficiency of the petition and the practicability of the proposed drain, (3) making a tentative determination of the public corporations to be assessed, (4) giving a name to the drain and to the drainage district, (5) fixing the time, date and place the Augmented Drainage Board will hear objections to the proposed drain and the petition for the drain, and the matter of assessing the cost of the drain to the designated public corporations, and (6) considering such other matters and taking such other actions as may be necessary or proper.
Please click here(PDF, 1MB) to download the notice for the meetings including a list of the board members and a copy of the petition.
Alliance of Downriver Watersheds (ADW) Resident Survey
The Alliance of Downriver Watersheds wants to hear from its residents! Help protect Downriver waterways by completing a 15 minute survey sponsored by the ADW and other member communities. They are asking for your opinions on issues that affect the quality of life in the Downriver area. Answers are anonymous and the survey results will help the ADW conduct future public outreach efforts. Participants will have a chance to win 1 of 6 $50 gift cards.
Please click here(PDF, 133KB) to download the survey flyer or you can fill out the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/78MTJC8
Rouge Valley Sewage Disposal System Long Term Corrective Action Plan Notice
Phase 4A/5A Sanitary Sewer Inspection
Phase 2B/3B Floodplain Manhole Rehabilitation/Repair
Phase 4C/5C Sewer Rehabilitation
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Number 6006-01
The purpose of this notice is to seek public input and comment on a preliminary decision by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required to implement recommendations discussed in the Environmental Assessment of a wastewater project planning document submitted by Wayne County. Please click here(PDF, 867KB) to view the notice, the project planning document, and instructions on how to submit comments.
Milk River Intercounty Drain - Notice of 2026 Drainage Board Meetings
The Drainage Board for the Milk River Intercounty Drain will meet at the following dates and times in 2026:
February 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.(PDF, 177KB)
April 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
(PDF, 168KB)June 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
(PDF, 202KB)August 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.(PDF, 177KB)
Meetings are held at the Southeast Macomb Sanitary District Headquarters (SEMSD) located at 20001 Pleasant Street in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Meeting notices will be added and linked above as they become available. Click on the link to download the meeting notice and agenda.
Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Recycling Voucher Program
Wayne County offers a recycling voucher program to Wayne County residents. This program allows residents to dispose and recycle of their household hazardous waste five days a week at ERG Environmental Services located at 13040 Merriman Road in Livonia. Please visit our office at 3600 Commerce Court, Building E, Wayne, Michigan 48184 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to pick up your voucher. Call 734-326-5708 or email jdemerjian@waynecountymi.gov if you have any questions. Note that supplies are limited and vouchers are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Recycling Voucher Flyer(PDF, 183KB)
United States Drug Enforcement Agency National Drug Take Back Program
The United States Drug Enforcement Agency hosts a national drug take back program. You can safely and properly dispose of all your drugs during this event. Visit this website page to find the location nearest to you - https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.
Meijer Prescription Drug Take Back Kiosk
Meijer Pharmacy wants to help you protect your loved ones, the community and the environment. Safely dispose of your unwanted and expired medications the right way by visiting your local Meijer store and look for the receptacle by the pharmacy counter. This is a free service - no questions asked.
Board of Determination Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Download a pdf of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding a Board of Determination.
Wayne County Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Public Notification Plan
Wayne County has developed a public notification plan (PNP) for combined sewer overflows (CSO) that may occur from outfalls located along Detroit and Rouge Rivers, in accordance with NPDES Permits and 40 CFR Part 122.38(c). A CSO is a discharge from a combined sewer system, during wet weather, at a point prior to the downstream wastewater treatment facility. Wayne County's PNP describes how the County provides notification to the public of CSO occurrences from combined sewer systems and combined sewer overflow treatment facilities operated by Wayne County.
Information about combined sewer overflow discharges is available online from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), as follows:
For more information regarding the Wayne County Public Notification Plan, and combined sewer overflow discharges reported under the Public Notification Plan, please contact esghelp@waynecountymi.gov.
General News and Information
SEMCOG Videos on the Alliance of Downriver Watersheds
The Alliance of Downriver Watersheds (ADW) is featured in SEMCOG One Water videos that highlight the organization's efforts to keep Downriver water resources safe for drinking, fishing, and recreational activities. Click on one of the links below to view the videos.
View other SEMCOG One Water videos.
Notice Requirements for Sewage Disposal or Storm Water System Event
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
The Wayne County Drain Commissioner has adopted the County of Wayne's procedures and guidelines for FOIA requests for all county and intercounty drains.
Dispose of Fats, Oils, and Grease Properly
Excessive fats, oils and grease (FOG) washed from sink drains in businesses and homes can block sewer pipes and lead to backups of sewage into buildings and overflows of sewage to rivers, lakes and streams.
Dispose of Fats, Oils, and Grease Properly in the Home(PDF, 533KB)
24 Hour Environmental Hotline
1-888-223-2363
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