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.
This web site provides information for ESD programs and their established missions, goals, and organizational structure, along with the services that they provide to the many constituents and communities of Wayne County. Please visit each area's web site and utilize our services to the fullest extent. Our office is located at 3600 Commerce Court, Building E, Wayne, MI 48184. Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. We look forward to serving you.
Public Notices
Fisher & Leng Drain - Notice of Meeting of Board of Determination
A Board of Determination for the Fisher & Leng Drain will meet on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Canton Township Board Room located at 1150 South Canton Center Road in Canton, Michigan. The Board will hear all interested persons, receive evidence, and determine whether the maintenance and improvement, as set forth in the petition, dated September 29, 2025, is necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience, or welfare.
Meeting notice(PDF, 119KB)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)(PDF, 191KB)
Johnson Intercounty Drain - Notice of Drainage Board Meeting
The drainage board for the Johnson Intercounty Drain will meet on Friday, June 26th at 10:00 a.m. at the Northville Township Hall located at 44405 Six Mile Road in Northville Township. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct necessary and appropriate business of the drainage board and any other business that may come before the board. Please click here(PDF, 202KB) to download the meeting notice and agenda.
Sump Intercounty Drain - Notice of Drainage Board Meeting
The drainage board for the Sump Intercounty Drain will meet on Tuesday, June 30th at 10:00 a.m. at the Lyon Township Municipal Center located at 58000 Grand River Avenue in New Hudson, Michigan. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct necessary and appropriate business of the drainage board and any other business that may come before the board. Please click here(PDF, 212KB)
to download the meeting notice and agenda.
Alliance of Rouge Communities Septic Workshop
The Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC) is offering a septic system maintenance workshop on June 17, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Hawk Community Center Performance Studio located at 29995 West Twelve Mile Road in Farmington Hills. In this workshop, you will learn all about your septic system and how to properly maintain it. An RSVP is required for attendance. Please click here(PDF, 255KB)
to download the workshop flyer.
Share Your Thoughts with the Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC)
You are invited to take the ARC survey on Water Quality Changes in the Rouge River to help direct their future activities. Once your survey is complete, you will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card to be distributed in June 2026.
Click here(PDF, 277KB)
to view the survey flyer
Click here to take the ARC survey
The purpose of the Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC) is to encourage watershed-wide cooperation and support to restore beneficial uses of the Rouge River to the area residents while meeting water quality permit requirements.
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)
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.
Alliance of Downriver Watersheds 2026 Chemistry & Flow Monitoring Season
Volunteer this spring and summer to collect samples and data from the waterways that flow to the Detroit and Huron rivers and Lake Erie. Get outside, meet new people, explore your local waterways, and collect vital information for the Alliance of Downriver Watersheds' volunteer Chemistry and Flow Monitoring Program. No prior experience necessary. New participants must attend an in-person program orientation on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Lake Erie Metropark. Visit www.hrwc.org/chemflow for more information and to register.
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 2026 events are listed below.
Dearborn HHW event 6-27-2026(PDF, 282KB)
Westland HHW event 8-29-2026(PDF, 282KB)
Taylor HHW event 10-10-2026(PDF, 281KB)
In addition, there are other resources available for you to manage your waste materials:
- You can download our "Wayne County Recycles" app from Google Play or the App store. It provides options for safe disposal on a wide variety of household hazardous waste and electronic waste items.
- 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.
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 our contractor's Livonia site. Please visit 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(PDF, 87KB).
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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