Macomb County Solid Waste Plan and Pine Tree Acres Expansion
Fraser
Summary
The county needs municipal approvals to expand Pine Tree Acres landfill and add a recycling transfer station — extending landfill life about 25 years. The council split 4-3, with opponents arguing cheaper disposal discourages recycling.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct city cost; the resolution affects regional disposal capacity and future tip fee economics.
Macomb County residents get a dependable, in-county disposal facility and improved recycling infrastructure.
Recycling advocates argue expanding landfill capacity suppresses disposal prices and recycling rates.
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