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Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 324. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection § 324.11556

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 11556. (1) A person who composts class 1 compostable material shall do so at 1 of the following:

(a) A composting facility as described in section 11555(1)(c). 1

(b) A small or medium class 1 composting facility that meets the requirements of section 11555(4) and where the total volume of class 1 compostable material other than yard waste is equally distributed and does not exceed 5% for a small composting facility, or 10% for a medium composting facility, of the total volume of compostable material on-site or a greater percentage if approved by the department.

(c) A composting facility described in section 11555(1)(g).

(2) Class 1 compostable material is considered to be source separated for conversion into compost if the class 1 compostable material is composted at a site that is described in and meets the requirements of section 11555(4) or section 11557(2). 2

(3) Composting of class 2 compostable material shall be done at a class 2 composting facility. Class 2 compostable material is considered to be source separated for conversion into compost if the class 2 compostable material is composted at a class 2 composting facility.

(4) Composting of dead animals using bulking agents as defined in section 3 of 1982 PA 239, MCL 287.653, is subject to part 115  3 if the composting occurs at any of the following:

(a) A farm that maintains more than 5,000 cubic yards of bulking agents from a source other than the farm.

(b) A slaughtering facility that, for composting purposes, maintains on-site more than 5,000 cubic yards of bulking agents as defined in section 3 of 1982 PA 239, MCL 287.653.

(c) A facility that manages dead animals from more than 1 farm or slaughtering facility.

1 M.C.L.A. § 324.11555.
2 M.C.L.A. § 324.11557.
3 M.C.L.A. § 324.11501 et seq.
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