Houghton County will conduct a feasibility study at its solid waste transfer station as it begins preparing for a regional materials management plan.
Michigan has moved to require counties to develop more comprehensive waste management strategies, expanding oversight to cover all materials — not just traditional solid waste. As home to the Western Upper Peninsula’s largest public solid waste transfer station, Houghton County is positioned to lead the effort alongside the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region, which serves the area’s six counties.
“I feel like Brendon’s proposal for a feasibility study is looking at the long term,” said Gretchen Janssen, Houghton County commissioner. “The information we would glean from the feasibility study will be helpful in securing further funds from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy when grants become available for the project we will need.”
WUPPDR representative Brendon Presnell told the commission that many communities across the region are eager to expand recycling opportunities. The feasibility study will examine what infrastructure and outside support Houghton County needs to receive and manage materials from across the Western Upper Peninsula.
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