# Public Hearing - Tri-County Regional Materials Management Plan, 10/9/2026

Leelanau County’s October 9, 2026 public hearing considered public input on the proposed Tri-County Regional Materials Management Plan under Part 115 of Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. Speakers discussed recycling access, food-waste composting, small-business recycling, and whether townships and villages should provide drop-off containers. The plan was described as a long-range framework with goals that each county and its board could choose whether and how to pursue; approval of the plan alone would not commit the county to specific projects or spending. The public comment period was described as 60 days, beginning September 8, with additional hearings scheduled in Benzie and Grand Traverse counties.

Discussion focused on how future services might be funded, including the current per-household fee, a possible millage, and landfill tipping fees. The presenter said expanded programming and services would add costs, but the plan did not establish a specific budget or funding mechanism. Participants also asked about landfill capacity, incoming waste, and enforcement of waste-origin requirements; the presenter offered to follow up rather than provide uncertain information. No contracts, vendors, purchases, spending approvals, or votes were identified. A request was made to circulate Leelanau County’s survey responses to commissioners.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Sources
- [Public Hearing - Tri-County Regional Materials Management Plan, 10/9/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNevjsId0gA) - Leelanau County Video Service