EGLE's Waste Data System (WDS) has been updated to include FY2025 (Oct 2024 – Sept 2025) information from all Michigan landfills. We've included a screenshot of the latest data for Arbor Hills. Below are several facts demonstrating that a NEW LANDFILL is not needed. Reducing landfill capacity will encourage recycling and reduce landfill waste. Note – the WDS data is reported in cubic yards and is converted to tons in the charts below.
Most Waste Accepted at Arbor hills is from outside Washtenaw county
The first chart shows the Total Waste (tons) accepted at Arbor Hills during FY2025. Only 7% of the Waste originated in Washtenaw County. Washtenaw County does not need a landfill.
Why is Washtenaw acting as a dumping ground for Metro Detroit and Canada? Who is really benefiting?
Municipal and commercial Waste (MCW) has decreased
MCW represented the most significant type of waste at Arbor Hills in FY2025. MCW contains high levels of organic material. Reducing MCW should help reduce nuisance odors. The amount of MCW accepted at Arbor Hills has decreased by more than 30% since 2022. It is unclear whether this is due to Market Conditions (i.e., there is a less expensive alternative to Arbor Hills) or a deliberate effort not to fill the landfill too quickly.
very little washtenaw county’s waste is landfilled at arbor Hills
MCW is the waste regularly collected from our homes and businesses and relies on readily available landfill space for disposal. Less than 10% of Washtenaw County's MCW relies on Arbor Hills. More than 80% of Washtenaw County's MCW is shipped to the Woodland Meadows landfill in Wayne County. Woodland Meadows has permitted capacity for the next 20+ years.
who utilizes arbor hills
Oakland and Wayne Counties are responsible for approximately 75% of the MCW shipped to Arbor Hills. In FY2025, Arbor Hills accepted more MCW from Canada than it did from Washtenaw County.
Why does Washtenaw County host Arbor Hills? Who really benefits?
Washtenaw County does not need a new Landfill in Salem Township
Please contact your elected officials to express your opinion on a NEW LANDFILL. Use this link for instructions on writing to elected officials. <LINK>
Community Townhall - STOP ARBOR HILLS
January 12, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Northville High School Auditorium
The town hall has been moved to the High School Auditorium to accommodate more attendees.