Trash & Recycling in Macomb County, MI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Macomb County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Macomb County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping in Macomb County is a Michigan state offense under NREPA's littering law, with civil fines rising by volume and felony penalties for infectious waste. The county Health Department may also act on dumping that creates a health nuisance.
Illegal Dumping in Macomb County
Heavy RestrictionsMCL 324.8905a(1)
A person who violates this part, if the amount of the litter is less than 1 cubic foot in volume, is responsible for a state civil infraction and is subject to a civil fine of not more than $800.00.
Trash & Recycling by City in Macomb County
2 cities in Macomb County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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