Environmental Programs

Washtenaw County Environmental Programs 

Recycling and Solid Waste
Information on Residential and Commercial Recycling & Composting in Washtenaw County along with answers to your solid waste questions.

Home Toxics Reduction
Our Home Toxics Collection Program and information on common household toxics such as oil-based paint and fertilizers and including batteries, mercury, computers and sharps.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
The purpose of the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (WCBRA) is to facilitate the redevelopment of previously developed sites, consistent with the community's commitment to sustainability and its vision for the future. 

Environmental Health 
For Indoor Air Quality, Permitting, septic System, Pollution Prevention, and other Environmental Health topics, visit the Division of Environmental Health.

Soil Erosion
For information on soil erosion permits and soil sedimentation issues.

Environmental Outreach & Education

Issues of the Environment Radio Show
A fresh new way to spread the word of your special events and projects... A means to inform the public of environmental issues that are important to you... This is your opportunity to let people in our community hear what you and your organization are doing.

Your World
A weekly column published in the Ann Arbor News Monday Ecology section, informing you of local environmental events, issues, and actions.

Environmental Excellence Awards
The Environmental Excellence Awards Program aims to recognize businesses and non-profit organizations in Washtenaw County that practice environmentally sound behavior in the areas of water quality protection, waste reduction and recycling, and pollution prevention.