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Solid Waste planning committee

Information and meeting schedule for the solid waste planning committee

Program overview

The Macomb County Solid Waste Planning Committee ("Committee") is inviting public comment on a Proposed Amendment to the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan, originally adopted in 1999. The amendment is a proactive and necessary step to secure the region’s long-term environmental health, promote sustainable growth, and ensure Macomb County remains a hub for economic opportunity and innovation.

October 1, 2025: Agenda

Find the agenda here. 

October 1, 2025: Minutes

SWMPC Minutes October 1st 2025

October 16, 2025: Agenda

SWMPC Agenda October 16th 2025

October 16, 2025: Minutes

SWMPC Minutes October 16, 2025

February 18, 2026: Agenda

Macomb County Solid Waste Management Planning Committee
Wednesday February 18th, 2026
9:00 AM
1 South Main Street, 9th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI

Agenda

  1. Call to order
  2. Roll call
  3. Adoption of the agenda
  4. Approve meeting minutes - October 16th 2025  
  5. Public hearing on the proposed solid waste master plan amendment
  6. Call for public comment
  7. Chairman’s Ccomments
  8. Macomb County Solid Waste Master Plan Proposed Amendment
    1. Amendment Rreview and discussion – Designated planning agency
    2. Resolution to approve the proposed amendment to the Macomb County Solid Waste Management Plan for distribution to the locals for ratification
  9. Motion for adjournment
  10. Close meeting  

Committee members

  • Ken Goike – Macomb County Board of Commissioners
  • Rachael Gregory - Waste Management 
  • Todd Stamper - Priority Waste 
  • Nick Benequisto - GT Eastside Recycling   
  • Amy McMillan HCMA 
  • Anthony Reeder - Lenox Township 
  • Tom Semaan - New Baltimore 
  • Andrew Cox - Health and Community Services 
  • Katie Grantham - SEMCOG 
  • Vicky Rowinski – Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development 
  • Josh Bocks – Macomb Township
  • Gus Ghanam – Warren
     

Proposed SWPC Amendment Resolution

Solid Waste Planning Committee members

  • Nick Benacquisto, Eastside Recycling (Solid Waste Industry)
  • Josh Bocks, Macomb Township (City/Village Government Rep)
  • Andrew Cox, Macomb County Health Department (Environmental Interest Group)
  • Ken Goike, Macomb County Board of Commissioner, District 1 (County City Government Rep)
  • Katie Grantham, SEMCOG (Regional Solid Waste Agency)
  • Gus Ghanam, Municipal Solid Waste Expert (General Public)
  • Rachael Gregory, Waste Management (Solid Waste Industry)
  • Amy McMillan, Huron-Clinton Metroparks (Environmental Interest Group)
  • Anthony Reeder, Lenox Township (Township Government Rep)
  • Vicky Rowinski, Macomb County Planning and Economic Development (County Government Rep)
  • Thomas Semaan, City of New Baltimore (City/Village Government Rep)