EGLE Enforcement Notice
On March 12, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued a formal notice to the Smiths Creek Landfill, indicating its intention
Landfill Violation Notice March 20,2024
On March 20, 2024, the Smiths Creek Landfill was issued a violation notice by the Air Quality Control Division of the Michigan Department of Environment,
Water Testing Results
County Completes Water Testing The St Clair County Health Department has completed sample testing of several locations outside of the landfill. The results of the
Landfill Response 2/6/2024
On January 16, 2024, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued its sixth violation notice to the Smiths Creek Landfill. This
Landfill 6th Violation Notice
On the 16th of January, the Smiths Creek Landfill was issued its sixth violation notice by the Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) department. This
Air Quality Data
Kimball Township has been closely monitoring the situation at the landfill, following concerns about air quality. To address these concerns, the Environmental Great Lakes and
Landfill Response 1/9/24
On December 19, 2023, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued its fifth violation notice to the Smiths Creek Landfill. This
Questions We Have for the Landfill?
Violation Notice On the 19th of December, the Smiths Creek Landfill received a rather concerning 5th violation notice from EGLE, particularly regarding the air quality
Landfill Response Dec 7
Below is a link to the Smith Creek Landfills response to the violation notice issued by EGLE’s Materials Management Division on November 14, 2023. The
Interceptor Installation
Last week the landfill completed the installation of a new gas interceptor at the Smiths Creek Landfill. The interceptor in cell 8 will allow for
BOC Recap 12/14/23
We acknowledge the St Clair County Board of Commissioners for taking action in relation to the St Clair County Landfill concerns. Their dedication and efforts
County Committee Recommends Consultant
The Kimball Township Board of Trustees recently passed a resolution emphasizing their urgent need for specific action from the County Board of Commissioners offering a
Canadian Trash Contracts
Canadian Trash Background The St Clair County Landfill contracts with Canadian haulers to bring in solid waste from Canada. US haulers pay $32.50 per ton
CTI Contract
CTI Contract Background CTI & associate provides engineering services to the St Clair County Landfill. This includes design services, regulatory compliance and materials testing. They
Landfill Frequently Asked Questions
Based on community questions from both the Kimball Township Townhall and questions asked most commonly by community members, several organizations have worked together to create
EGLE Creates Landing Page
EGLE has created a landing page for information on Smiths Creek Landfill including violations and contact information.
County Board Approved Expenditures
The St Clair County Board of Commissioners have approved several expenditures to aide in the reduction of gasses at the St Clair County Landfill.
Township Resolution
The Township has requested that the County take 3 steps of action related to the odors at the landfill.
Water Testing
Landfills are required to do groundwater testing on a regular basis. Results are linked here. Also we discuss Kimball Townships request for testing of local
Solid Waste Management Plan
Every county has a plan with the State of Michigan. This is St Clair County’s plan.
Filing Complaints
Filing complaints is an Important part of data collection, that creates a sense of urgency.
Landfill EGLE Violations
The St Clair County Landfill has been found to be in violation of law. See the violation notices here. Reponses from the landfill will be
Landfill Townhall
A Townhall hosted by Kimball Township. A complete video of the meeting and presentation are available for download.
