Michigan county issues notice to waste hauler over pickup delays

Leaders in Macomb County, Michigan, have issued a notice to Priority Waste, a Clinton Township, Michigan-based waste management company, WDIV Local 4 reports.

A public hearing will be held Aug. 13 to gauge public opinion, and from there, the county could take legal action against the company. The company could be subject to liquidated damages, a $500 flat fee and a $35 per resident charge for failure to collect waste on scheduled pickup days, according to the report.

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Priority Waste took over hauling services from GFL Environmental in 2024, and township Supervisor Frank Viviano says his office has received numerous complaints about waste pickup delays.

Priority Waste issued the following statement to Local 4:

“Senior management at Priority Waste assured the Macomb Township Supervisor a week ago that the half-day to one-day delay in services would get back to normal. The past 21 days of severe weather incidents, such as a tornado, heat indexes of 105 degrees and a holiday, have contributed to the delays in services. The delays in service will be resolved by the end of this week. New trucks to replace the old trucks will be placed into service quickly. We appreciate the residents of Macomb Township’s patience and understanding.”