Michigan Type II Landfill - Low Hazard Industrial Bond
Overview
Get bonded and keep your Type II Low Hazard Industrial Landfill operating legally under Michigan's solid waste management framework. Michigan requires this bond to guarantee that landfill operators will meet every closure, post-closure, and environmental protection obligation tied to their facility permit. Without it, your landfill permit cannot be issued or renewed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). This bond protects Michigan residents, surrounding land, and groundwater from the financial consequences of improper operation or abandonment.
Who Needs This Bond?
Operators and owners of Type II Low Hazard Industrial Landfills in Michigan are the principals on this bond. If your facility accepts low hazard industrial solid waste and holds — or is applying for — a solid waste facility permit from EGLE, this bond is a mandatory condition of that permit. Facility owners who contract out day-to-day operations but remain the permit holder still carry the bonding obligation. This is a statewide requirement; every Type II Low Hazard Industrial Landfill operating anywhere in Michigan is subject to it.
What is this Bond For?
This bond backs your facility's financial assurance obligations under Michigan's solid waste disposal regulatory program. It guarantees you will properly operate the landfill, execute an approved closure plan when the facility reaches capacity, and fund any required post-closure monitoring and corrective action. If contamination occurs or the site is abandoned without proper closure, the bond gives EGLE and the public a financial remedy. It is not liability insurance — it is a compliance guarantee that holds the operator accountable for the full life cycle of the facility.
When is it Required?
Applying for or renewing a Type II Low Hazard Industrial Landfill solid waste facility permit triggers this bond requirement. EGLE will not issue or continue a permit without financial assurance in place, and this surety bond is one of the accepted instruments to satisfy that requirement. If your facility expands its permitted footprint or waste volume, you may need to adjust your bond amount to reflect updated closure cost estimates. The bond must remain active for the life of the permit and through the entire post-closure care period.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across Michigan and is governed by EGLE's solid waste management program. It is not a local health department or county requirement — it flows from the state-level permitting process that all Type II Low Hazard Industrial Landfills must complete. Regardless of where in Michigan your facility is located, the same bonding obligation applies.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you will be taken directly into the secure surety portal in a new tab. Enter your facility and business information, complete the application, and receive your bond documents without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, your bond is ready to submit to EGLE as part of your solid waste facility permit package.
Why Bond Titan?
Bond Titan gives Michigan landfill operators a fast, fully online path to financial assurance compliance — no phone tag, no office visits. Our catalog covers environmental bonds across every state, and Bond Titan is powered by The Southern Agency, a seasoned surety operation with the infrastructure to handle complex environmental bonding. Get your Michigan Type II Low Hazard Industrial Landfill bond issued and move your permit application forward today.