US Ecology Detroit South Hazardous Waste Facility License Renewal

pending license renewal

US Ecology Detroit South is a hazardous waste treatment facility located on Detroit's lower east side. The facility has a pending license renewal application with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The project involves the evaluation and potential renewal of the facility's operating license amidst community concerns about odor, air quality violations, and safety issues. The facility has undergone recent upgrades including a state-of-the-art tank system, improved storage processes, enhanced waste handling procedures, and a new on-site lab for material testing. The state is awaiting resolution of multiple air quality violations before making a final decision on the license renewal.