MI landfill assurance bonds.
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Michigan requires owners and operators of solid waste disposal areas to post financial assurance for closure, post-closure care, and corrective action under Part 115 of NREPA. A surety bond is one of the accepted forms — pricing is 0.5% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. Your exact price appears at the application, in the amount EGLE set on your cost estimate for a low-hazard industrial waste disposal area.

Required under Part 115 of NREPA (Act 451 of 1994), §324.11523 — administered by EGLE
Covers a low-hazard industrial waste disposal area — material with a low potential for groundwater contamination when managed under Part 115
0.5% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — enter the amount on your EGLE cost estimate and see your exact price at application
0.5% + $100 minpriced by your bond amountNo credit reviewnot even a soft pullInstantapproval for most
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How it works

Apply to issued in one sitting.

No broker phone tag for the standard assurance bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with EGLE. Here is the whole thing:

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Your facility details, the financial-assurance amount EGLE approved, and the effective date — that is the entire application.

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The application collects no credit information. Most applications approve instantly; if a check ever runs, it is a soft pull that never affects your score. Larger assurance amounts may get a quick underwriter review, often within 48 hours.

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File with EGLE

Submit the executed surety bond as your Part 115 financial assurance for the low-hazard industrial waste disposal area. Wet-ink originals mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the landfill bond actually covers

Michigan regulates solid waste disposal areas under Part 115 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (Act 451 of 1994), administered by EGLE. An owner or operator must demonstrate financial assurance for the cost of properly closing the site, caring for it after closure, and any corrective action.

A surety bond is one of the accepted forms of that assurance under §324.11523. This page is for a disposal area accepting low-hazard industrial waste — material EGLE treats as having a low potential for groundwater contamination when managed in compliance with Part 115. The bond stands behind your closure and post-closure obligations for that site.

The required amount equals your EGLE-approved closure and post-closure cost estimate, updated annually for inflation, so the bond amount can change year to year. If the surety ever has to pay, you repay the surety — it is a guarantee to the state and the public, not insurance for you. We issue whatever amount EGLE set, with pricing from $100; the application collects no credit information and most applications approve instantly.

Part 115 NREPA, MCL 324.11523Michigan's Part 115 of NREPA (Act 451 of 1994), MCL 324.11523, requires owners and operators of solid waste disposal areas to provide financial assurance for closure, post-closure maintenance, and corrective action. A surety bond is one accepted instrument; the amount is the EGLE-approved cost estimate, updated annually. "Low-hazard industrial waste" is industrial material with a low potential for groundwater contamination when managed under Part 115. Confirm your exact designation and amount on your EGLE license.

You need this bond if you are

An owner or operator of a low-hazard industrial disposal area demonstrating Part 115 financial assurance
Renewing or amending an operating license that requires updated assurance
Replacing another assurance form (trust fund or letter of credit) with a surety bond
Adjusting your assurance amount after EGLE updated your closure cost estimate

One application, issued same day.

Submit the application with the financial-assurance amount EGLE approved — the executed bond is generated ready to file as your Part 115 assurance.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Michigan landfill assurance bond?Pricing is 0.5% of the bond amount, with a $100 minimum — not a credit or underwriting tier. The amount itself is your EGLE-approved closure and post-closure cost estimate, updated annually for inflation. Enter that figure at the application and your exact price appears.
What is "low-hazard industrial" waste?Under Part 115, low-hazard industrial waste is industrial material EGLE treats as having a low potential for groundwater contamination when it is managed in compliance with the part. Your EGLE license will state the exact designation that applies to your disposal area.
Do I have to use a surety bond?No. Part 115 accepts several forms of financial assurance — a surety bond, a trust fund, an irrevocable letter of credit, cash, insurance, and a financial test for qualifying owners. A surety bond is usually the cheapest, since you pay a premium rather than tying up the full amount in collateral.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly. If a check ever runs on a larger assurance amount, it is a soft pull only — never a hard inquiry, and it never affects your credit score.
Where do I file it?With EGLE, as the financial assurance for your solid waste disposal area license under Part 115. We issue the executed bond ready to submit.
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