Position Definitions for Question 2
(1) “Managed material” means solid waste, diverted waste, or recyclable material. Managed material does not include a material or product that contains iron, steel, or nonferrous metals and that is directed to or received by a scrap processor as defined in section 3 of the Scrap Metal Regulatory Act, 2008 PA 429, MCL 445.423, or by a re-user of these metals.
(2) “Materials recovery facility”, subject to subsection (29), means a facility that meets both of the following requirements:
(a) Receives primarily source-separated material and sorts, bales, or processes the source-separated material for reuse, recycling, or utilization as a raw material or new product.
(b) On an annual basis, does not receive an amount of solid waste equal to or more than 15% of the total weight of material received by the facility unless the materials recovery facility is making a reasonable effort and has an education program to reduce the amount of solid waste. Material disposed of as a result of recycling market fluctuations is not included in the 15% calculation.
(3) “Composting facility” means a facility where composting occurs. However, the composting facility does not include a site where only composting described in section 11555(1a), (b), or (e) occurs.
(4) “Anaerobic digester” means a facility that uses microorganisms to break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen, producing methane and an organic product.
(5) “Waste diversion center” means property or a building, or a portion of property or a building, designated to receive or collect diverted wastes and not used for residential purposes.
(6) “Reuse” means to remanufacture, use again, use differently, or use after reclamation.
(7) The planning area is the entirety of Presque Isle County.