State Rep. Reggie Miller (D-Van Buren Twp.) holds the “Not Your Dumping Ground” press conference at the Anderson House Office Building in Lansing on April 23, 2025.
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Aug. 6, 2025 — Today, state Rep. Reggie Miller (D-Van Buren Twp.) responded to Third Circuit Judge Kevin Cox’s ruling to block shipments of radioactive waste from the federal Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) for disposal in the Wayne Disposal Landfill in Van Buren Twp. Miller, who has long been on the frontlines of advocacy to keep waste out of Michiganders’ backyards, sponsored House Bill 4393, which would ban radioactive waste and injection wells, raise tipping fees, enact annual disposal limits and impose a moratorium on permitting new sites in overburdened communities.
In response to today’s landmark win for the health of the Van Buren Twp. community, Miller issued the following statement:
“This ruling is a major victory for our community. People are concerned about their health, environmental safety and the future implications of storing this waste here. Michigan should not be a bargain bin dumping ground for radioactive waste from out of state, particularly when there are still so many questions that remain about long-term risks, groundwater impacts and a lack of transparency.
“I’m grateful to the judge for recognizing the serious concerns raised by residents, environmental experts and local leaders. This ruling is evidence that when Michiganders unite to organize and speak with one voice that they will not allow their community’s health to be endangered, they can move mountains. This ruling sends a clear message: Michigan’s environment is not for sale. I will continue fighting alongside the people against any potential appeals, future expansions or potentially harmful shipments.”
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