Every Michigan household has that moment. Michigan Landfill Rules ExplainedYup. 11 Items You Can’t Throw Away in MichiganPhoto by Marija Zaric on Unsplash A pile of trash sitting on grass and gravel. Before you start hauling everything to the curb like a spring cleaning superhero, here are 11 common household items Michigan says you absolutely cannot throw in the trash. 11 Common Household Items You Can't Throw Away in Michigan This list comes from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and its official landfill guidelines, outlining what Michigan bans from disposal and where those everyday items actually need to go instead.