Coldwater, Michigan

Recycling centers in Coldwater

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Local recycling centers

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Biz Aid runs Branch County's indoor, self-serve recycling drop-off center in Coldwater, open to households and businesses Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Materials arrive clean and sorted. Glass bottles, jars, jugs, candle jars, and window glass are taken in every color with lids off and labels on. Cardboard, styrofoam, and batteries recycle free. Other materials run on an annual membership or a per-visit guest fee, and electronics are charged by weight. Trash, solid waste, and hazardous materials are refused. The owner also builds business collection programs that cover containers, staff education, pickup, and summary reports, and the site bales oversized cardboard and sorts plastic film. A MI EGLE recycling grant and the Branch County Conservation District helped fund the center's expansion.

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Accepts: Cardboard, Paper, #1 and #2 plastics, Plastic film, Styrofoam, Glass bottles and jars, Window glass, Candle jars, Metal, Electronics, Batteries, Ink and toner cartridges

Services: Indoor self-serve drop-off · Annual memberships · Business collection programs · Cardboard baling · Plastic film sorting

Is the Biz Aid recycling center in Coldwater open to the public?

Yes. The indoor drop-off center is open to all households and businesses, Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Does Biz Aid take glass?

Yes. The center takes food and beverage bottles, jars, jugs, candle jars, and window glass in all colors. Containers arrive clean with lids removed.

The Coldwater Transfer Station at 107 Treat St in Coldwater is the garbage drop-off the city lists for Branch County residents. Call 269.998.9026 to confirm current hours and accepted items.

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Accepts: Household garbage

Services: Garbage drop-off

Real Alloy Coldwater South

267 N Fillmore Rd Coldwater MI 49036 USA

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Materials Accepted in Coldwater

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Coldwater include Drop-off, Cardboard, Glass, Plastics, Paper. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Coldwater, Michigan

Coldwater collects recycling toters every other Monday, and whether you live on the West or East side decides which Monday. Garbage and recycling toters go out by 6:00 AM, and large items go out after 6:00 PM Wednesday by online request. Hazardous waste and electronics wait for the city's Household Hazardous Waste and Shred Day at the Branch County Fairgrounds, 262 S. Sprague St.

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is recycling pickup in Coldwater MI?

Every other Monday. Your Monday depends on whether you live on the West or East side of Coldwater, and the city calendar on coldwater.org shows the exact weeks. Set the toter out by 6:00 AM, 3 feet from any obstruction with the handle facing your home, and make sure the lid closes fully. Holiday weeks push pickup back one day.

How do I get rid of large items in Coldwater?

Submit a large item pickup request on the city website and set the item out after 6:00 PM Wednesday. Each item must weigh 100 pounds or less and be light enough for one person to lift. Bundle wood in pieces under 4 feet, up to 10 pieces, and bundle and secure carpet. Chain link fencing and construction-site wood are refused, and the city can turn down anything that fits in your garbage toter.

How do I dispose of tires in Coldwater?

Slice each tire in half, like a bagel, and it goes out with large item pickup. Tires also go to Cobalt Holdings at 111 N. Centerville Rd. in Sturgis (269.651.3681) or Huffman Rubber at 7510 25 1/2 Mile Rd. in Homer. The Household Hazardous Waste Day refuses tires.

Where can I drop off hazardous waste and electronics in Coldwater?

At the city's Household Hazardous Waste and Shred Day at the Branch County Fairgrounds, 262 S. Sprague St. Residents of participating communities drop off approved household hazardous waste free. Computers, laptops, printers, game systems, phones, cords, and batteries of all types carry no co-pay. Latex paint, appliances, air conditioners, car parts, tires, and pails over 5 gallons are refused.

Where do I recycle light bulbs and batteries in Coldwater?

Household light bulbs go to the CBPU Electric Department at 180 S. Sprague St. (517.279.9531) or Home Depot at 825 W. Chicago St. Batteries go to Walmart at 800 E. Chicago St. or the HLB Municipal Building at 1 Grand St. Goodwill at 400 N. Willowbrook takes old tube-style monitors.

Where can Coldwater residents drop off garbage?

The Coldwater Transfer Station at 107 Treat St. (269.998.9026) takes garbage drop-off. The city also lists the Hillsdale transfer station at 425 W. Carlton in Hillsdale (517.437.0100). Construction-site debris goes to C & C Landfill, not large item pickup.

Recycling tips for Coldwater

  • •For a bed bug infested mattress, mark it and bag it for free pickup. Hauling it yourself means paying the landfill fee.
  • •Non-liquid prescription drugs go to the Branch County Sheriff's Department at 580 Marshall St. any time of year; the Michigan State Police post at 186 W. State St. takes all prescription drugs at its spring and fall collections.
  • •On Household Hazardous Waste Day, enter the fairgrounds from Sprague Street and stay to the right.
  • •Holiday delays hit only Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Pickup shifts one day that week, then returns to normal.
  • •Bags of clothes, car seats, and boxes that fit in your garbage toter do not qualify for large item pickup.

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