Michigan recycling directory
10 facilities with contact info, hours, pricing, and accepted materials. Compare them and find the closest drop-off.
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See My Car's OfferServices: Residential yard waste drop-off (free for Grand Rapids residents) · Composting · Mulch and compost pickup (up to 1 cubic yard free per season for residents, available Saturdays April–June) · Curbside yard waste collection (seasonal, same day as regular waste pickup) · Yard waste cart rental and tag sales
Accepts: Grass clippings, Leaves, Brush, Twigs (less than 2 inches in diameter), Garden plants, Tree limbs (cut 5 feet or less), Logs (cut 5 feet or less)
Who can use the yard waste drop-off site?
The drop-off site at 2001 Butterworth Street SW is for Grand Rapids residents only. Bring a valid ID as proof of residence. Commercial contractors must contact composting vendor WeCare Denali and pay a tipping fee.
What are the drop-off site hours?
From early April through the second Saturday in December, the site is open Monday–Saturday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Winter hours (remaining weeks) are Monday–Friday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The site is closed on major holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
629 Ionia Ave SW Grand Rapids MI 49503 USA
Comprenew is a nonprofit electronics refurbisher and recycler that offers services such as certified electronics recycling, secure technology asset disposition, mobile shredding, and onsite services. They provide nationwide pick-up services and sell refurbished electronics at their retail locations in West Michigan. Comprenew also hosts community collection events and offers job-readiness and computer literacy programs. The organization emphasizes data security and follows international standards in electronics recycling. They accept retired electronic devices and give them new life whenever possible. Comprenew promotes the reuse of electronics and provides access to technology for under-served communities. Visitors can schedule a pick-up, shop for refurbished electronics, volunteer at recycling events, or sign up for their newsletter to stay updated on their impact and upcoming events.
Services: Electronics drop-off recycling and refurbishment · Computer, server and peripheral recycling · Secure hard-drive shredding and data sanitization · On-site and mobile data-destruction services · IT asset disposition and asset tracking
Accepts: Desktop and laptop computers, Servers and network equipment, Computer monitors, Hard drives and other data-storage devices, Printers, scanners and copiers, Cell phones and telephone systems, Audio equipment, Batteries
7800 Division Ave S Grand Rapids MI 49548 USA
Division Metal Recyclers on Division Avenue South in Grand Rapids recycles ferrous metals, vehicles, farm equipment, and appliances from a family-owned yard open since 2016. Customers pull onto the scale, take a number, and follow the green light process for drop-off. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Services: Scrap metal buying · Vehicle recycling · Appliance recycling · Container service · Drive-on scale drop-off
Accepts: Ferrous metals, Vehicles, Farm equipment, Appliances, Steel, Machinery, Water heaters, Grills
Where is Division Metal Recyclers?
The yard is at 7800 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49548.
Does Division Metal Recyclers buy vehicles?
Yes. They recycle vehicles, farm equipment, appliances, and ferrous metals.
719 Burton St SW Grand Rapids MI 49503 USA
PADNOS Burton Recycling Center is a scrap yard near US-131 North and Burton Street in Grand Rapids that pays for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, junk cars, catalytic converters, appliances, and electronics. Enter from Burton Street, weigh in at the scale (non-ferrous-only loads skip the scale), then unload in the ferrous pile or inside the building past the scale. Ferrous customers pay at the office; non-ferrous customers use the on-site ATM. A drive-in area is available for electronics.
Services: Scrap metal purchasing · Junk car recycling and free removal · Electronics recycling · Appliance recycling with refrigerant removal · Catalytic converter recycling
Accepts: Steel and iron, Copper and insulated wire, Aluminum, Brass, Cast iron and cast aluminum, Auto-cast, Junk cars and car parts, Catalytic converters
What are the Burton yard hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Closed Sunday. Also closed July 4, 2026, Labor Day (Sep 7, 2026), Thanksgiving (Nov 26-27, 2026), and Christmas Eve and Day (Dec 24-25, 2026).
Where do I get paid for ferrous vs. non-ferrous scrap?
Ferrous customers collect payment inside the office. Non-ferrous customers are paid at the ATM inside the building.
2125 Turner Ave NW Grand Rapids MI 49544 USA
Near US-131 and Ann Street in Grand Rapids, PADNOS Turner Recycling Center is a full-service scrap yard for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, appliances, electronics, catalytic converters, and junk vehicles. Gate 4 handles ferrous scale traffic; Gate 2 routes non-ferrous loads to the loading docks, with payment from the office (ferrous) or an ATM inside (non-ferrous). Free towing is offered for end-of-life and non-running cars; running vehicles can be dropped off with proper title paperwork.
Services: Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal buying · Junk car buying and free towing for non-running vehicles · Electronics and e-waste recycling · Appliance recycling with free refrigerant removal · Catalytic converter recycling
Accepts: Steel and iron, Copper (#1, #2, bare bright), Brass and bronze, Aluminum (extruded and cast), Stainless steel, Insulated copper wire, Catalytic converters, Junk cars and auto parts
What ID do I need to sell scrap?
Bring a current, valid government-issued photo ID. Vehicles also require a title in your name or properly signed over to you.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Drive onto the scale and staff will walk you through weigh-in, unloading, and payment.
215 Hall St SW Grand Rapids MI 49507 USA
West Side Iron and Metal has served Western Michigan since 1983 as a full-service scrapyard for homeowners and businesses with Michigan-certified scales and container service from 1 to 40 yards. The family-owned yard offers commercial dismantling, material brokering, and competitive pricing. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Services: Scrap metal buying · Container delivery and pickup · Michigan-certified scale service · Commercial dismantling and removal · Material brokering
Accepts: Ferrous scrap, Nonferrous scrap, Industrial scrap, Machinery
How long has West Side Iron and Metal been in business?
They have served Western Michigan since 1983.
Does West Side Iron offer container service?
Yes. They deliver 1 to 40 yard containers on monthly, weekly, or on-call schedules.
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Grand Rapids include scrap metal, electronics recycling, junk cars, Grand Rapids, Drop-off. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Grand Rapids residents recycle through the city's single stream program, meaning all clean recyclables go loose into one cart with no sorting required. The city runs on a pay as you throw model: refuse carts are billed per pickup (called a tip), and anything extra needs a blue city trash bag or a bulk item sticker. Recycling and trash both get processed nearby: the Kent County Recycling and Education Center sorts curbside material, and the county's Waste to Energy Facility converts what's left into electricity for local homes and businesses. Michigan also backs it up with the country's highest bottle deposit, a dime per can or bottle, which keeps redemption rates well above states with nickel deposits.
Grand Rapids uses single stream recycling, so clean paper, cardboard, metal cans, plastic containers stamped 1 through 7, and glass bottles and jars all go loose into the same cart, no bagging or sorting needed. Rinse containers and remove caps, lids, and any metal or plastic rings before tossing them in. Items must go in loose: bagged recyclables are treated as contamination and can get your cart flagged or skipped.
Yes, glass beverage and food containers go in the same single stream cart as everything else, as long as they're empty, clean, and not broken. The city's guidance is specific that broken or shattered glass is not accepted curbside because it contaminates the load and is a safety hazard for sorters at the Kent County Recycling and Education Center. Automobile glass, window panes, mirrors, ceramics, dishware, and light bulbs are never recyclable in the cart, no matter the condition.
Kent County's SafeChem program handles household hazardous waste, including paint, chemicals, pesticides, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs, at five drop-off sites around the county, with the main Grand Rapids location at 1045 Wealthy Street SW. Electronics are accepted at the Grand Rapids and Rockford SafeChem sites, but not at the Kentwood or Wyoming locations. The Grand Rapids site also runs a Swap Shop where residents can take home free unopened or lightly used household products that others dropped off.
Grand Rapids uses carts and a pay as you throw billing system rather than city-issued trash bags for regular weekly pickup: your refuse cart is billed per tip, and anything set out beside the cart needs a blue City trash bag (sold at City Hall and participating stores) or it won't be collected. For large items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses, you need a $40 bulk item sticker or an online payment, and the item can't exceed 6 feet by 5 feet or it won't fit the truck.
Michigan charges a 10 cent deposit on most carbonated soft drink, soda water, and beer or malt beverage containers, the highest bottle deposit of any state in the country. The law dates to a 1976 ballot initiative and applies at the point of purchase, refunded when you return the container to a retailer or redemption center. Because the deposit is double what most other bottle bill states charge, it pulls a large share of cans and bottles out of the regular recycling and trash stream before they ever reach a Grand Rapids cart.
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