Howell, Michigan

Recycling centers in Howell

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Miechiels Auto Salvage has run its family-owned yard in Howell since 1975, serving Livingston County. Customers find used parts for engines, transmissions, body panels, and interiors, with a 30 day warranty on non-electrical parts and exchanges on electrical ones. When a part is not on the lot, the yard orders it from other yards. The yard also pays for junk cars and scrap vehicles, including trucks, SUVs, vans, and motorcycles, and buys copper, brass, aluminum, steel, stainless, lead, radiators, and catalytic converters. Estimates are free in person or by phone, and call-back requests get answered the same business day.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; Sat 8:00am-2:30pm; Sun closed

Accepts: Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Iron, Stainless steel, Lead, Radiators, Catalytic converters, Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Vans, Motorcycles

Services: Used parts with 30 day warranty on non-electrical parts · Electrical part exchanges · Parts ordering from other yards · Free in-person and phone estimates · Junk car and scrap vehicle buying · Scrap metal buying · You-pick yard

Does Miechiels Auto Salvage buy junk cars?

Yes. The yard buys junk cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and motorcycles and gives free estimates in person or over the phone.

What warranty comes with used parts at Miechiels Auto Salvage?

Non-electrical parts carry a 30 day warranty, and the yard offers exchanges on electrical parts.

PADNOS Howell Recycling Center

645 Lucy Rd Howell MI 48843 USA

4.7/5(58 reviews)

PADNOS Howell Recycling Center is a local scrap yard located in Howell, MI. They offer recycling services for various scrap metals, junk cars, and household appliances.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Copper, Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Junk cars, Electronics, Household appliances

Services: Scrap metal recycling · Free junk car removal · Electronics recycling · Household appliance recycling

What scrap can I recycle with you?

We pay you to recycle all metals including steel, iron, copper, wire, aluminum, auto-cast, cast iron, cast aluminum, and more.

Can I recycle household appliances here?

Yes, at PADNOS Howell we will pay you for your old appliances including large and small appliances.

Recycle Livingston

170 Catrell Dr Howell MI 48843 USA

4.5/5(28 reviews)

Recycle Livingston is a recycling center located at 170 Catrell Street in Howell, MI 48843, situated one block north of Grand River behind the Ace Hardware Store. They are open for recycling on Wednesdays from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, with regular hours unless closed for weather issues, safety concerns, or holidays. Visitors are encouraged to call one hour before the scheduled opening time at 517.548.4439 for any uncertainties. The center accepts colored glass in green, blue, and brown but does not accept plastics from non-members, who are subject to a $10 gate fee. Recyclers are requested to stay in their cars during their visit for safety reasons. Donations can be made online via PayPal or on-site with cash or check only. Memberships can be paid or renewed online or on-site. Monthly donors are encouraged, and all contributions are vital to sustaining recycling services. For more information, visitors can contact Recycle Livingston at 517.548.4439 or via email at recycleliv@sbcglobal.net.

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Listed hours: Mon-Tue Closed · Wed 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thu-Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Colored glass

Services: Recycling drop-off · Confidential documentation shredding · Red Barrel collection for unused medications and sharps · Membership recycling program

Where is Recycle Livingston located?

Recycle Livingston is located at 170 Catrell Street in Howell, Michigan, one block north of Grand River behind the Ace Hardware store.

What are Recycle Livingston's regular hours?

The facility is open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Regal Auto Parts

945 Lucy Road

Regal Auto Parts dismantles and recycles vehicles on more than 23 acres in Howell, processing over 2,000 a year. The yard specializes in late-model foreign and domestic cars and trucks and carries all makes and models. Customers run from large dealerships and small repair shops to the shade tree mechanic, and parts ship by UPS to every one of the fifty states. Sellers get free towing, and Regal pays more than scrap value for most vehicles. The operation serves Southeast Michigan, with deliveries to body shops and repair facilities near the yard.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; Sun closed

Accepts: Junk cars, Salvage vehicles

Services: Free towing for vehicle sellers · Parts shipped nationwide by UPS · Delivery to body shops and repair facilities · Late-model used parts

Does Regal Auto Parts buy junk cars?

Yes. Regal pays more than scrap value for most vehicles and tows them for free.

Does Regal Auto Parts ship parts?

Yes. Parts ship by UPS across the United States, and the yard has shipped to all fifty states.

Materials Accepted in Howell

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Howell include Auto Salvage, Used Auto Parts, Junk Cars, Copper, Brass. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Howell, Michigan

Since February 1, 2026, Priority Waste has collected Howell's rubbish and yard waste every week and recycling every other week under a city contract. The whole City of Howell is on a Tuesday route, with carts at the curb by 6:00 AM. Livingston County Solid Waste, based at 2300 E Grand River Ave., runs the hazardous waste, scrap tire, and electronics programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is trash and recycling pickup in Howell MI?

Tuesday, for the entire City of Howell. Priority Waste collects rubbish and yard waste weekly and recycling every other week, so check the city calendar for your recycling weeks. Set carts at the curb by 6:00 AM. When a holiday falls on or before your service day that week, pickup moves one day later.

How do I set out my recycling cart in Howell?

Put every recyclable inside the city-provided cart; Priority Waste leaves anything outside it. Place the cart no more than 3 feet from the curb with the handle facing the house, keep 3 feet of space from parked cars and other objects, and set garbage and recycling carts on opposite sides of the driveway.

Does Howell pick up bulky items and old appliances?

Yes, one bulky item per week at no charge, at the curb by 6:00 AM Tuesday. Appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners need the Freon removed by a certified professional first. Wrap mattresses and box springs in plastic. Roll carpet into 4-foot sections under 60 pounds, up to 10 bundles. Items two people cannot lift safely stay behind.

Where do I take household hazardous waste in Howell?

Livingston County Solid Waste holds household hazardous waste collection events for residents. Call 517-545-9609, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, to get a slot. The office is at 2300 E Grand River Ave., Suite 105. Businesses, schools, churches, and government offices cannot use the household events.

Is there a recycling drop-off center in Howell?

Yes. Recycle Livingston, a nonprofit, sits 1 block north of Grand River behind the Ace Hardware store and opens the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It takes corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, magazines, books, and #1, #2, and #5 plastic containers sorted by number. Bring plastics in paper bags or boxes, never plastic bags. Call 517-548-4439.

Where can I scrap metal and old electronics in Howell?

PADNOS Howell Recycling Center, near I-96 and Grand River, buys copper, aluminum, and steel scrap metal, junk cars, and catalytic converters. It pays by the pound for circuit boards, computers, smartphones, cables, and hard drives, and takes printers, keyboards, tablets, speakers, power tools, and gaming systems at no value.

Recycling tips for Howell

  • •Bag your rubbish before it goes in the Priority Waste cart. Loose trash outside the cart stays at the curb.
  • •Priority Waste replaces damaged carts for free; call 855-927-8365 or book it on the Priority Waste Howell page.
  • •Construction debris, large auto parts, and tires never go out as your weekly bulky item.
  • •Recycle Livingston rejects milk cartons, ice cream cartons, and other wax- or plastic-coated containers, even ones stamped with a recycling symbol.
  • •Report missed trash, recycling, yard waste, or bulk stops through the Priority Waste service request form for the City of Howell.

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