Jackson, Michigan

Recycling centers in Jackson

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3 locations

Granger Disposal Center

555 Woodworth Rd Jackson MI 49202 USA

3.1/5(48 reviews)

Granger Waste Services offers waste and recycling services for residential and business customers, emphasizing a high level of customer service and responsible landfill management in Michigan. They provide options for bulk pickup, billing inquiries, and missed pickups, with a current suspension on bulk collection for safety reasons. Granger also alerts customers about weather-related service delays and technical issues affecting recycling calendars. Customers can access online portals for payments and service requests, and are encouraged to contact customer support electronically due to phone system problems. Additionally, Granger has acquired Green Valley Recycling & Disposal, with instructions for bill payments during the transition period.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Recycling Jackson

1401 N Brown St Jackson MI 49202 USA

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Jackson County lists Recycling Jackson at 1401 N Brown Street in Jackson as a recycling provider with a monthly drop-off window. The county page advises that recycling organizations in the area may have different methods and capacities, so visitors should contact providers about specific items.

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Services: Recycling drop-off on the first Saturday of each month

Where is Recycling Jackson?

Jackson County lists the site at 1401 N Brown Street, Jackson, MI 49201.

When is the listed drop-off window?

The county lists the first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We Buy Your Junk INC

2756 E South St

Founded in 2008 as a family-owned yard in Jackson, We Buy Your Junk INC buys scrap metal and junk cars and sells used auto parts from a lot of more than five acres. Accepted scrap includes bare bright copper, yellow brass, aluminum cans and wheels, structural steel, stainless, and lead-acid batteries, and public digital readouts on the scales show every weight. Mixed loads are graded at the lowest metal value present, and Michigan law requires a state photo ID for every scrap sale. Junk cars, trucks, and SUVs sell in any condition. Towing is free for junk vehicles and large industrial loads within Jackson County, and payment is the same day. Drive-in customers need no appointment, and a used parts division has run since 2016.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat-Sun closed

Accepts: Bare bright copper, Yellow brass, Aluminum cans, extrusions, cast, and wheels, Structural steel, Stainless steel, Lead-acid batteries, Junk cars, trucks, and SUVs

Services: Certified scales with public digital readouts · Free towing for junk vehicles · Same-day payment · Drive-in, no appointment · Used auto parts sales

Do I need ID to sell scrap at We Buy Your Junk INC?

Yes. Michigan law requires a valid state-issued photo ID for every scrap metal transaction.

Does We Buy Your Junk INC tow junk cars for free?

Yes. The yard hauls junk vehicles and large industrial loads free within Jackson County.

Materials Accepted in Jackson

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Jackson include Transfer Station, Drop-off, recycling drop-off, Jackson County, Scrap Metal. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Jackson, Michigan

The City of Jackson handles streets, sewers, and fall loose-leaf collection through Public Works, while drop-off recycling runs through private and nonprofit sites listed by Jackson County. Recycling Jackson at 1401 N Brown St takes drop-offs on the first Saturday of each month, and the Jackson County Conservation District runs the household hazardous waste events at the county DOT lot.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Recycling Jackson open for drop-off?

Recycling Jackson at 1401 N Brown St takes drop-offs on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Electronic waste is collected at the same site and hours. The phone number is 517-414-6142.

Where can I recycle scrap metal in Jackson, MI on a weekday?

OmniSource at 711 Lewis St takes metal Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and its number is 517-787-4940. Emmons Service at 913 Water St accepts drop-offs Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. LRS at 7245 Brooklyn Rd in Napoleon takes drop-offs Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Where does Jackson County take household hazardous waste, and what does it cost?

Household hazardous waste collection events are held in the Jackson County Department of Transportation lot at N. Elm St and Chanter Rd, and vehicles must use the Chanter Rd entrance. Reservations are required and the fee is $20 per vehicle. The Jackson County Conservation District holds 2 to 3 events a year and posts them at jacksoncd.org 4 to 6 weeks ahead.

When does the City of Jackson pick up leaves in the fall?

The city collects loose leaves each fall in two rounds scheduled by city section, and each round starts with Sections 1 and 6. Call 517-768-6088 for your section's dates. Rake leaves loose to the curb at street level no more than 48 hours before your section's date.

Does the Jackson fall clean-up day accept electronics and tires?

No. The City of Jackson fall clean-up day, open to city residents only, refuses electronics, tires, batteries, and hazardous waste. It takes yard waste, brush, grass clippings, household trash, boxes, and furniture at the DPW Operations Center on Water St and at Nixon Park on E. North St.

Recycling tips for Jackson

  • •Rake leaves loose to the curb in the street, and keep cars and basketball hoops out of the way on your section's collection day.
  • •Call the city's Loose Leaf Collection line at 517-768-6088 for a schedule change, since dates move with leaf volume and weather.
  • •Book a spot for the county household hazardous waste event ahead of time, because reservations are required and the fee is $20 per vehicle.
  • •Recycling Jackson on N Brown St is the first-Saturday stop for old electronics, open 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
  • •Property owners in the city must keep grass under 8 inches from May 1 to October 31, and the city mows and invoices when they do not.

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