The site lists Monday-Friday hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to noon, and Sunday closed.
Materials Accepted in Kalamazoo
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Kalamazoo include Glass, Cardboard, Appliances, Electronics, recycling. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
The City of Kalamazoo gives every resident a 96-gallon cart and collects recycling every other week at no additional cost, and the accepted list is unusually broad because all plastic containers numbered 1 through 7 go in. The sharper line here is what stays out: batteries, light bulbs, scrap metal, and electronics are all excluded from the cart. Those materials belong at the Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center at 1301 Lamont Ave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kalamazoo charge for curbside recycling?
No. All City of Kalamazoo residents can use bi-weekly curbside recycling at no additional cost. A 96-gallon cart is delivered to your home, and you can request one online, in person at the Public Services Department at 415 Stockbridge Avenue, or by calling 311 or (269) 337-8000. Delivery can take up to two weeks.
Which plastics does Kalamazoo accept?
All plastic containers numbered 1 through 7, including drink bottles, food and household bottles and jars, and tubs and lids. Leave labels and lids on, make sure everything is empty, clean, and dry, and place items loosely in the cart rather than bagged or boxed. See our plastic recycling guide.
What is not allowed in the Kalamazoo recycling cart?
Batteries, light bulbs, electronics, wire hangers, scrap metal, screws or nails, needles and syringes, heat-resistant glass such as Pyrex and canning jars, paper towels, tissues and plates, cash register receipts, plastic grocery bags, any paper or cardboard with oil or food residue, small broken glass, and Styrofoam or EPS foam.
Where does household hazardous waste go in Kalamazoo?
To the Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center at 1301 Lamont Ave., on the northwest corner of the county fairgrounds. Drop-off hours are Tuesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m., and the second Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to noon, though the Saturday slot is not offered in August or September. The program handles oil-based paints, pesticides, batteries, and devices such as laptops and televisions.
Is the county hazardous waste center free?
It is free for Kalamazoo County residents outside Climax Township, and for residents of participating communities including Barry County, Berrien County, St. Joseph County, and Almena and Antwerp townships in Van Buren County. Residents of non-participating municipalities may use it for a fee plus disposal cost. Call 269-383-8742 for current fees.
Recycling tips for Kalamazoo
•Place recyclables loose in the cart because bagged or boxed material is not accepted.
•Collect clean aluminum foil into a ball instead of recycling small loose pieces.
•Put your cart out by 6 a.m. and bring it in by 11 p.m. because those times are set by city ordinance.
•Take batteries, bulbs, and electronics to 1301 Lamont Ave. rather than putting them in the cart.
•Report a missed pickup within 48 hours online or by calling 311 or (269) 337-8000.
Recycling centers near Kalamazoo
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas: