Alliance Metal Recycling is described as a scrap-metal recycler in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The listing says its customers can receive help sorting metals and describes a quick drop-off process.
Services: Scrap metal recycling · Help sorting metals
Does Alliance Metal Recycling help customers sort metals?
The listing says customers have received help sorting metals.
Which FMCSA business names and USDOT number match this address?
FMCSA’s Company Census file updated October 31, 2026 lists legal name ALLIANCE METAL RECYCLING LLC, USDOT 3733047, at 2015 PALMER AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001. The census record status is A (Active). Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2023-10-10. This is a matched entity-registration record, not proof of site ownership, current operating authority, recycling permits or customer services. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2
Kalamazoo Metal Recyclers runs a 40-acre scrap yard in downtown Kalamazoo, established in 1986 by Pat Farrell Sr. and now 85 employees strong, recycling 120,000 tons of metal a year. The rule at the gate is anything a magnet sticks to.
The yard takes washers, dryers, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, grills, refrigerators, machinery, farm equipment, scrap steel, water heaters, and vehicles. Drop-off is a three-step line: pull up, follow the scale operator's directions, then wait for the green light, with separate lanes for small cars and trucks and for large trucks. KMR recovers refrigerants from appliances and vehicle air conditioners to EPA standards.
Michigan Recycling Industries started in Kalamazoo in 1999 as a paper recycling facility for newspaper, corrugated boxes, office waste, and printers waste. It has grown into the largest processor of recyclable material in the greater Kalamazoo area and has handled more than 800 million pounds since opening.
The operation moves material by its own fleet of tractors and trailers and by rail from its facility, and it supplies several paper mills. Its published guidelines cover mixed cans, bottles, and plastics: resin codes 1, 2, 4, and 5 are accepted, 3 and 7 only as narrow neck containers, and styrofoam is refused, as are window glass, light bulbs, and ceramics. The office and parking area are reached from Pitcher Street near Crosstown Parkway, just east of downtown.
Accepts: Newspaper, Corrugated boxes, Office paper, Printers waste, Plastic bottles and containers, Colored and clear glass jars and bottles, Metal cans and lids, Juice boxes and milk cartons
Services: Paper and cardboard processing · Tractor and trailer hauling · Rail service · Supplies paper mills
When did Michigan Recycling Industries open in Kalamazoo?
It was founded in 1999 as a facility for recycling paper products such as newspaper, corrugated boxes, and office waste.
Which plastics do Michigan Recycling Industries guidelines accept?
Resin codes 1, 2, 4, and 5 are accepted, 3 and 7 only as narrow neck containers, and styrofoam is not accepted.
Republic Services Recycling Drop Off is a recycling drop-off center based at 3101-3607 Gembrit Circle in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed
What company-level annual revenue has this listing’s brand reported?
For company-level context, Republic Services, Inc. reported $16,591,000,000 in consolidated revenue for 2025, in its release dated 2026-02-17. This listing names the Republic Services brand and links to the company's domain. The figure is the company's overall revenue, not this location's sales, valuation or a claim about who owns its land. It is an actual reported annual figure, not 2026 guidance.
Schupan Industrial Recycling offers drive-thru locations in Kalamazoo and Elkhart for scrap metal recycling. They accept various metals and support customers with a streamlined process for selling their recyclables for cash.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed
Schupan & Sons in Kalamazoo processes aluminum, plastics, beverage containers, electronics, and ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Its services include drive-through recycling, industrial recycling, materials trading, and electronics recycling.
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Waste Not Recycling is a recycling and waste transfer station in West Michigan that accepts municipal solid waste, including construction and demolition debris. The site is locally owned and emphasizes convenient access and competitive pricing.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM · Sat 8AM-12PM · Sun Closed
Services: Accepting municipal solid waste · Construction and demolition waste disposal
What are the hours of operation?
The hours of operation are Mon-Fri 7AM-5PM, Sat 8AM-12PM, and closed on Sunday.
What types of waste do you accept?
We accept all municipal solid waste, including construction and demolition debris.
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Materials Accepted in Kalamazoo
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Kalamazoo include recycling, Glass, Aluminum, Scrap metal, scrap-metal-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
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