ERG Environmental Services takes household hazardous waste from homeowners at its Livonia facility on Merriman Road, one of only two ERG sites that do; the other is in Bowling Green, Ohio. Drivers turn in at Industrial Road instead of using the north driveway, ring the doorbell, and wait in the car while trained staff unload and weigh the drop-off. The site opens Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The accepted list covers paint and stains, solvents, pesticides, motor oil, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, aerosols, propane, medications, needles in rigid containers, mercury devices, and electronics. Tires, yard waste, Styrofoam, explosives, trash, and appliances containing freon are refused. Fees follow the resident's community, and several Oakland County communities drop off at no charge. Payment is by credit card or personal check.
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Listed hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Accepts: Oil-based and latex paint and stains, Paint thinners, Pesticides and herbicides, Household cleaners and solvents, Motor oil, Antifreeze, Batteries, Fluorescent tubes and bulbs, Aerosol cans, Propane and fire extinguishers, Medications, Used needles in rigid containers, Mercury devices, Electronics
Does ERG Environmental in Livonia take household hazardous waste from homeowners?
Yes. The Merriman Road site is one of only two ERG locations that accept household hazardous waste, and it is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How does a drop-off work at the ERG Livonia facility?
Turn in at Industrial Road, not the north driveway, ring the doorbell, and return to your vehicle while trained staff unload and weigh the waste.
ERG Environmental Services runs one of its two household hazardous waste drop-off sites at 13040 Merriman Road in Livonia, the other being in Bowling Green, Ohio. Drivers turn in at Industrial Road, avoid the north driveway, ring the doorbell, and return to the vehicle while trained staff unload and weigh the load. The site is open weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and takes credit card or personal check but no cash.
The accepted list covers paints and stains, thinners, pesticides, herbicides, cleaners, motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, fluorescent tubes, aerosol cans, medications, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, sharps in a rigid container, mercury devices, and electronics and computers. Freon appliances, tires, yard waste, explosives, and commercial waste are refused. Pricing is by the pound, with reduced or no fees for residents of Livonia and several participating communities.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Accepts: Oil-based and latex paint, Paint thinners, Pesticides and herbicides, Household cleaners, Motor oil, Antifreeze, Batteries, Fluorescent tubes, Aerosol cans, Medications, Propane tanks, Fire extinguishers, Sharps in rigid containers, Mercury devices, Electronics, Computers
Services: Weekday HHW drop-off · Trained staff unload and weigh loads · Electronics and computer recycling · Sharps and mercury device collection · Reduced fees for participating communities
Does the ERG Livonia drop-off accept cash?
No. ERG takes credit card or personal check at the drop-off door and no longer accepts cash.
Can I drop off electronics at ERG in Livonia?
Yes. Electronics, TVs, computers, monitors, printers, phones, and tablets are on the accepted list.
Livonia's Drop-Off Recycling Center is on the south side of Glendale Avenue, about a half mile east of Farmington Road. The City lists hours of 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; the center accepts curbside recyclables plus vehicle and household batteries.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Items in Livonia's curbside recycling program, Vehicle and household batteries
Mid-Michigan Recycling processes industrial and green wood waste into biomass fuel for the Genesee Power Station under a long-term contract, providing cradle-to-grave wood recycling with open-top dumpster service, mobile processing, and no long-term contracts from its Flint-area facilities.
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Nagle Recycling is an industrial recycling yard focused on construction materials, operating as part of the Nagle Paving Company. They crush raw materials like demolished concrete and asphalt into reusable aggregate products.
PADNOS Livonia Recycling Center is located at 12600 Stark Road, Livonia, MI. It specializes in recycling various metals, junk cars, appliances, and electronics.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Sun Closed
Services: Scrap metal recycling · Junk car removal · Appliance recycling · Electronics 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 Livonia we will pay you for your old appliances, including large and small appliances.
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Materials Accepted in Livonia
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Livonia include Batteries, Household Hazardous Waste, Paint, Used Oil, Electronics. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Livonia runs a city drop-off recycling center on the south side of Glendale Avenue, a half mile east of Farmington Road, open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Curbside carts take glass bottles and jars with the other recyclables. Household hazardous waste and electronics go to ERG Environmental Services at 13040 Merriman Road, where Livonia residents pay a flat $5 for up to 100 pounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Livonia take glass in the curbside recycling cart?
Yes. Livonia accepts clear, green, and brown glass bottles and jars in curbside recycling. The cart also takes paper, cardboard, tin and aluminum cans, paper cups, and plastic bottles and containers marked 1 through 7. Plastic bags, Styrofoam, and food waste stay out.
What are the hours at the Livonia Recycle Drop-off Center?
The center on Glendale Avenue is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It takes larger corrugated cardboard, larger scrap metal, oil, antifreeze, and vehicle and household batteries. Cardboard boxes over 3 feet by 3 feet must be broken down and tied or brought there.
How much does Livonia charge for household hazardous waste drop-off?
Livonia residents pay $5 per drop-off for up to 100 pounds, plus $0.75 per pound over 100. ERG Environmental Services at 13040 Merriman Road takes it Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and accepts credit card or personal check only. For city program questions, call 248.208.2270.
Where do I take old TVs and computers in Livonia?
Take them to the household hazardous waste drop-off at 13040 Merriman Road, because electronics are not accepted in curbside recycling. ERG takes TVs, phones, tablets, monitors, keyboards, printers, and fax machines. Ring the doorbell and staff unload and weigh your load.
Does Livonia pick up large items like couches and refrigerators?
Yes, at no charge. A separate truck collects furniture and appliances on your regular collection day, up to two large items per week, and you do not schedule it. Put items out after 6:00 PM the evening before or by 7:00 AM on collection day, and remove refrigerator and freezer doors first.
When is yard waste collected in Livonia?
From the last week of March through the second week of December. Livonia collects up to eight marked cans or bags per week, and branches of 4 feet or less tied in bundles of 50 pounds or less, up to five bundles per week. Yard waste goes out on trash day.
Recycling tips for Livonia
•Rinse containers and flatten boxes before they go in the cart, and cut cardboard to 2 feet by 2 feet and bundle it.
•Shredded paper does not go in the recycling cart; bag it and put it in the garbage cart.
•Used textiles and small household items get free pickup from Simple Recycling when set outside the front door by 7:30 AM, scheduled online or at (866) 835-5068.
•Batteries have drop-off bins at the Bennett Civic Center Library and the Kirksey Recreation Center.
•Wrap broken glass, needles, and other sharp objects securely before they go in the trash cart.
Recycling centers near Livonia
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas: