Warren, Michigan

Recycling centers in Warren

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Local recycling centers

4 locations

City Of Warren Recycling

25801 Flanders Ave Warren MI 48089 USA

4.2/5(54 reviews)

The City of Warren Sanitation Division operates a recycling center at 25801 Flanders Ave in Warren, MI. The center accepts various recyclable materials and offers disposal guidelines for residents.

FurnitureHousehold refuseCooking oilNewspapersMixed paperPhone books+9 more

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Furniture, Household refuse, Cooking oil, Newspapers, Mixed paper, Phone books, Magazines, Cardboard, Auto batteries, Motor oil, Antifreeze, Electrical wire, Computers, Electronics, Styrofoam, Scrap metal, Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Appliances, Compost material, Limited amounts of building/construction materials

Services: Recycling collection · Compost collection · Waste disposal

What are the operating hours of the recycling center?

The recycling center is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 4 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to noon.

What can I do with my latex paint?

Latex paint must be dried out or solidified before disposal. Use cat litter or sand to absorb the paint.

GLE Scrap Metal - Warren

22200 Sherwood Ave Warren MI 48091 USA

4/5(143 reviews)

GLE Scrap Metal provides scrap metal recycling services at their site in Warren, Michigan. They focus on environmentally friendly practices and offer solutions for both businesses and individuals.

AluminumCopperBrassStainless SteelLeadZinc+6 more

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel, Lead, Zinc, Electrical Cable

Services: Non-Ferrous Processing · Ferrous Processing · Brokerage and Trading · Logistics & Transportation · Electronics Recycling

What scrap metal can I recycle near me in Warren?

You can recycle ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, appliances, and construction scrap at our Warren facility.

Do you offer recycling services for construction and demolition companies in Warren?

Yes, we provide containers and pickup services for construction or demolition firms in Warren.

SLC Recycling Industries Inc

8701 E 8 Mile Rd

4.1/5(51 reviews)

SLC Recycling Industries, Inc. is a scrap metal recycling center established in 1946, dealing in various types of scrap metal including iron, steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and nickel.

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Listed hours: Contact for hours

Accepts: Iron, Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Nickel

Services: Scrap Metal Recycling

What OSHA inspection-case history is recorded for this location?

The DOL/OSHA national download dated 2026-10-30 links 2 inspection-case records to this establishment’s normalized name and physical street, city and state. Recorded cases: Case 312025018, recorded establishment SLC RECYCLING INDUSTRIES INC, opened 2014-08-26; source type Complaint; source scope Partial; case-closed date 2014-09-22. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=312025018 Case 311987390, recorded establishment SLC RECYCLING INDUSTRIES INC, opened 2009-10-13; source type Planned; source scope Partial; case-closed date 2009-10-29. Report: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=311987390 An inspection-case record does not itself establish a citation, accident outcome or current safety rating; some scopes can be records-only or no inspection. Historical records may concern prior operators. Checked 2026-10-31.

What establishment employee counts appear in the historical OSHA records?

DOL’s inspection dataset defines this field as the number of employees in the establishment. Positive values in this location’s matched case records include: case 312025018, opened 2014-08-26: 33 reported establishment employees. Case: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=312025018 case 311987390, opened 2009-10-13: 33 reported establishment employees. Case: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=311987390 These are historical case-associated values in the 2026-10-30 download, not current staffing, an annual average or a company-wide headcount. The file does not supply a separate employee-count measurement date. Values are not summed or averaged and should not be used to determine legal size thresholds. Source field definition: https://data.dol.gov/datasets/10334

Warren Processing Center

21001 Groesbeck Hwy Warren MI 48089 USA

5/5(1 reviews)

Warren Processing Center is a full-service commercial and industrial recycling site in Warren, MI. The center focuses on transforming scrap plastic and metal into reusable materials, providing and efficient recycling services to businesses.

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

Accepts: Scrap plastic, Cardboard, Metal, Other commercial recyclable streams evaluated by the operator

Services: Custom Waste Plan · Easy and Reliable Pickup · Efficient In-House Reprocessing Services

Materials Accepted in Warren

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Warren include metal recycling, scrap metal, Furniture, Household refuse, Cooking oil. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Warren, Michigan

Warren's Sanitation Division runs its own trash, recycling, and compost collection with city-issued carts. Residents also have a city Recycling Center at 25801 Flanders, south of Frazho between Schoenherr and Groesbeck, that takes furniture, appliances, electronics, scrap metal, and motor oil. The center serves Warren residents only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Warren, MI take glass in curbside recycling?

Yes. Warren's curbside recycling takes clean glass bottles and jars, tin and aluminum, newsprint, mixed paper, and certain plastics (#1-2 small-neck and #3-7 wide-mouth). Plastic bags are not accepted.

How do I get a recycling cart in Warren?

Call the Sanitation Division at (586) 775-1400 to request a 95-gallon recycling cart, which is free for households. The city is phasing out the red bins and keeps them for condominium residents. Extra trash, recycling, or compost carts cost $60 each, paid by cash or check only.

What are the hours at the Warren Recycling Center on Flanders?

The center at 25801 Flanders is open Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to noon. It requires proof of Warren residency such as a driver's license, and contractors are not eligible.

What can I bring to the City of Warren Recycling Center?

The center accepts furniture, household refuse, cooking oil, paper, cardboard, batteries, motor oil, antifreeze, electronics, styrofoam, scrap metal, appliances, compost, and limited building materials. It refuses tree stumps, hazardous waste, and shingles. Waste oil and antifreeze are limited to 5 gallons.

How do I set out a refrigerator or old furniture in Warren?

Put large items next to your containers at the curb. Refrigerators and freezers must be empty with the doors removed, and air conditioners and dehumidifiers need refrigerant removed by a licensed company with a proof sticker attached. Carpet must be cut, rolled, and tied in 4-foot lengths.

When does Warren collect yard waste and compost?

Compost collection runs April 1 to December 1, with no curbside pickup from December 2 to March 31. The Recycling Center accepts compost year-round. Yard waste goes in the 95-gallon cart with the brown lid or in 30-gallon brown paper bags, never plastic bags.

Recycling tips for Warren

•Bundle branches at 4 feet or shorter and under 2 inches thick so one person can lift them.
•Warren does not collect tires, bricks, rocks, sod, or dirt at the curb.
•Carts and bins go out five feet away from other garbage on collection day.
•After a weekday holiday, Warren collection moves one day later that week.
•Hazardous waste goes to Macomb County Environmental at (586) 466-7923, since the city center refuses it.

Recycling centers near Warren

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Parts Galore

Detroit, MI · 2 mi

McNichols Scrap Iron & Metal

Detroit, MI · 3 mi

Great Lakes Electronics - Warren

Roseville, MI · 3 mi

Detroit DPW J. Fons Yard