Recycling in Michigan

Recycling happens in many ways across Michigan, whether it’s a curbside program in Grand Rapids or a drop-off recycling center in Houghton.
Recycling is the act of converting waste into reusable materials. ‘Waste’ is anything that is not used during a process or cycle. What types of waste do we produce and how can they be recycled?

Why Recycle?

What Can I Recycle?

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Does MI Waste Go?

Current MI Recycling Policy

Michigan’s Deposit Law

For Recycling Professionals

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