There are many opportunities to recycle in Michigan, with about 60% of the state’s population having access to curbside recycling. According to a recent report, there are 36 material recovery facilities, 313 transfer stations, 243 organics facilities, and 663 drop-off facilities across the state.

If you are looking for recycling and organics management services in your area, the best way to find out more is to do an internet search. Many cities and townships will have information on their municipal services. If you cannot find any information, or have a less common material you hope to recycle, you can also search for recycling services on your county's website.

Other Resources:

Overview of Recycling within the State of Michigan: Next Cycle Learning Center

Type in your address and material to find recycling locations near you on EGLE's Recycle Search

The Recycling Partnership's chatbot is where you can use AI to answer many recycling questions such as Can I put electronics in my curbside bin? How do I prepare my materials to be recycled? etc.

Resource for learning how to do repairs instead of replacements: IFixIt

Where Can I Donate?

Freecycle - Nonprofit, where used, working goods, are posted and found by others to keep materials out of landfills.
Goodwill - Includes online resale and accepts clothing and household goods, contact your center about automobiles, electronics, and large item pick-up.
Habitat for Humanity - Habitat ReStores are home improvement stores that accept small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, building materials, and more.
Salvation Army - Accepting a wide range of automobiles, appliances, clothing, furniture, and household goods through drop-off or qualified pick-ups.
Volunteers of America - Donations fund critical social services and create opportunities for Michigan’s most vulnerable. They provide pick-ups of donatable items as well as drop-offs. Items include clothing, appliances, household goods, and more.