Recycling Centers in Byron Center, MI
Find drop-off recycling locations in Byron Center, Michigan. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Byron Center and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Byron Center: A Local Guide
Byron Center, Michigan sits in the southwestern corner of Kent County, about 10 miles south of Grand Rapids, and residents here have access to a well-run county recycling and waste campus right in their backyard. South Kent Recycling & Waste Center at 10300 S Kent Dr SW is the main public drop-off, open Monday through Friday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. Operated by the Kent County Department of Public Works, it takes residential trash, cardboard, electronics, scrap metal, tires, appliances (including Freon units for a fee), compressed gas tanks, and household hazardous waste — all at one drive-in location.
For textile recycling, World Mission Clothing operates a wholesale used-clothing processing facility at 10195 S Kent Dr SW, less than a mile north of the waste center. Founded in 2012, this Christian-based recycler purchases and sorts baled clothing, shoes, hats, belts, and linens from organizations across the Midwest, keeping wearable textiles out of the landfill. Individual donations are not the core business model — call (616) 257-5220 before arriving with small quantities.
GFL Grand Rapids Industrial Hauling at 10450 Pease Ave SE handles commercial and industrial waste and recycling collection for businesses in the Byron Center area, including cardboard, paper, plastics, metals, and construction debris hauling. This is a service-dispatch location rather than a public drop-off; businesses can call (616) 682-2806 to set up scheduled collection. Residents needing curbside recycling collection should contact their hauler or reach Kent County DPW for options in their zone.
Byron Center is part of Kent County's broader recycling infrastructure, which includes the Michigan recycling directory and additional drop-off stations at locations across the county. Nearby communities such as Caledonia, Wyoming, Kentwood, and Grand Rapids offer additional recycling resources including specialty scrap metal dealers and electronics processors for materials not handled at South Kent.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Byron Center
Where can I drop off recycling in Byron Center, MI?
The main public facility is South Kent Recycling & Waste Center at 10300 S Kent Dr SW (Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM, Sat 7:30 AM–3:30 PM). It accepts cardboard, electronics, scrap metal, tires, appliances, and household hazardous waste alongside general trash drop-off.
Does Byron Center have e-waste or electronics recycling?
Yes — Kent County's South Kent Recycling & Waste Center accepts computers, TVs, monitors, printers, and cell phones for electronics recycling. Many items are free for residents; call (616) 632-7920 to confirm fees for specific items before you go.
Can I donate clothing or textiles in Byron Center?
World Mission Clothing at 10195 S Kent Dr SW is a wholesale textile recycler that buys used clothing, shoes, and accessories in bulk from organizations. For small personal donations, call (616) 257-5220 ahead of time, or look for donation drop boxes and thrift stores in nearby Wyoming or Grand Rapids.
Does GFL in Byron Center accept public recycling drop-offs?
GFL Grand Rapids Industrial Hauling at 10450 Pease Ave SE is a commercial hauling branch serving business and industrial clients — it is not set up for public walk-in drop-offs. For public recycling, use the nearby South Kent Recycling & Waste Center a mile away.