South Kent Landfill

Recycling Center in Byron Center, Michigan

📍 10300 S Kent Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
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About This Location

South Kent Recycling & Waste Center at 10300 S Kent Dr SW in Byron Center, MI 49315 is Kent County's public drop-off facility serving residents and businesses in the southern part of the county. Operated by the Kent County Department of Public Works, it accepts residential trash, cardboard recycling, electronics, appliances, tires, scrap metal, compressed gas tanks, and household hazardous waste during regular operating hours Monday through Saturday.

What this location Accepts

✓ Residential and commercial trash (general solid waste)
✓ Cardboard (recycling drop-off)
✓ Electronics (e-waste recycling drop-off)
✓ Appliances (with and without Freon/refrigerant, fee applies)
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Tires
✓ Compressed gas tanks
✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW)
✓ Holiday string lights (seasonal recycling)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Mixed recyclables at the general recycling drop-off (cardboard-only recycling station on site)
✕ Materials after posted hours (after-hours fee applies if on premises past closing)

Fees

  • General solid waste disposal — By vehicle load; see Kent County DPW Disposal Fees PDF
  • Appliances (with Freon/refrigerant) — Fee applies; contact facility for current rate
  • After-hours service fee — $45 per 15-minute increment after closing

Programs & events

  • Electronics (e-waste) recycling — Computers, TVs, monitors, printers, cell phones and other electronics accepted for recycling, many at no charge to residents
  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal — HHW accepted at this facility; contact Kent County DPW for accepted materials and any event dates
  • Tire recycling — Tires accepted for recycling at South Kent; fees may apply
  • Holiday string light recycling — Seasonal program accepting old holiday string lights for recycling

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the South Kent Recycling & Waste Center hours?

The facility at 10300 S Kent Dr SW, Byron Center is open Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. It is closed on Sundays. An after-hours fee of $45 per 15 minutes applies if you remain on the property past closing time.

Can I drop off cardboard and electronics for free at South Kent?

Yes. Kent County residents can use the cardboard-only recycling drop-off and the electronics recycling drop-off at no charge. General waste disposal (trash) is subject to tipping fees by vehicle load.

Does South Kent accept appliances with Freon?

Yes, appliances with and without Freon or refrigerant are accepted at South Kent Recycling & Waste Center, though a fee applies for Freon-containing units. Call (616) 632-7920 to confirm the current rate before arriving.

Is this facility a landfill?

The facility is listed as South Kent Landfill in some older directories, but it operates today as a public recycling and waste drop-off center run by Kent County DPW. It accepts both solid waste and a wide range of recyclable and specialty materials.

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Contact & Location

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10300 S Kent Dr SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
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City / State
Byron Center, Michigan

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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