Recycling Centers in Cadillac, MI
Find drop-off recycling locations in Cadillac, Michigan. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Cadillac, Michigan can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Cadillac: A Local Guide
Cadillac, the county seat of Wexford County in northwest lower Michigan, is home to two distinct recycling facilities that together serve both household recyclables and commercial scrap needs in the region.
Ms. Green Shredding & Recycling Center at 5018 M-115 is a drop-off recycler serving Wexford, northern Osceola, and southern Missaukee counties. For a flat $2 per load, walk-in customers can drop off cardboard and boxboard, paper, newspapers and magazines, plastics #1–#3, aluminum and steel cans, and small electronics Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Since 2024, the center has also accepted glass bottles and jars of any color — no sorting required — using an on-site glass pulverizer funded in part by a Michigan EGLE grant. Note that TVs and computer monitors are not accepted. On the second Saturday of each month (9 AM–1 PM), the center hosts a public document-shredding event at $4 per box. Curbside recycling pickup subscriptions are also available for residents across the service area.
Padnos Cadillac Recycling Center at 1111 Leeson Avenue is a full-service scrap metal yard open to homeowners and businesses alike, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Rather than charging a fee, Padnos pays customers by the pound for ferrous and non-ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, steel, brass, stainless, lead), household appliances, electronics (including TVs, monitors, laptops, and circuit boards), lead-acid batteries, and catalytic converters. Refrigerant removal from refrigerators, freezers, and AC units is performed free of charge. Non-running junk cars can be removed at no cost. A current government-issued photo ID is required for all transactions, and Michigan Scrap Act rules apply to same-day payment for copper and catalytic converters.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Cadillac
Does Ms. Green Recycling accept glass in Cadillac?
Yes. Ms. Green added glass recycling in 2024 after a Michigan EGLE grant helped fund an on-site glass pulverizer. Bottles and jars of any color are accepted without sorting as part of the standard $2 drop-off load fee.
Where can I recycle electronics in Cadillac, MI?
Both locations accept some electronics. Ms. Green takes small electronics (excluding TVs and monitors) for $2/load. Padnos Cadillac accepts a wide range of e-scrap including TVs, monitors, laptops, smartphones, and circuit boards, and pays you by the pound — bring a valid photo ID.
Does Padnos Cadillac charge a fee to drop off scrap metal or appliances?
No — Padnos pays you for your scrap. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, appliances, and electronics are all purchased by weight at prevailing market rates. Refrigerant removal from freon-containing appliances is free. Call (231) 775-7132 for current prices.
Can I recycle tires or paint in Cadillac?
Neither facility listed here accepts tires or paint. For Wexford County household hazardous waste and tire disposal options, contact Wexford County Public Services or check with the Michigan EGLE for HHW collection events in your area.