Charlevoix County Recycling Location
Recycling Center in Charlevoix, Michigan
About This Location
The Charlevoix County Recycling Location on Grant Street in Charlevoix is a free, county-operated single-stream drop-off site open every day of the week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — no appointment, no sorting required. Because Charlevoix County has no curbside recycling program, this permanent bin site serves as the primary recycling access point for city and county residents, funded through a 0.15-mill property-tax millage so that drop-off costs nothing at the gate. The county routes 100 percent of collected materials to Midwest mills and end users, with 90 percent staying in Michigan. Note: the county's official website lists the Charlevoix drop-off address as 1198 Grant St (next to the County Sheriff's Office/Jail); the EGLE county profile references 1030 Grant St for the same location — call ahead or consult the county website to confirm the exact bin placement.
What Charlevoix County Recycling Location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
This is a single-stream recycling bin site only. Household hazardous waste (HHW), electronics, and appliances are handled at separate county HHW events held twice annually — not at this drop-off location on a walk-in basis. Specific plastics, foam, and other materials not confirmed by official source are listed under 'unverified'.
Fees
- Single-stream recyclables drop-off — Free
- Program funding mechanism — Funded by a county millage of 0.15 mills placed on property taxes — no charge at drop-off
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off; open to Charlevoix County residents. No appointment needed. Drive up and use the bins during posted hours. · Walk-in (no appointment) · The county program is described as a residential drop-off service. No gate attendant is present; bins are accessible during posted hours. Do not leave items outside the bins — subject to fine up to $500 and/or jail time per county website.
Programs & events
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off Events — Held twice annually (typically spring and fall) for Charlevoix County residents. Requires pre-registration. Accepts fluorescent bulbs, motor oil, batteries, pesticides, aerosols, oil paints, solvents, mercury items, medicines (free), latex paints ($1/gallon), and electronics. Not held at the Grant St bin site.
- County Recycling Millage — The recycling drop-off network is funded by a voter-approved millage of 0.15 mills on property taxes, making drop-off free for residents.
- Additional Recycling Resources (batteries, used oil, sharps) — Household batteries accepted at ACE Hardware and county buildings; used motor oil at local businesses; sharps drop-off at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital on the 2nd Saturday of every even month, 9 AM–1 PM.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Charlevoix County recycling drop-off free to use?
Yes. The drop-off is free for residents. The program is funded through a county millage of 0.15 mills placed on property taxes, so there is no charge when you bring your recyclables to the bins.
What days and hours is the Grant Street recycling site open?
The Charlevoix location is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, per the county's official bin site locations page.
Do I need to sort my recyclables before dropping them off?
No sorting is required. Charlevoix County operates a single-stream program, meaning paper, glass, metals, and plastics can all go into one bin together.
Can I drop off household hazardous waste, electronics, or appliances at this site?
Not at this bin site. Household hazardous waste, electronics, and appliances are accepted at the county's HHW collection events, which are held twice a year (typically spring and fall) and require pre-registration. Contact the county recycling office at (231) 547-0080 for upcoming event dates.
What happens if I leave items outside the bins?
The county considers leaving items outside the bins to be littering. Doing so can result in a fine of up to $500 and/or jail time, as stated on the county recycling website. All materials must be placed inside the bins.
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