Charlevoix Recycling Dropoff
Recycling Center in Charlevoix, Michigan
About This Location
The Charlevoix Recycling Dropoff, located at 1198 Grant Street next to the Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office and County Jail, is a county-operated single-stream drop-off site open every day of the week from 8 am to 8 pm. There is no curbside recycling pickup in Charlevoix County, making this one of six permanent drop-off locations the county maintains for residents to recycle paper, glass, mixed plastics, and metals at no charge. All collected material stays in the Midwest—90% of it within Michigan—and is shipped to mills and end users including Georgia Pacific, Padnos Iron and Metal, and Green Line Polymers. Residents are reminded that items left outside the bins are considered littering and may result in fines up to $500 under Michigan statute MCL 750.552a.
What Charlevoix Recycling Dropoff Accepts
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What they do not accept
Leaving non-recyclable items in or around the bins is a punishable offense under MCL 750.552a, with fines up to $500 and/or jail time. Do NOT leave items outside the bins under any circumstances.
Fees
- Single-stream recyclables (paper, glass, plastic, metal) — Free
- Latex paint (at HHW events only) — $3 per gallon
- Mattresses (at HHW events only) — $15 per mattress; $15 per box spring
- Electronics, appliances, and most HHW items (at HHW events only) — Free
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off; open to all users during posted hours. Program is funded by a county millage (0.15 mills on property taxes) and is intended for residents. · Walk-in (no appointment) · No appointment needed for single-stream recycling. HHW events require a reservation (call or register online in advance). Items must be placed inside the bins only — do not leave anything outside.
Programs & events
- Single-Stream Recycling Drop-Off — County-operated single-stream bins at 1198 Grant St accept paper, glass, plastics, and metals at no charge, 8 am–8 pm daily.
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Events — Held twice per year (spring and fall). Accepts electronics, appliances, motor oil, batteries, pesticides, solvents, fluorescent bulbs, medicines (PILL POD), and more. Reservation required. Latex paint $3/gallon; mattresses $15 each.
- Additional Year-Round Recycling Opportunities — The county's 'Additional Recycling Info' tab lists year-round options for household batteries, used motor oil, sharps, appliances, and more.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hours is the Charlevoix drop-off site open?
The site at 1198 Grant St (next to the County Sheriff's Office) is open 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week, with no seasonal hour changes listed for this specific location.
Is there a charge to drop off recyclables at this site?
No. Single-stream recyclables — paper, glass, plastics, and metals — are accepted free of charge. Fees only apply at the separate, reservation-required HHW events ($3/gallon for latex paint, $15 per mattress).
Can I drop off electronics or appliances in the bins?
No. Electronics, appliances, and household hazardous waste are NOT accepted in the regular single-stream bins. They must be brought to Charlevoix County's bi-annual HHW events (held in spring and fall), which require a reservation.
What happens if I leave items outside the recycling bins?
Leaving items outside the bins — or placing non-recyclable materials inside them — is considered littering under Michigan statute MCL 750.552a and can result in fines of up to $500 and/or jail time.
Do I have to be a Charlevoix County resident to use this drop-off?
The program is funded by a Charlevoix County millage (0.15 mills on property taxes) and is described as a residential service. No ID check or residency verification was listed on the county website, but the program is intended for county residents. Call 231-547-0080 for clarification.
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