Eaton County Resource Recovery
Recycling Center in Charlotte, Michigan
About This Location
Eaton County's Resource Recovery department at 1045 Independence Blvd in Charlotte is a county coordination office — not a materials drop-off facility. It runs one-day collection events throughout the county and manages programs for hard-to-recycle items including electronics, household hazardous waste, cooking oil, and agricultural plastics.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Plastic · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
Fees
- Agricultural film plastic recycling — Fee by weight (fee-for-service model)
Access & restrictions
Eaton County residents · Walk-in (no appointment) · Office hours Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM for information and year-round small-item drop-off (batteries, cooking oil, cell phones). Collection events are county-wide and require advance registration for Recycle-Palooza. Call (517) 543-3686 for current event schedule.
Programs & events
- Recycle-Palooza — Annual one-day collection event for electronics, HHW, tires (select events), and other hard-to-recycle materials. Advance registration required. Held in August; open to all Eaton County residents.
- Cooking oil drop-off — Year-round cooking oil collection at the county office.
- Agricultural film plastic recycling — Fee-for-service program for farm plastic film by weight.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off recyclables at the Eaton County Resource Recovery office every day?
The office is open Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM and accepts household batteries, cooking oil, cell phones, and mercury thermometers year-round. It does not accept general recyclables such as cardboard, cans, or plastic — those go to the Charlotte Area Recycling Authority on Hall St or curbside programs.
Where can Eaton County residents drop off electronics and household hazardous waste?
Electronics and HHW (paints, automotive fluids, pesticides) are collected at the annual Recycle-Palooza event, held in August. Advance registration is required. Call (517) 543-3686 or check eatoncounty.org for dates and locations.
Does Eaton County Resource Recovery accept tires?
Tires are accepted at select collection events, not year-round at the office. Contact (517) 543-3686 to confirm whether the next event includes tire collection.
Is there a fee for recycling non-standard materials through Eaton County?
Most collection events are free for county residents. The agricultural film plastic program uses a fee-for-service model based on material weight. Some events may charge for specific items like tires — confirm with the department before attending.
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