Recycling Centers in Flint, MI
Find drop-off recycling locations in Flint, Michigan. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Flint has 8 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Flint: A Local Guide
Flint, Michigan, has 8 recycling and scrap-related sites in our directory, concentrated on scrap metal, industrial and auto recyclers, with an electronics processor and a rubber/tire recycler in the mix. The City of Flint also has curbside recycling: in a 2024 citywide rollout it distributed about 60,000 free recycling carts, with sanitation services provided by Priority Waste. Accepted materials include plastic bottles, jugs and tubs, metal and aerosol cans, paper, flattened cardboard and glass bottles and jars; plastic bags, Styrofoam and food waste are not accepted. Genesee County Parks also runs household hazardous waste collection. See every Michigan listing on our Michigan recycling hub.
Several Flint listings sit along Dort Highway, the city's scrap corridor, including RJ Industrial Recycling, Environmental Rubber Recycling (tires/rubber) and Mid Michigan Recycling. Other metal and specialty yards include Chuck's Recycling, Junk Iron & Metal and All Catalytic Converters Inc. For electronics there is Michigan Electronic Recycling. Hours, pricing and exactly which grades or items each site takes vary, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If you need more options, nearby cities in the directory include Lansing and Grand Rapids (9 listings), plus Kalamazoo, Holland and Muskegon. Browse the full statewide list on the Michigan hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Flint
Does Flint have curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Flint rolled out roughly 60,000 free curbside recycling carts citywide in 2024, with collection handled by Priority Waste. Confirm your pickup schedule and cart status with the city or Priority Waste.
What can I put in my Flint recycling cart?
Accepted items include plastic bottles, jugs, tubs and storage containers; metal and aerosol cans (aluminum, tin); paper, newspaper, junk mail, magazines and mixed paper; flattened cardboard and boxboard; and glass bottles and jars. Not accepted: plastic bags and film, Styrofoam, food waste, soiled pizza boxes, ceramics and bubble wrap.
Where can I return bottles or recycle electronics in Flint?
Michigan has a 10-cent beverage container deposit redeemed at participating retailers. For electronics, the directory lists Michigan Electronic Recycling. Genesee County also runs household hazardous waste collection events for items like electronics and chemicals.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Flint?
Flint has several scrap yards in our directory, including RJ Industrial Recycling, Chuck's Recycling and Junk Iron & Metal, plus All Catalytic Converters Inc. For more, see nearby Lansing. Payouts and accepted grades vary, so call ahead.