Padnos Hastings Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Hastings, Michigan

📍 519 E Railroad St, Hastings, MI 49058
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About This Location

Padnos Hastings Recycling Center, located at 519 East Railroad Street on the banks of the Thornapple River in Hastings, MI, is a full-service scrap yard and recycling drop-off open to individuals and businesses alike. The facility pays you by the pound for ferrous and non-ferrous metals (steel, iron, copper, aluminum, brass, wire), electronics (computers, smartphones, circuit boards), lead-acid vehicle batteries, and end-of-life vehicles — title required for vehicles. Appliances including refrigerators, washers, dryers, and microwaves are also accepted, with refrigerant removal handled free of charge by staff. Items accepted at no monetary value (but no drop-off fee charged) include printers, keyboards, tablets, speakers, power tools, vacuum cleaners, and gaming systems. Catalytic converters are accepted; price information is provided only in person, and payments over $25 are held 24 hours per PADNOS policy. PADNOS is registered by the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as a certified Electronic Waste Recycler.

What Padnos Hastings Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Scrap metals — steel, iron, copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel (Paid by the pound; prices fluctuate with market — call ahead for current rates.)
✓ Insulated wire (Paid by the pound.)
✓ Cast iron / auto-cast / cast aluminum (Paid by the pound.)
✓ Auto bodies / junk cars / end-of-life vehicles (Paid based on vehicle weight. Valid title in your name or signed over to you required. Free pickup offered for non-running vehicles; running vehicles can be dropped off.)
✓ Auto parts / auto cores / radiators (Accepted for scrap value.)
✓ Catalytic converters (Accepted; price information provided in person only, not over the phone. Payments over $25 held 24 hours.)
✓ Batteries — lead-acid (automotive) (Paid by the pound.)
✓ Large appliances — washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves (Paid. Refrigerant removal from refrigerators, freezers, AC units, and dehumidifiers performed free of charge by staff.)
✓ Small appliances — toasters, blenders, coffee makers (Accepted and paid.)
✓ Electronics — computers (desktop & laptop), smartphones, circuit boards, hard drives, cables, wires (Paid per pound.)
✓ Electronics — printers, keyboards, tablets, speakers, power tools, vacuum cleaners, gaming systems (Accepted at no monetary value; no drop-off fee stated.)
✓ Electric motors (Accepted for scrap value.)
✓ Carbide / tool steel (Listed as accepted material at Hastings location.)
✓ Paper (newspapers, magazines) (Accepted; some paper may be paid, some accepted for free — contact facility to confirm current status.)
✓ Cardboard (Accepted; contact facility to confirm current pricing/terms.)
✓ Plastic (select grades including #1 and #2) (Accepted; contact facility to confirm which grades are currently taken.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ General business waste / non-metal business refuse
✕ Hazardous substances

PADNOS advises contacting the Hastings location directly to confirm which specific materials are currently being accepted, as accepted items can change. The Barry County Solid Waste page echoes this guidance.

Fees

  • Scrap metals, electronics, appliances, vehicles — No drop-off fee — facility pays you per pound (market-rate pricing). Call for current prices; rates fluctuate.
  • Refrigerant removal (refrigerators, freezers, AC units, dehumidifiers) — Free of charge; performed by PADNOS staff.
  • Catalytic converter payment hold — Payment over $25 is held for 24 hours per PADNOS policy.
  • Some paper/material grades — Barry County notes that Padnos will pay for some materials and some are accepted for a fee — contact facility to confirm.

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off; open to individuals and businesses. No appointment required for standard drop-off. · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · A current, valid government-issued photo ID is required for all transactions. Scrapping a vehicle additionally requires a valid title in your name or properly signed over to you as a purchaser. Catalytic converter price quotes are given in person only — not over the phone.

Programs & events

  • Free Junk Car Removal — PADNOS offers free pickup for end-of-life, non-running, wrecked, or totaled vehicles. Running vehicles may be self-delivered. Call 269-236-4723 for junk car service.
  • Michigan Registered Electronic Waste Recycler — PADNOS is registered by the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as a certified e-scrap recycler (2024 registration).
  • Michigan Recycled Materials Market Directory — Padnos Hastings is a listed member of this state directory.
  • ISRI / BIR / MRC Membership — PADNOS holds memberships in the Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), and Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC).

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ID do I need to bring to PADNOS Hastings?

You must bring a current, valid government-issued photo ID for all transactions. If you are scrapping a vehicle, you must also bring a valid title in your name or properly signed over to you as the purchaser.

Does PADNOS Hastings charge a fee to drop off recycling?

For most materials — metals, electronics, appliances, and vehicles — there is no drop-off fee. PADNOS pays you by the pound based on current market rates. Barry County's recycling guide notes that some material grades may be accepted for a fee, so it's best to call (269) 945-3054 to confirm current terms for your specific materials.

Can I recycle a refrigerator or AC unit at Padnos Hastings?

Yes. PADNOS Hastings accepts refrigerators, freezers, AC units, and dehumidifiers. Refrigerant is removed properly and free of charge by their staff before the appliance is processed.

Does PADNOS Hastings accept catalytic converters?

Yes, catalytic converters are accepted. However, price information is only provided in person at the facility — not over the phone. If payment for a catalytic converter exceeds $25, PADNOS holds the payment for 24 hours per company policy.

Is PADNOS Hastings open on Saturdays or Sundays?

No. Per the official PADNOS website, the Hastings location is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and is closed on both Saturday and Sunday. The facility is also closed on major holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.

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Contact & Location

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Address
519 E Railroad St, Hastings, MI 49058
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Website
padnos.com
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City / State
Hastings, Michigan

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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