Recycle Livingston: Drop-Off Center in Howell, MI

Name: Recycle Livingston
Address: 170 Catrell Dr, Howell, Howell, MI, US
Telephone: +1 517-548-4439

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About This Location

Recycle Livingston is a non-profit community recycling center at 170 Catrell Drive in Howell, Michigan, serving residents of Livingston County. It specializes in hard-to-recycle materials many curbside programs will not take, including household and lithium batteries, Styrofoam, colored glass, electronics, latex paint, textiles, and metal appliances. The drop-off is open just two days a week, Wednesday and Saturday, and a small gate fee applies to non-members.

What Recycle Livingston Accepts

✓ Household batteries (all sizes), lithium and hearing-aid batteries (Lithium and 9V-plus batteries need terminals sealed with clear tape; car batteries excluded)

✓ Metal appliances (85% metal or more) (Stoves, refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, dehumidifiers, lawn mowers, gas grills)

✓ Scrap metal, tin cans and aluminum

✓ Glass (clear, brown, green, blue) (Food/beverage containers, glassware, glass shelves; no mirrors, Pyrex, ceramics or light bulbs)

✓ Corrugated cardboard and boxboard (Flattened; no waxy milk-jug containers)

✓ Mixed paper, newspaper and magazines

✓ Electronics, cell phones and hard drives (Recycling fee applies to TVs and electronics)

✓ Styrofoam (rigid polystyrene) (Meat trays, cups, takeout and packing foam; no packing peanuts or flexible foam)

✓ Clothing, towels and wearable shoes (Clean cloth items; no pillows, mattresses, high heels or flip-flops)

✓ Latex paint (Fee per container; see fees)

✓ Food waste (composting) ($3 per 2-gallon container, began July 2024)

✓ Eyeglasses and hearing aids (No charge)

✓ Plastics #1, #2 and #5 (Members only; clean, sorted, lids attached; no plastic bags)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Car batteries

✕ Plastics from non-members

✕ Mirrors, auto glass, Pyrex, Corelle, ceramic dishes and light bulbs

✕ Packing peanuts, flexible foam and foam insulation

✕ DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes

✕ Waxy-coated containers such as milk jugs

Plastics are accepted from members only; non-members cannot drop off plastics.

Fees

Gate fee, residential non-member — $3
Gate fee, business non-member — $10
Latex paint (quart or smaller) — $1
Latex paint (gallon) — $3
Latex paint (5-gallon container) — $10 per container
Freon-containing appliances — $10 members / $15 non-members
Food waste — $3 per 2-gallon container
Electronics and TVs — Recycling fee (varies)

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Serves residents of Livingston County; a gate fee applies to non-members ($3 residential, $10 business). Plastics are a members-only benefit. Open Wednesday and Saturday only.

Programs & events

Big Red Barrel (medication and sharps) — Unused medications and sharps/needles collected the first Saturday each month (second if a holiday weekend), no fee.
Document shredding — Confidential document shredding available at the center.
American flag retirement — Gently used American flags are passed to the American Legion or Boy Scout troops for proper retirement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What hours is Recycle Livingston open?

The center is open Wednesday 10 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM, and closed the rest of the week. You can call 517-548-4439 about an hour before opening if you have questions.

Does Recycle Livingston charge a fee?

There is a gate fee for non-members: $3 for residential and $10 for business visitors. Some materials carry extra fees, including latex paint ($1 quart, $3 gallon, $10 per 5-gallon container), Freon appliances ($10 member / $15 non-member), food waste ($3 per 2-gallon container), and electronics/TVs.

Can I recycle plastics here?

Plastics #1, #2 and #5 are accepted from members only; non-members cannot drop off plastics. Members must bring them clean, sorted, with lids attached and no plastic bags.

Do they take televisions, batteries and Styrofoam?

Yes. They accept TVs and electronics (recycling fee applies), all household batteries plus lithium and hearing-aid batteries (car batteries excluded), and rigid Styrofoam such as meat trays and packing foam, but not packing peanuts or flexible foam.

Can I drop off old medications or needles?

Yes. Through the Big Red Barrel program, unused medications and sharps are collected the first Saturday of each month (second Saturday if the first is a holiday weekend) at no charge.

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