Emmons Service Inc

Recycling Center in Jackson, Michigan

📍 913 Water St, Jackson, MI 49203
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About This Location

Emmons Service Inc has been picking up Jackson since 1918, and its 913 Water Street yard doubles as a public recycling drop-off open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The facility accepts a wide range of single-stream materials — paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, plastic containers #1–7, tin/steel/aluminum cans, and yard waste (grass and leaves, fee applies) — making it one of the most accessible drop-off points in Jackson County. E-waste and several specific items such as pizza boxes, shredded paper, and plastic bags are not accepted at this location.

What Emmons Service Inc Accepts

✓ Newspaper / Newsprint (Accepted for recycling)
✓ Brown paper bags (Accepted for recycling)
✓ Catalogs and magazines (Accepted for recycling)
✓ Office paper (Accepted for recycling)
✓ Junk mail (Accepted for recycling)
✓ Cereal boxes / clothing boxes (boxboard) (Accepted for recycling)
✓ Cardboard (corrugated) (Breakdown required; remove contaminants such as styrofoam and plastic wrap. No pizza boxes.)
✓ Tin, steel, and aluminum cans (Rinse and crush to conserve space. No paint cans, aerosol cans, or automotive product cans.)
✓ Plastic bottles and jugs #1–#7 (Rinse and crush to conserve space. No styrofoam pellets, toys, furniture, pools, plastic wrap, oil containers, or plastic bags.)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (all colors) — Drop-off yard only (Accepted at drop-off yard only; not accepted in curbside cart.)
✓ Styrofoam (rigid) — Drop-off yard only (Accepted at drop-off yard only per official recycling policy page.)
✓ Grass clippings and leaves (yard waste) (Drop-off accepted; fee of $2.00 per yard-waste bag, maximum 10 bags per day.)

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

What they do not accept

✕ Shredded paper
✕ Refrigerator or freezer boxes
✕ Pizza boxes
✕ Paint cans
✕ Aerosol cans
✕ Automotive product cans/containers
✕ Plastic bags / plastic wrap / plastic film
✕ Oil containers
✕ Styrofoam pellets
✕ Toys, furniture, or pools (plastic)
✕ Mirrors, ceramics, lightbulbs, drinking glasses, window glass
✕ E-waste (electronics)

E-waste can be taken to Recycling Jackson, 1401 N. Brown St., Jackson, MI (first Saturday of each month, 9 AM–1 PM).

Fees

  • Yard waste (grass and leaves only) — $2.00 per bag; maximum 10 bags per day
  • Curbside recycling service (optional add-on) — $12.00/month (billed quarterly at $36); separate from trash service

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off yard open to residential and commercial customers. No appointment needed during posted hours. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Drop-off yard is open to the public Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:30 PM. Emmons also serves Jackson County residential and commercial customers with curbside trash and recycling collection.

Programs & events

  • Curbside Recycling (optional add-on) — Reintroduced as of January 5, 2026. Single-stream, 90-gallon cart, collected every other week on regular trash day. $12/month billed quarterly. Plastic bags no longer accepted in cart.
  • Yard Waste Drop-Off — Grass and leaves only accepted at the drop-off yard; $2.00 per bag, max 10 bags/day.
  • Residential & Commercial Trash Hauling — Core business offering curbside garbage collection for residential and commercial customers throughout Jackson County since 1918.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the drop-off yard hours at Emmons Service?

The drop-off yard at 913 Water St is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Does Emmons Service accept glass at the drop-off yard?

Yes — glass bottles and jars of all colors are accepted at the drop-off yard only. Glass is not collected in the curbside recycling cart.

Can I bring e-waste (old electronics) to the Emmons Service drop-off?

No. As of October 1, 2019, Emmons Service no longer accepts e-waste at the drop-off location. E-waste can be taken to Recycling Jackson at 1401 N. Brown St., Jackson (open the first Saturday of each month, 9 AM–1 PM).

Is there a fee to drop off yard waste?

Yes. Grass clippings and leaves (the only yard waste accepted) cost $2.00 per bag, with a maximum of 10 bags per day. Call (517) 787-8710 for questions.

Does Emmons Service accept all plastic types (#1–#7)?

Yes — plastic bottles and jugs labeled #1 through #7 are accepted. However, plastic bags, plastic wrap, oil containers, and loose styrofoam pellets are not accepted.

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Contact & Location

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913 Water St, Jackson, MI 49203
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Jackson, Michigan

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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