Midland Recyclers
Recycling Center in Midland, Michigan
About This Location
Midland Recyclers is a nonprofit, do-it-yourself drop-off recycling center started in 1987, located at the Midland landfill at 4305 E Ashman Street. It is open to residents, schools, organizations and businesses across the Great Lakes Bay region and takes a wide range of sorted materials, including hard-to-recycle items like polystyrene foam, plastic bags, batteries and electronics. Materials must arrive rinsed clean, dry and empty with lids removed. Some items such as TVs, monitors, batteries and shredded paper carry a fee.
What Midland Recyclers Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Materials must be rinsed clean, dry and empty with lids removed; staff assistance is needed for vinyl siding and large metal pieces.
Fees
- TVs and monitors — $15-$35 each
- Shredded paper — Fee applies (call for amount)
- Batteries — Fee applies (call for amount)
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Self-serve drop-off open to residents, schools, organizations and businesses in the Great Lakes Bay region; no residency proof noted. Most items are free, but TVs/monitors, batteries and shredded paper carry fees.
Programs & events
- Business recycling pickup — Offers recycling pickup options for businesses in addition to the self-serve drop-off.
- Education and community events — Runs educational programs and community events such as Kids' Day, Earth Action Expo and a Halloween Bash, plus volunteer opportunities.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the recycling rules at Midland Recyclers?
It is a sort-it-yourself drop-off: separate your materials and make sure containers are rinsed clean, dry and empty with lids removed. Steel and aluminum must be kept separate, and only PS6 polystyrene foam is accepted.
Does Midland Recyclers charge to recycle TVs and electronics?
Most computer equipment and small appliances are accepted, but TVs and monitors carry a fee of about $15 to $35 each. Batteries and shredded paper also have fees; call (989) 631-1668 for current amounts.
Can I recycle plastic bags and foam here?
Yes. Midland Recyclers accepts clean plastic bags, shrink wrap and PS6 polystyrene foam, which many curbside programs will not take. Other foam types are not accepted.
What won't they take?
They do not accept glassware, dishes, plate glass or mirrors, refrigerators, freezers or air conditioners (which contain Freon), or non-PS6 foam.
Do I get money for recycling cans in Michigan?
Michigan's 10-cent deposit is refunded at retail bottle-return machines, not at Midland Recyclers. This center accepts steel and aluminum cans for recycling but does not pay the deposit refund.
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