Recycling Centers in Owosso, MI
Find drop-off recycling locations in Owosso, Michigan. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Owosso has 2 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 Owosso: A Local Guide
Owosso, the seat of Shiawassee County in central Michigan, is home to two recycling facilities with very different specialties. One buys scrap metal and electronics from the public; the other is an industrial rubber recycler serving commercial suppliers only.
Owosso Iron & Metal, at 301 S Cedar St, is a locally owned scrap metal buying yard open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (weather permitting). The yard purchases steel, copper, brass, aluminum, car batteries, and electronic waste including computers, cell phones, and flat-screen TVs, and pays sellers by weight. Note that the yard explicitly does not buy cars. Under Michigan's Scrap Metal Regulatory Act, sellers must present a government-issued photo ID, provide a thumbprint, and sign a statement certifying ownership. No appointment is needed for walk-in drop-offs.
American Recycling Center (ARC), at 655 Wabassee Dr, is an industrial scrap rubber recycler operating since 1993 — this is not a public drop-off facility. ARC processes millions of pounds of scrap rubber annually from manufacturers, fabricators, and distributors, turning it into granulated rubber surfacing for playgrounds and athletic surfaces. Commercial and industrial suppliers whose rubber meets ARC's material specifications (fully vulcanized, 40–90 Shore A durometer, free from metal/fiber/plastic contamination) must be evaluated before shipments are accepted. ARC's Owosso office is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; call (800) 234-5414 to start the supplier qualification process.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Owosso
Does Owosso Iron & Metal accept junk cars?
No. The facility's official Facebook page explicitly states it does not buy cars. For vehicle recycling or junk car removal in the Owosso area, you will need to contact a different yard.
What ID do I need to bring to sell scrap metal at Owosso Iron & Metal?
Michigan law (MCL 445.425) requires a government-issued photo ID — driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID — plus a thumbprint and a signed statement certifying you own the metal and are at least 16 years old. The dealer will make a copy of your ID.
Is American Recycling Center in Owosso a place where I can drop off household recyclables?
No. American Recycling Center is an industrial scrap rubber processor serving commercial and manufacturing accounts only. It does not accept household recyclables, electronics, metals, or consumer goods. If you have qualifying industrial scrap rubber, call (800) 234-5414 to discuss the supplier evaluation process.
Where can I recycle electronics in Owosso?
Owosso Iron & Metal (301 S Cedar St) accepts e-scrap including computers, cell phones, and flat-screen TVs per the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce listing. Hours are Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Confirm current e-waste acceptance by calling (989) 725-8167 before visiting, as the Chamber listing dates to 2017.