American Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Owosso, Michigan
About This Location
American Recycling Center (ARC), headquartered at 655 Wabassee Drive in Owosso, Michigan, is an industrial scrap rubber recycler and premium surfacing material supplier that has been operating since 1993. As part of The Surfacing Group, ARC processes millions of pounds of industrial scrap rubber annually — sourced from manufacturers, fabricators, and distributors — transforming off-spec, discontinued, and overstock rubber into high-quality granulated rubber products used in playgrounds, running tracks, sports surfaces, and equine arenas. This is not a public municipal drop-off recycling center: ARC serves commercial and industrial suppliers whose rubber meets strict material specifications. Prospective suppliers must have their scrap rubber evaluated before shipments are accepted. The facility is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
What American Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Tires
What they do not accept
American Recycling Center is an industrial/commercial scrap rubber recycler, not a public drop-off facility. Household recyclables, consumer goods, and whole tires are not accepted. All incoming rubber must pass a material qualification review.
Fees
- Scrap rubber drop-off / supplier fee structure — Not publicly listed. Contact ARC directly at (800) 234-5414 for pricing — ARC positions rubber recycling as a cost-effective landfill alternative for suppliers.
Access & restrictions
Commercial and industrial suppliers only. This is not a public drop-off recycling center. New scrap rubber suppliers must be evaluated and qualified by ARC's raw material manager before material is accepted. · Appointment required · New suppliers are evaluated prior to acceptance. ARC follows a strict confidentiality policy and can provide certificates of destruction upon request. Rubber must meet durometer (40–90 Shore A), thickness (3mm+), and contamination-free requirements.
Programs & events
- Michigan Recycled Materials Market Directory — American Recycling Center participates in the Michigan Recycled Materials Market Directory, which connects businesses with recycling organizations that accept commercially generated materials.
- Industrial Scrap Rubber Recycling Program — Since 1993, ARC processes millions of pounds of industrial scrap rubber annually from a variety of commercial and manufacturing suppliers, refining and blending it into premium granulated rubber surfacing products.
- Certificate of Destruction Program — ARC follows a strict confidentiality policy and can provide certificates of destruction for suppliers requiring documentation of material disposition.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is American Recycling Center in Owosso a public drop-off recycling center where I can bring household recyclables?
No. American Recycling Center is an industrial scrap rubber recycler serving commercial and manufacturing businesses. It does not accept household recyclables such as paper, glass, plastic, or metals, and is not open to the general public for drop-offs. Only qualifying industrial scrap rubber from manufacturing or commercial sources is considered.
Do they accept whole tires?
No. ARC explicitly does not accept whole tires because of the metal wire contained within them. However, they are interested in tire buffings — the rubber ground from the outer tread of truck tires prior to retreading. Contact ARC at (800) 234-5414 to discuss tire buffings.
What rubber specifications must my scrap rubber meet to be accepted?
ARC requires scrap rubber to be fully vulcanized (cured), free from contaminants such as metal, fiber, wood, glue, and plastic, and to have a durometer reading of 40–90 on the Shore A scale. A material thickness of 3mm or more is preferred. Both black and colored rubber are eligible.
How do I start sending scrap rubber to American Recycling Center?
New suppliers are evaluated by ARC's raw material manager to qualify the material for their process. Contact ARC at (800) 234-5414 or through the rubber recycling inquiry form at americanrecycling.com/rubber-recycling to start the qualification process. ARC accepts most packaging forms including boxed, baled, or bulk.
What are American Recycling Center's hours?
ARC's Owosso headquarters is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The facility is closed on Saturday and Sunday. It is advisable to call ahead at (989) 725-5100 to confirm hours before visiting or arranging a material drop-off.
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