Recycling Centers in Reed City, MI
Find drop-off recycling locations in Reed City, Michigan. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Reed City 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 Reed City: A Local Guide
Reed City, the seat of Osceola County in west-central Michigan, has two distinct recycling facilities serving different needs. One is a private scrap metal yard that pays cash for ferrous and non-ferrous metals; the other is a publicly operated drop-off center for common household recyclables. Knowing which to visit depends on what you need to recycle.
R & R Metal Inc at 4921 Mackinaw Trail (also listed as 210th Ave) is a scrap metal buyer serving Osceola County consumers and businesses. It purchases ferrous scrap (iron and steel) as well as non-ferrous metals. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; it is closed on weekends. This is a metal transaction yard — it does not accept paper, plastics, glass, or household trash.
Reed City Recycling Center at 531 E Lincoln Ave is the city's public drop-off site, operated by Recycle of Osceola County. It accepts clean cardboard (the city specifically encourages bringing it here rather than bagging it) and plastics #1 and #2. Hours are split-shift weekdays: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 AM–12 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 12 PM–3 PM. It is closed weekends. No appointment is needed. The Osceola-Lake Conservation District periodically hosts tire and electronics recycling events at this same address.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Reed City
Where can I recycle cardboard in Reed City, MI?
The Reed City Recycling Center at 531 E Lincoln Ave accepts clean cardboard. The City of Reed City specifically encourages residents to stack, tie, and drop it off there rather than placing it in prepaid trash bags. It is open weekdays only (Mon/Wed/Fri 9 AM–12 PM; Tue/Thu 12–3 PM).
Does R & R Metal in Reed City buy scrap from the public?
Yes. R & R Metal Inc at 4921 Mackinaw Trail buys ferrous (iron and steel) and non-ferrous scrap metal from the public and from businesses. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and closed on weekends.
Where can Reed City residents recycle electronics or tires?
The Osceola-Lake Conservation District (osceolalakecd.org) periodically hosts tire and electronics recycling events at the recycling center address, 531 E Lincoln Ave. Check their site for scheduled dates. The public drop-off center itself is confirmed to accept plastics #1 and #2 but electronics are not on its regular accepted-materials list.
Is the Reed City Recycling Center free to use?
No fee information has been published for the public drop-off center; it is likely free for residents based on its role as the city's designated community recycling site. Call Reed City City Hall at (231) 832-2245 to confirm.