North Kent Recycling And Waste Center

Recycling Center in Rockford, Michigan

📍 2908 10 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341
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About This Location

North Kent Recycling & Waste Center, operated by the Kent County Department of Public Works at 2908 Ten Mile Road NE in Rockford, is a full-service public drop-off facility serving residents and licensed commercial haulers in northern Kent County. The site accepts residential single-stream recyclables (glass, cardboard, metal, plastic, cartons, and paper) for free, and also offers specialty programs including foam/polystyrene (Styrofoam™) recycling, electronics recycling, appliance recycling, tire recycling, scrap metal recycling, compressed gas tank recycling, holiday string light recycling, and SafeChem household hazardous waste drop-off every Friday morning. Solid waste is compacted and transferred to a landfill, while recyclables are sorted and routed to the Kent County Recycling & Education Center. Recyclables placed in the drop-off stations must be empty, clean, and loose—not bagged—and placing unaccepted materials in containers or leaving anything outside them is treated as illegal dumping by Kent County.

What North Kent Recycling And Waste Center Accepts

✓ Single-stream recyclables (glass bottles & jars, cardboard, metal cans & bottles, aluminum foil, plastic bottles & containers, cartons, paper) (Free for residents. Must be empty, clean, and placed loose (not bagged) in drop-off containers. No need to separate items.)
✓ Foam plastic / Polystyrene (Styrofoam™) (White packing foam, foam coolers, foam cups, foam clamshells, and foam trays only — must be clean. Packing peanuts, colored foam, meat trays, and items with food residue are not accepted.)
✓ Electronics (e-scrap) (Free recycling for most items with a plug, including computers, TVs, cell phones, printers, and more. Fees apply for CRT monitors/TVs. Not accepted via curbside bin.)
✓ Appliances (with and without Freon/refrigerant) (Accepted for recycling for a fee. All contents must be removed prior to acceptance. Fee listed in Kent County DPW Disposal Fee Document.)
✓ Tires (Accepted for recycling for a fee; fee varies by size and type. See Kent County DPW Disposal Fee Document for specifics.)
✓ Scrap metal (Accepted at the facility's scrap metal station.)
✓ Compressed gas tanks (propane, oxygen, helium, etc.) (Small, non-refillable tanks accepted. Refillable tanks are not accepted.)
✓ Household hazardous waste (SafeChem program) (Accepted at the Rockford/North Kent SafeChem drop-off location on Fridays 8:30 AM–11:30 AM only. Includes automotive fluids, paints, cleaners, and more. Free for residents.)
✓ Household solid waste / general trash (Accepted for disposal (transferred to landfill). Fees apply based on vehicle load and waste type.)
✓ Bulky items (hot tubs, boats, motor homes, etc.) (Accepted for disposal for a fee.)
✓ Mattresses and box springs (Cannot be recycled at the facility but can be landfilled for a special fee ($20 each per the disposal fee document).)
✓ Holiday string lights (Accepted for recycling.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Mattresses · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Yard waste
✕ Packing peanuts, colored foam, meat trays, foam with food residue
✕ Recyclables in bags / bagged recyclables
✕ Business, farm, school, or institutional recyclables at drop-off stations
✕ Latex paint (water-based)
✕ Friable asbestos
✕ Alkaline batteries
✕ Barrels or large drums over 5-gallon capacity
✕ Medical waste, needles, and medical sharps
✕ Refillable propane, helium, and other tanks

Placing unaccepted materials inside containers or leaving anything outside the containers is treated as illegal dumping by Kent County. When in doubt, call 616-632-7920 or visit reimaginetrash.org.

Fees

  • Single-stream residential recyclables (drop-off station) — Free for Kent County residents
  • Electronics recycling (most items with a plug) — Free for Kent County residents; CRT monitors/TVs and appliances with refrigerant have a fee — see Disposal Fee Document
  • CRT monitors/TVs (27" and under, Kent County resident) — $3.00 each
  • CRT monitors/TVs (27" and under, non-resident) — $4.00 each
  • Electronics and other appliances (non-CRT) — $6.00 each (per disposal fee schedule)
  • Mattress or box spring — $20.00 each
  • Tires — Fee varies by size and type; see Kent County DPW Disposal Fee Document
  • Appliances with refrigerant — Fee applies; see Kent County DPW Disposal Fee Document
  • Solid waste / trash disposal (residential) — Most residential loads start at $40 for up to 1,400 lbs; fees based on vehicle load and waste type
  • SafeChem household hazardous waste — Free for residents (up to program limits)
  • Credit card payment convenience fee — Additional 3% added when paying by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover only)
  • After-hours service fee — $45 for up to 15 min; $90 for 16–30 min; $135 for 31–45 min; $180 for 46–60 min beyond closing

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Single-stream recycling drop-off is for Kent County residents only — no business, farm, school, or institutional recycling. Trash disposal and most specialty programs (appliances, tires, etc.) are open to both residents and commercial haulers. No appointment needed during regular hours.

Programs & events

  • Single-Stream Residential Recycling Drop-Off — Free curbside-alternative drop-off for glass, cardboard, metal cans, plastic containers, cartons, and paper. No sorting required.
  • Foam Plastic (Styrofoam™) Recycling — Polystyrene densifier on-site compacts foam into bricks for reprocessing. Accepts white packing foam, coolers, cups, and clean clamshells/trays. Packing peanuts and colored foam not accepted.
  • Electronics Recycling — Free for most plugged-in devices for Kent County residents. CRT televisions and monitors and refrigerant-containing appliances carry a fee.
  • SafeChem Household Hazardous Waste Disposal — Fridays 8:30 AM–11:30 AM at the Rockford/North Kent location. Accepts automotive fluids, paints, chemicals, and more. Free for residents.
  • Appliance Recycling — Accepts appliances with and without refrigerant for a fee. All contents must be removed prior to drop-off.
  • Tire Recycling — Tires accepted for recycling for a fee that varies by size and type.
  • Scrap Metal Recycling — Scrap metal drop-off available on-site.
  • Compressed Gas Tank Recycling — Small, non-refillable propane, oxygen, helium, and similar tanks accepted. Refillable tanks are not accepted.
  • Holiday String Light Recycling — Accepts old or broken holiday string lights for recycling.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the single-stream recycling drop-off here free, and can anyone use it?

The single-stream recycling drop-off is free, but it is available to Kent County residents only. Businesses, farms, schools, and institutions may not use the residential drop-off stations. Trash disposal and specialty programs such as appliance and tire recycling are open to both residents and commercial haulers, with applicable fees.

Does North Kent accept Styrofoam/foam packaging?

Yes. A polystyrene densifier on-site accepts white packing foam, foam coolers, foam cups, foam clamshells, and clean foam takeout containers. Packing peanuts, colored foam, meat trays, and any foam with food residue are not accepted. Styrofoam cannot go in the regular single-stream recycling containers.

What are the fees for tires and appliances?

Tires are accepted for recycling at a fee that varies by size and type. Appliances (with or without refrigerant) are accepted for a fee; all contents must be removed before drop-off. CRT monitors and televisions 27" and under are $3.00 each for Kent County residents and $4.00 for non-residents. Exact fees for all items are listed in the Kent County DPW Disposal Fee Document at reimaginetrash.org.

When can I drop off household hazardous waste (SafeChem) at this location?

The SafeChem household hazardous waste drop-off at the Rockford/North Kent site is open Fridays from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM only — it is not available during the full facility hours. The program accepts automotive fluids, paints, chemicals, and more, free for residents. Holiday hours may differ.

Is the facility closed on any holidays?

Yes. North Kent Recycling & Waste Center is closed on major holidays. Current holiday hours are published as a PDF on reimaginetrash.org and kentcountymi.gov. Individuals who arrive after regular operating hours may be subject to an after-hours service fee starting at $45.

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2908 10 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341
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Rockford, Michigan

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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