Bay Area Recycling For Community

Recycling Center in Traverse City, Michigan

📍 466 US-31, Traverse City, MI 49686
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📞 +1 231-632-2272 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

BARC accepts 'anything with a battery or a cord' at its 466 US-31 South facility in Traverse City, open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 9 AM–3 PM.

What this location Accepts

✓ TVs (CRT and flat screen)
✓ Computers and laptops
✓ Printers and office equipment
✓ Mobile phones
✓ Small kitchen appliances
✓ DVD players and entertainment devices
✓ Batteries
✓ Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners (Freon appliances – separate handling)
✓ Mattresses
✓ General recyclables (cardboard, paper, metals, plastics)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Mattresses · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Household garbage
✕ Hazardous chemicals (contact BARC for guidance)

Fees

  • Electronics pickup service (within 30 miles of Traverse City) — $90 base charge
  • Mattress (Leelanau County program) — $5 non-refundable fee per mattress
  • Scrap tires (Leelanau County program) — $2 non-refundable fee per tire

Programs & events

  • Electronics Recycling with HIPAA-Certified Partner — BARC partners with eRecycle TC for certified data destruction and electronics recycling.
  • Zero Waste Events — BARC coordinates zero-waste event recycling programs for community organizations.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does BARC in Traverse City accept old CRT televisions?

Yes. BARC accepts both CRT (tube) and flat-screen TVs at the 466 US-31 South drop-off. Call (231) 632-2272 for current fees before bringing large CRT sets.

Can I drop off a refrigerator or window AC unit at BARC?

Yes, but refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners containing Freon require separate handling and are not included in standard electronics pricing. Contact BARC at (231) 632-2272 for current fees and procedures.

What days is the BARC Traverse City drop-off open?

The facility at 466 US-31 South is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

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Contact & Location

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Address
466 US-31, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Website
mybarc.org
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City / State
Traverse City, Michigan

Opening Hours

Monday Closed (pickup scheduling only)
Tuesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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