Grand Traverse Recycling

Recycling Center in Traverse City, Michigan

📍 2650 LaFranier Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
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About This Location

Operated by Grand Traverse County's RecycleSmart program, the LaFranier Road drop-off accepts glass, plastics #1–#7, metal cans, and paper from all county households at no charge for standard recyclables.

What this location Accepts

✓ Glass jars and wine bottles (all colors)
✓ Metal cans and aluminum foil
✓ Newspaper and magazines
✓ Office paper
✓ Cardboard
✓ Plastic bottles #1–#7
✓ Household batteries (Grand Traverse County residents only)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Styrofoam / polystyrene foam
✕ Plastic bags and film plastic
✕ Food waste
✕ Household hazardous waste (accepted at separate HHW events only)
✕ Batteries from outside Grand Traverse County

Fees

  • Household Hazardous Waste over 150 lbs — $1.30 per pound (first 150 lbs free for county residents)

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events — Four events per year; county residents may drop off up to 150 lbs of HHW at no charge
  • Battery Recycling — Household battery drop-off for Grand Traverse County residents at the LaFranier facility

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can non-county residents use the Grand Traverse County drop-off on LaFranier Road?

Standard recyclables (paper, glass, metal cans, plastics) are open to all Grand Traverse County households. Battery recycling is restricted to county residents. If you live outside the county, confirm eligibility by calling the RecycleSmart hotline at (231) 941-5555.

Does Grand Traverse County Recycling accept all plastic numbers?

Yes. The LaFranier drop-off accepts plastic bottles labeled #1 through #7, which is broader than many curbside programs that accept only #1 and #2. Items must be bottles — rigid containers, not film or bags.

Is there a fee to drop off household hazardous waste?

Grand Traverse County hosts four HHW collection events per year. County residents may dispose of up to 150 pounds of hazardous materials at no charge; quantities above 150 lbs are charged at $1.30 per pound. Regular recyclables at the LaFranier drop-off are free.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2650 LaFranier Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Website
gtcountymi.gov
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City / State
Traverse City, Michigan

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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