Recyclesmart

Recycling Center in Traverse City, Michigan

📍 2650 LaFranier Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
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📞 +1 231-941-5555 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Operated by Grand Traverse County, RecycleSmart at 2650 LaFranier Rd accepts single-stream recyclables including all seven plastic types, glass, metals, and paper on four days each week at no charge for county residents.

What this location Accepts

✓ Glass jars and bottles (food and beverage)
✓ Metal cans (steel and aluminum)
✓ Empty aerosol cans
✓ Aluminum foil and trays
✓ Cartons (milk, juice, soup)
✓ Boxboard and cardboard (flattened)
✓ Magazines, newspapers, office paper, phone books, mail
✓ Plastics #1 through #7

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Televisions and monitors
✕ Computers and electronics
✕ Light bulbs
✕ Mirrors and windows
✕ Car parts
✕ Cups and paper food-service items
✕ Pizza boxes

Fees

  • Standard recycling drop-off — Free
  • HHW disposal up to 150 lbs (at separate seasonal events) — Free for Grand Traverse County residents
  • HHW disposal over 150 lbs — $1.30 per pound

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events — Held approximately 4 times per year at separate locations (not LaFranier). Accepts paint, motor oil, automotive fluids, batteries, pesticides, household cleaners, pharmaceuticals, aerosols, and mercury items. County residents only; 150 lb free limit per event.
  • Battery Recycling — Various battery types accepted through Grand Traverse County; check gtcountymi.gov/896 for current drop-off details.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off electronics at RecycleSmart on LaFranier Road?

No. Televisions, computers, and monitors are not accepted at the LaFranier drop-off facility. Grand Traverse County holds separate HHW and e-waste collection events throughout the year — call (231) 941-5555 for the next scheduled event.

Does RecycleSmart accept all plastic types, or only #1 and #2?

The LaFranier facility accepts plastics numbered 1 through 7, which is broader than many curbside programs that limit to #1 and #2 only.

Is there a charge for dropping off household hazardous waste in Grand Traverse County?

Residents may bring up to 150 pounds of hazardous materials to the county's seasonal HHW events at no charge. Amounts over 150 pounds are charged $1.30 per pound. These events are held at locations separate from the LaFranier recycling facility.

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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 Closed
Tuesday 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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