Saturday hours are limited to the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
Exceptions are winter months of January - February - March when the transfer station is open the 2nd Saturday only.
Materials:
Recycling
Bulky Waste
Cans - Commingled
Cans - Steel
Cans - Tin
Copper
Grill
Hangers - Metal
Iron
Metal - Other
Metal - Scrap
Pipe
Books
Books - Textbooks
Boxboard
Brown Paper Bags
Cardboard
Cartons - Pop and Beer Carriers
Catalogs
Junk Mail
Magazines
Newspaper
Paper
Paper - Computer
Paper - Office
Paper - Other
Paper - White Office
Paper Bags
Paperboard
Telephone Directories / Phone Books
Other Rigid Non-Packaging Plastic
Plastic (1) PET Bottles & Jars
Plastic (1) PET Containers & Lids
Plastic (2) HDPE Bottles & Jars
Plastic (2) HDPE Containers & Lids
Plastic (5) PP Bottles
Plastic (5) PP Containers & Lids
Plastic Cups
Plastic Food & Household Bottles / Jars
Plastic Jugs
Plastic Non-food Containers & Packaging
Plastic Produce, Deli & Bakery Containers, Cups, Trays
Plastic Soda, Water & Other Drink Bottles
Plastic Tubs
Plastic Tubs & Lids
Tires - Off-Road (Medium)
Tires - Off-Road (Small)
Tires - Passenger
Tires - Truck
Notes
Rinse or wipe clean all food or other residue from bottles & containers
Exceptions
No Bags, Wrap or Film Plastic
No Flower Pots
No Foam
No Frozen Food Bags
No Hazardous Product Containers
No Motor Oil Bottles/Containers
Description:
Sands Township is a municipal entity in central Marquette County, MI. We are located south of the city of Marquette and north of Gwinn. Sands Township provides residents with garbage pickup and drop-off recycling services. Drop-off recycling is available at the Sands Township Transfer Station located at 55 Flodin Road, approximately 4 miles south of the Sands Township Office Complex on M553.
Plastic Produce, Deli & Bakery Containers, Cups, Trays
Plastic Soda, Water & Other Drink Bottles
Polystyrene (Packing Peanuts)
HDPE Rigid Plastic
PE Film
PP Rigid Plastic
PS Foam Plastic
Boat Shrink Wrap
Notes
Remove caps/lids and put in trash
Remove tape and labels from foam blocks and shapes/protective packaging
Rinse or wipe clean all food or other residue from bottles & containers
Exceptions
No Bags, Wrap or Film Plastic
No Hazardous Product Containers
No Motor Oil Bottles/Containers
Description:
This is a self-serve, indoor, drop-off center for clean and sorted recyclables. Open to all households and businesses; fees may apply, read below. Please stop in for a tour and learn the best way to recycle from friendly people who can answer your questions. We are here to help!
FREE RECYCLING
Recycle only: cardboard, styrofoam, batteries – no charge.
Non-profit and community groups can recycle all materials free.
RECYCLING FEES
Annual membership recommended for households who use our center all their recycling needs. This is a one time fee, good for an entire year.
Regular:$45 Super Recycler: $65
For household recycling without membership: $2 per visit.
Electronic Waste Recycling: Up to $0.25 per pound. (not included with membership or door fee)
Business: Annual membership based on materials to be recycled and quantities. Business membership plans range from $45 to $125 per year. Invoices and receipts can be provided. Please note that we accept cardboard recycling free. We can handle large quantities.
Expanded listing for:
Grand Traverse County - RecycleSmart
Materials:
Recycling
Commingled - All Residential Recyclables
Commingled - Containers
Commingled - Metal / Plastic
Commingled - Paper / Metal / Plastic
Glass - Blue
Glass - Brown
Glass - Clear
Glass - Colored
Glass - Commingled
Glass - Containers
Glass - Green
Aluminum
Aluminum - Cans
Aluminum - Foil
Aluminum - Pull Tabs from Cans
Cans - Commingled
Cans - Steel
Cans - Tin
Aseptic Containers / Drink Boxes
Books
Boxboard
Brown Paper Bags
Cardboard
Cartons - Commingled
Cartons - Gable Top
Cartons - Pop and Beer Carriers
Catalogs
Junk Mail
Magazines
Newspaper
Paper
Paper - Commingled
Paper - Computer
Paper - Office
Paper - Other
Paper - Shredded / Confidential
Paper - White Office
Paper Bags
Paperboard
Telephone Directories / Phone Books
Plastic (1) PET Bottles & Jars
Plastic (1) PET Containers & Lids
Plastic (2) HDPE Bottles & Jars
Plastic (2) HDPE Containers & Lids
Plastic (5) PP Bottles
Plastic Buckets
Plastic Flower Pots
Plastic Food & Household Bottles / Jars
Plastic Produce, Deli & Bakery Containers, Cups, Trays
Plastic Soda, Water & Other Drink Bottles
Notes
Rinse or wipe clean all food or other residue from bottles & containers
Exceptions
No Bags, Wrap or Film Plastic
No Blister Pack
No Compostable Products (e.g. PLA)
No Electronics/Appliances
No Foam
No Foam Blocks/Shapes
No Foam Food Service: cups, plates, take-out containers
No Foam Peanuts
No Food Contaminated Containers
No Frozen Food Bags
No Motor Oil Bottles/Containers
No Other Film
No Plastic marked PS (6)
No Pouches
No Straws
No Thin Foamed Product Wrap/Sheets
No Toys
No Toys with Metal or Electronics
Description:
The Grand Traverse County recycling drop-off sites are serviced by American Waste and are available during daylight hours.
Please visit the Recycle Smart website for a list of all recycling drop-off sites in Grand Traverse County.
Expanded listing for:
Grand Traverse County - RecycleSmart
Materials:
Recycling
Glass - Blue
Glass - Brown
Glass - Clear
Glass - Colored
Glass - Commingled
Glass - Containers
Glass - Green
Aluminum
Aluminum - Cans
Aluminum - Foil
Aluminum - Pull Tabs from Cans
Cans - Commingled
Cans - Steel
Cans - Tin
Aseptic Containers / Drink Boxes
Books
Boxboard
Brown Paper Bags
Cardboard
Cartons - Commingled
Cartons - Gable Top
Cartons - Pop and Beer Carriers
Catalogs
Junk Mail
Magazines
Newspaper
Paper
Paper - Commingled
Paper - Computer
Paper - Office
Paper - Other
Paper - Shredded / Confidential
Paper - White Office
Paper Bags
Paperboard
Telephone Directories / Phone Books
Plastic (1) PET Bottles & Jars
Plastic (1) PET Containers & Lids
Plastic (2) HDPE Bottles & Jars
Plastic (2) HDPE Containers & Lids
Plastic (5) PP Bottles
Plastic (5) PP Containers & Lids
Plastic Food & Household Bottles / Jars
Plastic Non-food Containers & Packaging
Plastic Produce, Deli & Bakery Containers, Cups, Trays
Plastic Soda, Water & Other Drink Bottles
Plastic Tubs & Lids
Notes
Rinse or wipe clean all food or other residue from bottles & containers
Exceptions
No Blister Pack
No Buckets
No Compostable Products (e.g. PLA)
No Electronics/Appliances
No Flower Pots
No Foam
No Foam Blocks/Shapes
No Foam Food Service: cups, plates, take-out containers
No Foam Peanuts
No Food Contaminated Containers
No Hazardous Product Containers
No Motor Oil Bottles/Containers
No Other Film
No Pouches
No Products that Contain Bio- or Oxi- Degradable Additives
No Straws
No Thin Foamed Product Wrap/Sheets
No Toys
No Toys with Metal or Electronics
Description:
The Grand Traverse County recycling drop-off sites are serviced by American Waste and are available during daylight hours.
Please visit the Recycle Smart website for a list of all recycling drop-off sites in Grand Traverse County.
Expanded listing for:
Grand Traverse County - RecycleSmart
Materials:
Recycling
Commingled - All Residential Recyclables
Commingled - Containers
Commingled - Metal / Plastic
Commingled - Paper / Metal / Plastic
Glass - Blue
Glass - Brown
Glass - Clear
Glass - Colored
Glass - Commingled
Glass - Containers
Glass - Green
Aluminum
Aluminum - Cans
Aluminum - Foil
Aluminum - Pull Tabs from Cans
Cans - Commingled
Cans - Steel
Cans - Tin
Aseptic Containers / Drink Boxes
Books
Boxboard
Brown Paper Bags
Cardboard
Cartons - Commingled
Cartons - Gable Top
Cartons - Pop and Beer Carriers
Catalogs
Junk Mail
Magazines
Newspaper
Paper
Paper - Commingled
Paper - Computer
Paper - Office
Paper - Other
Paper - Shredded / Confidential
Paper - White Office
Paper Bags
Paperboard
Telephone Directories / Phone Books
Plastic (1) PET Bottles & Jars
Plastic (1) PET Containers & Lids
Plastic (2) HDPE Bottles & Jars
Plastic (2) HDPE Containers & Lids
Plastic Buckets
Plastic Flower Pots
Plastic Food & Household Bottles / Jars
Plastic Non-food Containers & Packaging
Plastic Produce, Deli & Bakery Containers, Cups, Trays
Plastic Soda, Water & Other Drink Bottles
Plastic Tubs & Lids
Notes
Rinse or wipe clean all food or other residue from bottles & containers
Exceptions
No Bags, Wrap or Film Plastic
No Compostable Products (e.g. PLA)
No Electronics/Appliances
No Foam
No Foam Blocks/Shapes
No Foam Food Service: cups, plates, take-out containers
No Foam Peanuts
No Food Contaminated Containers
No Frozen Food Bags
No Hazardous Product Containers
No Motor Oil Bottles/Containers
No Other Film
No Pouches
No Products that Contain Bio- or Oxi- Degradable Additives
No Straws
No Thin Foamed Product Wrap/Sheets
No Toys
No Toys with Metal or Electronics
Description:
The Grand Traverse County recycling drop-off sites are serviced by American Waste and are available during daylight hours.
Please visit the Recycle Smart website for a list of all recycling drop-off sites in Grand Traverse County.
Expanded listing for:
Grand Traverse County - RecycleSmart
Materials:
Recycling
Commingled - All Residential Recyclables
Commingled - Containers
Commingled - Metal / Plastic
Commingled - Paper / Metal / Plastic
Glass - Blue
Glass - Brown
Glass - Clear
Glass - Colored
Glass - Commingled
Glass - Containers
Glass - Green
Aluminum
Aluminum - Cans
Aluminum - Foil
Aluminum - Pull Tabs from Cans
Cans - Commingled
Cans - Steel
Cans - Tin
Aseptic Containers / Drink Boxes
Books
Boxboard
Brown Paper Bags
Cardboard
Cartons - Commingled
Cartons - Gable Top
Cartons - Pop and Beer Carriers
Catalogs
Junk Mail
Magazines
Newspaper
Paper
Paper - Commingled
Paper - Computer
Paper - Office
Paper - Other
Paper - Shredded / Confidential
Paper - White Office
Paper Bags
Paperboard
Telephone Directories / Phone Books
Plastic (1) PET Bottles & Jars
Plastic (1) PET Containers & Lids
Plastic (2) HDPE Bottles & Jars
Plastic (2) HDPE Containers & Lids
Plastic Buckets
Plastic Flower Pots
Plastic Food & Household Bottles / Jars
Plastic Non-food Containers & Packaging
Plastic Produce, Deli & Bakery Containers, Cups, Trays
Plastic Soda, Water & Other Drink Bottles
Plastic Tubs & Lids
Notes
Rinse or wipe clean all food or other residue from bottles & containers
Exceptions
No Bags, Wrap or Film Plastic
No Compostable Products (e.g. PLA)
No Electronics/Appliances
No Foam
No Foam Blocks/Shapes
No Foam Food Service: cups, plates, take-out containers
No Foam Peanuts
No Food Contaminated Containers
No Frozen Food Bags
No Hazardous Product Containers
No Motor Oil Bottles/Containers
No Other Film
No Pouches
No Products that Contain Bio- or Oxi- Degradable Additives
No Straws
No Thin Foamed Product Wrap/Sheets
No Toys
No Toys with Metal or Electronics
Description:
The Grand Traverse County recycling drop-off sites are serviced by American Waste and are available during daylight hours.
Please visit the Recycle Smart website for a list of all recycling drop-off sites in Grand Traverse County.
Expanded listing for:
Grand Traverse County - RecycleSmart
Materials:
Recycling
Commingled - All Residential Recyclables
Commingled - Containers
Commingled - Metal / Plastic
Commingled - Paper / Metal / Plastic
Glass - Blue
Glass - Brown
Glass - Clear
Glass - Colored
Glass - Commingled
Glass - Containers
Glass - Green
Aluminum
Aluminum - Cans
Aluminum - Foil
Aluminum - Pull Tabs from Cans
Cans - Commingled
Cans - Steel
Cans - Tin
Aseptic Containers / Drink Boxes
Books
Boxboard
Brown Paper Bags
Cardboard
Cartons - Commingled
Cartons - Gable Top
Cartons - Pop and Beer Carriers
Catalogs
Junk Mail
Magazines
Newspaper
Paper
Paper - Commingled
Paper - Computer
Paper - Office
Paper - Other
Paper - Shredded / Confidential
Paper - White Office
Paper Bags
Paperboard
Telephone Directories / Phone Books
Plastic (1) PET Bottles & Jars
Plastic (1) PET Containers & Lids
Plastic (2) HDPE Bottles & Jars
Plastic (2) HDPE Containers & Lids
Plastic Buckets
Plastic Flower Pots
Plastic Food & Household Bottles / Jars
Plastic Non-food Containers & Packaging
Plastic Produce, Deli & Bakery Containers, Cups, Trays
Plastic Soda, Water & Other Drink Bottles
Plastic Tubs & Lids
Notes
Rinse or wipe clean all food or other residue from bottles & containers
Exceptions
No Bags, Wrap or Film Plastic
No Compostable Products (e.g. PLA)
No Electronics/Appliances
No Foam
No Foam Blocks/Shapes
No Foam Food Service: cups, plates, take-out containers
No Foam Peanuts
No Food Contaminated Containers
No Frozen Food Bags
No Hazardous Product Containers
No Motor Oil Bottles/Containers
No Other Film
No Pouches
No Products that Contain Bio- or Oxi- Degradable Additives
No Straws
No Thin Foamed Product Wrap/Sheets
No Toys
No Toys with Metal or Electronics
Description:
The Grand Traverse County recycling drop-off sites are serviced by American Waste and are available during daylight hours.
Please visit the Recycle Smart website for a list of all recycling drop-off sites in Grand Traverse County.
Expanded listing for:
Grand Traverse County - RecycleSmart
Materials:
Recycling
Commingled - All Residential Recyclables
Commingled - Containers
Commingled - Metal / Plastic
Commingled - Paper / Metal / Plastic
Glass - Blue
Glass - Brown
Glass - Clear
Glass - Colored
Glass - Commingled
Glass - Containers
Glass - Green
Aluminum
Aluminum - Cans
Aluminum - Foil
Aluminum - Pull Tabs from Cans
Cans - Commingled
Cans - Steel
Cans - Tin
Aseptic Containers / Drink Boxes
Books
Boxboard
Brown Paper Bags
Cardboard
Cartons - Commingled
Cartons - Gable Top
Cartons - Pop and Beer Carriers
Catalogs
Junk Mail
Magazines
Newspaper
Paper
Paper - Commingled
Paper - Computer
Paper - Office
Paper - Other
Paper - Shredded / Confidential
Paper - White Office
Paper Bags
Paperboard
Telephone Directories / Phone Books
Plastic (1) PET Bottles & Jars
Plastic (1) PET Containers & Lids
Plastic (2) HDPE Bottles & Jars
Plastic (2) HDPE Containers & Lids
Plastic Buckets
Plastic Flower Pots
Plastic Food & Household Bottles / Jars
Plastic Non-food Containers & Packaging
Plastic Produce, Deli & Bakery Containers, Cups, Trays
Plastic Soda, Water & Other Drink Bottles
Plastic Tubs & Lids
Notes
Rinse or wipe clean all food or other residue from bottles & containers
Exceptions
No Bags, Wrap or Film Plastic
No Compostable Products (e.g. PLA)
No Electronics/Appliances
No Foam
No Foam Blocks/Shapes
No Foam Food Service: cups, plates, take-out containers
No Foam Peanuts
No Food Contaminated Containers
No Frozen Food Bags
No Hazardous Product Containers
No Motor Oil Bottles/Containers
No Other Film
No Pouches
No Products that Contain Bio- or Oxi- Degradable Additives
No Straws
No Thin Foamed Product Wrap/Sheets
No Toys
No Toys with Metal or Electronics
Description:
The Grand Traverse County recycling drop-off sites are serviced by American Waste and are available during daylight hours.
Please visit the Recycle Smart website for a list of all recycling drop-off sites in Grand Traverse County.
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