This listing was last updated on:
November 30, 2020
Expanded listing for:
City of East Lansing
Materials:
Organics
Recycling
Branches
Brush
Christmas Trees
Grass Clippings
Leaves
Tree Trimmings
Yard Trimmings / Debris
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
Glass - Other
Aluminum
Aluminum - Cans
Aluminum - Foil
Aluminum - Pull Tabs from Cans
Cans - Commingled
Cans - Steel
Cans - Tin
Metal - Commingled
Steel
Steel - Stainless
Tin
Aseptic Containers / Drink Boxes
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 - White Office
Paper Bags
Paperboard
Roll Cores
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 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 & Lids
Notes
Do not bag recyclables
Rinse or wipe clean all food or other residue from bottles & containers
Exceptions
No Bags, Wrap or Film Plastic
No Blister Pack
No Foam Peanuts
No Hazardous Product Containers
No Motor Oil Bottles/Containers
No Plastic marked PVC (3)
No Pouches
No Straws
Description:
Home of Michigan State University, the City of East Lansing provides residential curbside recycling and refuse services and a 24/7 drop off recycling site.
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:
West Branch Recycling Center
Hours of Operation
Tue
2:00pm
6:00pm
Sat
9:00am
1:00pm
Materials:
E-Scrap
Recycling
CPU
CRT Monitors
Cable / Satellite Receivers
Camcorder
Camera
Cell Phones
DVD Player
Digital Convertor Boxes
Digital Music Player (e.g. iPod)
Digital Video Recorder
Fax Machine
Handheld Video Game Consoles
LCD Monitors
Office Machines
Printers
Scanners
Tablet
Televisions (CRT)
Televisions (TV)
VCR Players
Video Game Consoles
Glass - Clear
Aluminum - Cans
Cans - Steel
Cans - Tin
Books
Brown Paper Bags
Cardboard
Catalogs
Junk Mail
Magazines
Newspaper
Paper
Paper - Office
Paper - White Office
Paper Bags
Telephone Directories / Phone Books
Plastic Bags, Wraps & Film (bag in bag)
Plastic Bulky Items
Plastic Cups
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
Separate non plastic (e.g. paper or metal) attachments from plastic products
Exceptions
No Foam
No Foam Blocks/Shapes
No Foam Food Service: cups, plates, take-out containers
No Foam Peanuts
No Hazardous Product Containers
No Motor Oil Bottles/Containers
Description:
West Branch Recycling Center is open on Saturday from 9am-1pm and Tuesday 2pm-6pm.
You can obtain of acceptable items from our website at westbranch.com
This site is manned by volunteers and if we do not have volunteers scheduled the site may not be opened. If you would like to volunteer to keep this site running please contact our office at 231-689-7213.
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
Glass - Other
Glass - Plate
Aluminum
Aluminum - Cans
Aluminum - Foil
Aluminum - Pull Tabs from Cans
Ammunition - Commingled
Cans - Commingled
Cans - Steel
Cans - Tin
Aseptic Containers / Drink Boxes
Books
Books - Textbooks
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
Paper Coffee Cups
Paperboard
Roll Cores
Telephone Directories / Phone Books
Plastic Bags, Wraps & Film (bag in bag)
Plastic Bulky Items
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
Empty and replace cap
Include lids with containers
Place all clean, dry bags and film inside another bag and tie off
Rinse or wipe clean all food or other residue from bottles & containers
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