Recycling by Material
Call locations for fee schedules, hours of operation, and item preparation instructions.
Sorted by Material
Automobile
Batteries
Compact Fluorescent Lights-CFLs
Construction
Electronics
Garden
Glass
Household
Metal
Paint & Household Hazardous Waste
Paper
Plastic
Wood
Automobile
A & L Iron and Metal Company
Item(s): Scrap Metal
Address: 2000 Millbocker Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989- 732-5900
Website:Alironandmetal.com
Advance Auto Parts
Item(s): Car Batteries; Motor Oil (no anti-freeze mix)
Address: 111 N. Ohio Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-4566
Auto Value Gaylord
Item(s): All batteries and all petroleum base liquids.
Address: 1789 S. Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-2365
AutoZone
Item(s): Motor Oil
Address: 409 S. Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-731-4898
Johnson Tire Service/Kelly Tires
Item(s): Tires $2.50 per tire disposal fee.
Address: 502 S. Otsego Ave.
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989)732-6014
Upper Lakes Tire
Item(s): Tires $3 – $30 per tire disposal fee.
Address: 1260 W. M-32
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989)732-6258
East Jordan Auto Parts
Item(s): Auto Bodies; Car Batteries; Large Appliances (charge for Freon removal);
Propane Tanks Note: Limited storage space, call ahead
Address: 210 Elm Street
East Jordan, MI 49727
Telephone: 231-536-2322
Emmet County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
At Drop-off Center: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
The Drop-off Center may take large plastic toys and plastic chairs. Call ahead prior to drop-off to ensure they are accepting the items.
Small Appliances; Large Appliances; Electronics; Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Batteries; Scrap Metal; Tires; Rubble; Wood; Clothing and Bedding; Shoes and Work Boots; Antifreeze; Motor Oil (plus similar) *There may be fees associated with some items.
Note: Twelve locations in Emmet County (Petoskey and Harbor Shores).
Items accepted dependent on location.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website: Emmet County Recycling
Address: Call or check website.
Telephone: 231-348-0640
Grayling Township Recycling Center
Item(s): # 1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (clear and colored); Aluminum Cans; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Clear Glass; Computer Paper; Grass Clippings; Magazines; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Tin or Steel Cans; White Office Paper; Yard Waste (check for details)
Address: 4670 W. North Down River Road
Grayling, MI 49738
Telephone: 989-348-3195
Website: Grayling Recycling
Kalkaska County Recycling Center
Item(s): #1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (HDPE Clear and Colored); #3 Plastic; #4 Plastic (LDPE); #5 Plastic (Polypropylene); #6 Plastic (Polystyrene); #7 Plastic (Other); Aerosol Cans; Aluminum Cans; Aluminum Foil; Auto Parts; Book Recycling; Brown Glass; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Cell phones; Clear Glass; Computer Donation; Computer Monitors; Computer Paper; Computer Recycling; Electronics; Ferrous Metals; Gift Boxes; Greeting Cards; Inner Tubes; Large Appliances; Lawn and Garden Equipment; Magazines; Marine Battery; Metal Clothes Hangers; Milk and Juice Cartons; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; NiCad Batteries; Nonferrous Metal; Office Machines; Other Batteries; Packing Peanut Reuse; Pallets; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Plastic Bags; Rechargeable Batteries; Single-use Batteries; Telephones; Televisions; Tin or Steel Cans; Used Tires; White Office Paper
Note: Call or check website for locations, fees and item preparation guidelines.
Address: 904 Island Lake Road
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Telephone: 231-258-3369
Website: Kalkaska County Recycling
Otsego County Habitat ReStore
Item(s): Carpet; Ceiling Tiles; Ceramic Tile; Construction Materials Donation/Reuse; Electronics; Gift Bags; Gypsum Drywall; Household Furniture; Household Item Donation/Reuse; Linoleum; Office Furniture; Ornaments; Other Type of Wood Products; Paint Donation/Exchange; Porcelain Products; Reusable Appliance Donation; Roofing Materials; Shingles; Televisions; Vehicle Donation; Windows; Wood
Address: 1384 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-731-4506
Website: Otsego Habitat for Humanity
Tractor Supply
Item(s): Motor Oil (no mixing); Transmission Fluid (no mixing)
Address: 1286 S. Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-1256
Walmart Tire & Lube Express
Item(s): Car Batteries (only accepts one per time); Motor Oil (up to 5 gallons)
Address: 950 Edelweiss Village Parkway
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-8090
Website: walmart.com
Batteries
Advance Auto Parts
Item(s): Car Batteries; Motor Oil (no anti-freeze mix)
Address: 111 N. Ohio Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-4566
Auto Value Gaylord
Item(s): All batteries and all petroleum base liquids.
Address: 1789 S. Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-2365
East Jordan Auto Parts
Item(s): Auto Bodies; Car Batteries; Large Appliances (charge for Freon removal);
Propane Tanks Note: Limited storage space, call ahead
Address: 210 Elm Street
East Jordan, MI 49727
Telephone: 231-536-2322
Emmet County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
At Drop-off Center: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
The Drop-off Center may take large plastic toys and plastic chairs. Call ahead prior to drop-off to ensure they are accepting the items.
Small Appliances; Large Appliances; Electronics; Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Batteries; Scrap Metal; Tires; Rubble; Wood; Clothing and Bedding; Shoes and Work Boots; Antifreeze; Motor Oil (plus similar) *There may be fees associated with some items.
Note: Twelve locations in Emmet County (Petoskey and Harbor Shores).
Items accepted dependent on location.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website: Emmet County Recycling
Address: Call or check website.
Telephone: 231-348-0640
Grayling Township Recycling Center
Item(s): # 1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (clear and colored); Aluminum Cans; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Clear Glass; Computer Paper; Grass Clippings; Magazines; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Tin or Steel Cans; White Office Paper; Yard Waste (check for details)
Address: 4670 W. North Down River Road
Grayling, MI 49738
Telephone: 989-348-3195
Website: Grayling Recycling
Home Depot
Item(s): Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Rechargeable Batteries for Power Tools
Address: 1381 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-8471
Kalkaska County Recycling Center
Item(s): #1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (HDPE Clear and Colored); #3 Plastic; #4 Plastic (LDPE); #5 Plastic (Polypropylene); #6 Plastic (Polystyrene); #7 Plastic (Other); Aerosol Cans; Aluminum Cans; Aluminum Foil; Auto Parts; Book Recycling; Brown Glass; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Cell phones; Clear Glass; Computer Donation; Computer Monitors; Computer Paper; Computer Recycling; Electronics; Ferrous Metals; Gift Boxes; Greeting Cards; Inner Tubes; Large Appliances; Lawn and Garden Equipment; Magazines; Marine Battery; Metal Clothes Hangers; Milk and Juice Cartons; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; NiCad Batteries; Nonferrous Metal; Office Machines; Other Batteries; Packing Peanut Reuse; Pallets; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Plastic Bags; Rechargeable Batteries; Single-use Batteries; Telephones; Televisions; Tin or Steel Cans; Used Tires; White Office Paper
Note: Call or check website for locations, fees and item preparation guidelines.
Address: 904 Island Lake Road
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Telephone: 231-258-3369
Website: Kalkaska County Recycling
Lowes
Item(s): CFLs/Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Rechargeable Batteries for Power Tools, Plastic Bags
Address: 600 Edelweiss Parkway
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-3920
Meyer ACE Hardware
Item(s): Rechargeable batteries, cell phone batteries, laptop batteries
Address: 1961 S. Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-1394
Walmart Tire & Lube Express
Item(s): Car Batteries (only accepts one per time); Motor Oil (up to 5 gallons)
Address: 950 Edelweiss Village Parkway
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-8090
Website: walmart.com
Compact Fluorescent Lights-CFLs
Great Lakes Energy Service Centers
Item(s): CFLs/Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (Unbroken)
Address: 10380 Greal Lakes Drive
Waters, MI 49797
Telephone: 800-GT-LAKES
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Closed from 12-12:30 daily)
Home Depot
Item(s): Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Rechargeable Batteries for Power Tools
Address: 1381 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-8471
Lowes
Item(s): CFLs/Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Rechargeable Batteries for Power Tools, Plastic Bags
Address: 600 Edelweiss Parkway
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-3920
Construction
American Waste
Item(s): Cardboard, (Must be flattened and clean) Scrap metal.
Wood: Wood which has not been painted on or treated. A small fee may apply for large quantities of wood.
Address: 254 Little League Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-4243
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Emmet County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
At Drop-off Center: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
The Drop-off Center may take large plastic toys and plastic chairs. Call ahead prior to drop-off to ensure they are accepting the items.
Small Appliances; Large Appliances; Electronics; Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Batteries; Scrap Metal; Tires; Rubble; Wood; Clothing and Bedding; Shoes and Work Boots; Antifreeze; Motor Oil (plus similar) *There may be fees associated with some items.
Note: Twelve locations in Emmet County (Petoskey and Harbor Shores).
Items accepted dependent on location.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website: Emmet County Recycling
Address: Call or check website.
Telephone: 231-348-0640
Otsego County Habitat ReStore
Item(s): Carpet; Ceiling Tiles; Ceramic Tile; Construction Materials Donation/Reuse; Electronics; Gift Bags; Gypsum Drywall; Household Furniture; Household Item Donation/Reuse; Linoleum; Office Furniture; Ornaments; Other Type of Wood Products; Paint Donation/Exchange; Porcelain Products; Reusable Appliance Donation; Roofing Materials; Shingles; Televisions; Vehicle Donation; Windows; Wood
Address: 1384 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-731-4506
Website: Otsego Habitat for Humanity
Electronics
City of Gaylord
Item(s): Christmas lights, strands of lights, extension cords, cords from electronics/appliances. There is a collection barrel in the lobby available 24/7.
Address: Gaylord City Hall. 305 E. Main Street,
Gaylord, 49735
Telephone: 989-732-4060
Emmet County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
At Drop-off Center: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
The Drop-off Center may take large plastic toys and plastic chairs. Call ahead prior to drop-off to ensure they are accepting the items.
Small Appliances; Large Appliances; Electronics; Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Batteries; Scrap Metal; Tires; Rubble; Wood; Clothing and Bedding; Shoes and Work Boots; Antifreeze; Motor Oil (plus similar) *There may be fees associated with some items.
Note: Twelve locations in Emmet County (Petoskey and Harbor Shores).
Items accepted dependent on location.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website: Emmet County Recycling
Address: Call or check website.
Telephone: 231-348-0640
Goodwill Industries
Item(s): Bicycles; Books; Clothing; Compact Discs; Computers; Gift Bags; Household Furniture; Household Items (radios, house wares, lamps, coffe makers, collectibles, etc.); Lawn and Garden Equipment; Musical Instruments; Office Furniture; Office Supplies; Ornaments; Sporting Goods; Telephones; Tools; Toys; Vehicle Donations; Shoes; Linens; scrap paper (including office paper); scrap metal; cardboard.
Address: 1361 Pineview Dr. (beside Walmart Plaza in front of Lowes)
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-1747
Website: Goodwill
Goodwill Industries in Gaylord recycles the following items in any condition: computer monitors, computers (desktop and laptop), printers, scanners, hard drives (external or internal), keyboards, mice, speakers, cords and cables, ink and toner cartridges & software.
Kalkaska County Recycling Center
Item(s): #1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (HDPE Clear and Colored); #3 Plastic; #4 Plastic (LDPE); #5 Plastic (Polypropylene); #6 Plastic (Polystyrene); #7 Plastic (Other); Aerosol Cans; Aluminum Cans; Aluminum Foil; Auto Parts; Book Recycling; Brown Glass; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Cell phones; Clear Glass; Computer Donation; Computer Monitors; Computer Paper; Computer Recycling; Electronics; Ferrous Metals; Gift Boxes; Greeting Cards; Inner Tubes; Large Appliances; Lawn and Garden Equipment; Magazines; Marine Battery; Metal Clothes Hangers; Milk and Juice Cartons; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; NiCad Batteries; Nonferrous Metal; Office Machines; Other Batteries; Packing Peanut Reuse; Pallets; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Plastic Bags; Rechargeable Batteries; Single-use Batteries; Telephones; Televisions; Tin or Steel Cans; Used Tires; White Office Paper
Note: Call or check website for locations, fees and item preparation guidelines.
Address: 904 Island Lake Road
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Telephone: 231-258-3369
Website: Kalkaska County Recycling
Otsego County Habitat ReStore
Item(s): Carpet; Ceiling Tiles; Ceramic Tile; Construction Materials Donation/Reuse; Electronics; Gift Bags; Gypsum Drywall; Household Furniture; Household Item Donation/Reuse; Linoleum; Office Furniture; Ornaments; Other Type of Wood Products; Paint Donation/Exchange; Porcelain Products; Reusable Appliance Donation; Roofing Materials; Shingles; Televisions; Vehicle Donation; Windows; Wood
Address: 1384 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-731-4506
Website: Otsego Habitat for Humanity
St. Mary Cathedral School
Item: Tin and Aluminum
Detail: Fundraiser for the 8th, 9th, and 10th grade class trip
Drop off in the large blue dumpster near the gym entrance on N. Otsego Avenue. Please remove metal from any bags or boxes.
Item: Used inkjet and laser printer cartridges, and used cell phones
Detail: Inside office doors. ONLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
Bins are located outside the high school entrance on Mitchell St
Address: 321 North Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-5801
State of Michigan
FREE TV AND COMPUTER RECYCLING FOR SOME MODELS if you are a Michigan resident or small business and have a TV or computer to recycle, visit www.michigan.gov/deqwaste and click on “Electronic Waste Takeback Program,” then “Registered Manufacturers.” This Web page lists manufacturers with free recycling programs and their Web page with information on their recycling program. For questions on this program, contact the DNRE program coordinator, Matt Flechter, at 517-373-8422. If you have electronic equipment that is not collected and recycled through a manufacturer program, visit www.michigan.gov/deqwaste for information on additional recycling options.
Here are some important links for this program:
michigan.gov/documents/deq/dnre-sw-List_Registered_Manufacturers_311892_7.pdf
Garden
City of Gaylord
Item(s): Leaves, Grass, Weeds, Biodegradable Bags
Prohibited: No plastic, stones, etc.
Details: This service is for City of Gaylord residents only. Materials can be dropped off
seven days a week in the spring, summer, and fall. Composted materials
can also be picked up. Both drop-off and pick-up is free of charge.
Address: Gaylord Department of Public Works Yard
102 E. 7th Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-5475
Emmet County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
At Drop-off Center: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
The Drop-off Center may take large plastic toys and plastic chairs. Call ahead prior to drop-off to ensure they are accepting the items.
Small Appliances; Large Appliances; Electronics; Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Batteries; Scrap Metal; Tires; Rubble; Wood; Clothing and Bedding; Shoes and Work Boots; Antifreeze; Motor Oil (plus similar) *There may be fees associated with some items.
Note: Twelve locations in Emmet County (Petoskey and Harbor Shores).
Items accepted dependent on location.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website: Emmet County Recycling
Address: Call or check website.
Telephone: 231-348-0640
Goodwill Industries
Item(s): Bicycles; Books; Clothing; Compact Discs; Computers; Gift Bags; Household Furniture; Household Items (radios, house wares, lamps, coffe makers, collectibles, etc.); Lawn and Garden Equipment; Musical Instruments; Office Furniture; Office Supplies; Ornaments; Sporting Goods; Telephones; Tools; Toys; Vehicle Donations; Shoes; Linens; scrap paper (including office paper); scrap metal; cardboard.
Address: 1361 Pineview Dr. (beside Walmart Plaza in front of Lowes)
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-1747
Website: Goodwill
Goodwill Industries in Gaylord recycles the following items in any condition: computer monitors, computers (desktop and laptop), printers, scanners, hard drives (external or internal), keyboards, mice, speakers, cords and cables, ink and toner cartridges, & software.
Kalkaska County Recycling Center
Item(s): #1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (HDPE Clear and Colored); #3 Plastic; #4 Plastic (LDPE); #5 Plastic (Polypropylene); #6 Plastic (Polystyrene); #7 Plastic (Other); Aerosol Cans; Aluminum Cans; Aluminum Foil; Auto Parts; Book Recycling; Brown Glass; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Cell phones; Clear Glass; Computer Donation; Computer Monitors; Computer Paper; Computer Recycling; Electronics; Ferrous Metals; Gift Boxes; Greeting Cards; Inner Tubes; Large Appliances; Lawn and Garden Equipment; Magazines; Marine Battery; Metal Clothes Hangers; Milk and Juice Cartons; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; NiCad Batteries; Nonferrous Metal; Office Machines; Other Batteries; Packing Peanut Reuse; Pallets; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Plastic Bags; Rechargeable Batteries; Single-use Batteries; Telephones; Televisions; Tin or Steel Cans; Used Tires; White Office Paper
Note: Call or check website for locations, fees and item preparation guidelines.
Address: 904 Island Lake Road
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Telephone: 231-258-3369
Website: Kalkaska County Recycling
Otsego County Habitat ReStore
Item(s): Carpet; Ceiling Tiles; Ceramic Tile; Construction Materials Donation/Reuse; Electronics; Gift Bags; Gypsum Drywall; Household Furniture; Household Item Donation/Reuse; Linoleum; Office Furniture; Ornaments; Other Type of Wood Products; Paint Donation/Exchange; Porcelain Products; Reusable Appliance Donation; Roofing Materials; Shingles; Televisions; Vehicle Donation; Windows; Wood
Address: 1384 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-731-4506
Website: Otsego Habitat for Humanity
Glass
County of Otsego
Otsego’s drop-off program is a dual-stream system (separated into two streams)
At Drop Sites:Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
Note: Five locations in Otsego County (Gaylord; Hayes-Tower Road; Vanderbilt; Johannesburg; Waters)
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Brochure: Otsego-County-Recycling-Brochure.pdf
Address: See brochure above
Telephone: 989-732-4021
Emmet County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
At Drop-off Center: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
The Drop-off Center may take large plastic toys and plastic chairs. Call ahead prior to drop-off to ensure they are accepting the items.
Small Appliances; Large Appliances; Electronics; Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Batteries; Scrap Metal; Tires; Rubble; Wood; Clothing and Bedding; Shoes and Work Boots; Antifreeze; Motor Oil (plus similar) *There may be fees associated with some items.
Note: Twelve locations in Emmet County (Petoskey and Harbor Shores).
Items accepted dependent on location.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website: Emmet County Recycling
Address: Call or check website.
Telephone: 231-348-0640
Grayling Township Recycling Center
Item(s): # 1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (clear and colored); Aluminum Cans; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Clear Glass; Computer Paper; Grass Clippings; Magazines; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Tin or Steel Cans; White Office Paper; Yard Waste (check for details)
Address: 4670 W. North Down River Road
Grayling, MI 49738
Telephone: 989-348-3195
Website: Grayling Recycling
Kalkaska County Recycling Center
Item(s): #1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (HDPE Clear and Colored); #3 Plastic; #4 Plastic (LDPE); #5 Plastic (Polypropylene); #6 Plastic (Polystyrene); #7 Plastic (Other); Aerosol Cans; Aluminum Cans; Aluminum Foil; Auto Parts; Book Recycling; Brown Glass; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Cell phones; Clear Glass; Computer Donation; Computer Monitors; Computer Paper; Computer Recycling; Electronics; Ferrous Metals; Gift Boxes; Greeting Cards; Inner Tubes; Large Appliances; Lawn and Garden Equipment; Magazines; Marine Battery; Metal Clothes Hangers; Milk and Juice Cartons; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; NiCad Batteries; Nonferrous Metal; Office Machines; Other Batteries; Packing Peanut Reuse; Pallets; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Plastic Bags; Rechargeable Batteries; Single-use Batteries; Telephones; Televisions; Tin or Steel Cans; Used Tires; White Office Paper
Note: Call or check website for locations, fees and item preparation guidelines.
Address: 904 Island Lake Road
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Telephone: 231-258-3369
Website: Kalkaska County Recycling
Household
East Jordan Auto Parts
Item(s): Auto Bodies; Car Batteries; Large Appliances (charge for Freon removal);
Propane Tanks Note: Limited storage space, call ahead
Address: 210 Elm Street
East Jordan, MI 49727
Telephone: 231-536-2322
Emmet County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
At Drop-off Center: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
The Drop-off Center may take large plastic toys and plastic chairs. Call ahead prior to drop-off to ensure they are accepting the items.
Small Appliances; Large Appliances; Electronics; Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Batteries; Scrap Metal; Tires; Rubble; Wood; Clothing and Bedding; Shoes and Work Boots; Antifreeze; Motor Oil (plus similar) *There may be fees associated with some items.
Note: Twelve locations in Emmet County (Petoskey and Harbor Shores).
Items accepted dependent on location.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website: Emmet County Recycling
Address: Call or check website.
Telephone: 231-348-0640
Goodwill Industries
Item(s): Bicycles; Books; Clothing; Compact Discs; Computers; Gift Bags; Household Furniture; Household Items (radios, house wares, lamps, coffe makers, collectibles, etc.); Lawn and Garden Equipment; Musical Instruments; Office Furniture; Office Supplies; Ornaments; Sporting Goods; Telephones; Tools; Toys; Vehicle Donations; Shoes; Linens; scrap paper (including office paper); scrap metal; cardboard.
Address: 1361 Pineview Dr. (beside Walmart Plaza in front of Lowes)
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-1747
Website: Goodwill
Goodwill Industries in Gaylord recycles the following items in any condition: computer monitors, computers (desktop and laptop), printers, scanners, hard drives (external or internal), keyboards, mice, speakers, cords and cables, ink and toner cartridges, & software.
Home Depot
Item(s): Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Rechargeable Batteries for Power Tools
Address: 1381 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-8471
Lowes
Item(s): CFLs/Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Rechargeable Batteries for Power Tools, Plastic Bags
Address: 600 Edelweiss Parkway
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-3920
Michigan Mattress Recyclers
Item(s): Mattresses Cost: $10.00/piece (mattress and box springs would be two pieces), or call for pricing on pick-ups.
Address: 1089 Anna Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735
(North on Meecher from W. Main Street/M-32, left on to Anna Drive)
Telephone: 989-390-1913 Notes: Call before dropping items off.
Otsego County Habitat ReStore
Item(s): Carpet; Ceiling Tiles; Ceramic Tile; Construction Materials Donation/Reuse; Electronics; Gift Bags; Gypsum Drywall; Household Furniture; Household Item Donation/Reuse; Linoleum; Office Furniture; Ornaments; Other Type of Wood Products; Paint Donation/Exchange; Porcelain Products; Reusable Appliance Donation; Roofing Materials; Shingles; Televisions; Vehicle Donation; Windows; Wood
Address: 1384 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-731-4506
Website: Otsego Habitat for Humanity
Walgreens
Item(s): Inkjet Cartridges
Address: 1290 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-0578
Metal
County of Otsego
Otsego’s drop-off program is a dual-stream system (separated into two streams)
At Drop Sites:Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
Note: Five locations in Otsego County (Gaylord; Hayes-Tower Road; Vanderbilt; Johannesburg; Waters)
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Brochure: Otsego-County-Recycling-Brochure.pdf
Address: See brochure above
Telephone: 989-732-4021
A & L Iron and Metal Company
Item(s): Scrap Metal
Address: 2000 Millbocker Rd
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989- 732-5900
Website:Alironandmetal.com
American Waste
Item(s): Cardboard, (Must be flattened and clean) Scrap metal.
Wood: Wood which has not been painted on or treated. A small fee may apply for large quantities of wood.
Address: 254 Little League Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-4243
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Emmet County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
At Drop-off Center: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
The Drop-off Center may take large plastic toys and plastic chairs. Call ahead prior to drop-off to ensure they are accepting the items.
Small Appliances; Large Appliances; Electronics; Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Batteries; Scrap Metal; Tires; Rubble; Wood; Clothing and Bedding; Shoes and Work Boots; Antifreeze; Motor Oil (plus similar) *There may be fees associated with some items.
Note: Twelve locations in Emmet County (Petoskey and Harbor Shores).
Items accepted dependent on location.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website: Emmet County Recycling
Goodwill Industries
Item(s): Bicycles; Books; Clothing; Compact Discs; Computers; Gift Bags; Household Furniture; Household Items (radios, house wares, lamps, coffe makers, collectibles, etc.); Lawn and Garden Equipment; Musical Instruments; Office Furniture; Office Supplies; Ornaments; Sporting Goods; Telephones; Tools; Toys; Vehicle Donations; Shoes; Linens; scrap paper (including office paper); scrap metal; cardboard.
Address: 1361 Pineview Dr. (beside Walmart Plaza in front of Lowes)
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-1747
Website: Goodwill
Goodwill Industries in Gaylord recycles the following items in any condition: computer monitors, computers (desktop and laptop), printers, scanners, hard drives (external or internal), keyboards, mice, speakers, cords and cables, ink and toner cartridges, & software.
Grayling Township Recycling Center
Item(s): # 1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (clear and colored); Aluminum Cans; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Clear Glass; Computer Paper; Grass Clippings; Magazines; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Tin or Steel Cans; White Office Paper; Yard Waste (check for details)
Address: 4670 W. North Down River Road
Grayling, MI 49738
Telephone: 989-348-3195
Website: Grayling Recycling
Otsego County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Cardboard; Boxboard; Brown Paper Bags; Newspapers; Magazines; Catalogs; Books; Cans (aluminum, steel and tin); Foil; Foil Trays; Glass Bottle & Jars (clear, green, brown and blue); #1 and #2 Plastic Bottles, Jugs & Jars; Office Paper, Junk Mail, Envelopes, File Folders
Note: Five locations in Otsego County including Gaylord, Vanderbilt, Hayes Township Hall, Charlton/Chester/Dover Transfer Station, Otsego Road Commission property on Old State Road. See website for exact details.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website:Otsego Recycling
Addresses: See website for details.
Telephone: 989-732-4021
St. Mary Cathedral School
Item: Tin and Aluminum
Detail: Fundraiser for the 8th, 9th, and 10th grade class trip
Drop off in the large blue dumpster near the gym entrance on N. Otsego Avenue. Please remove metal from any bags or boxes.
Item: Used inkjet and laser printer cartridges, and used cell phones
Detail: Inside office doors. ONLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
Bins are located outside the high school entrance on Mitchell St
Address: 321 North Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-5801
Paint & Household Hazardous Waste
Otsego County Habitat ReStore
Item(s): Carpet; Ceiling Tiles; Ceramic Tile; Construction Materials Donation/Reuse; Electronics; Gift Bags; Gypsum Drywall; Household Furniture; Household Item Donation/Reuse; Linoleum; Office Furniture; Ornaments; Other Type of Wood Products; Paint Donation/Exchange; Porcelain Products; Reusable Appliance Donation; Roofing Materials; Shingles; Televisions; Vehicle Donation; Windows; Wood
Address: 1384 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-731-4506
Website: Otsego Habitat for Humanity
Paper
County of Otsego
Otsego’s drop-off program is a dual-stream system (separated into two streams)
At Drop Sites:Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
Note: Five locations in Otsego County (Gaylord; Hayes-Tower Road; Vanderbilt; Johannesburg; Waters)
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Brochure: Otsego-County-Recycling-Brochure.pdf
Address: See brochure above
Telephone: 989-732-4021
Arrow Sanitation/American Waste
Item(s): Cardboard (Must be flattened and clean) Scrap metal.
Wood: Wood which has not been painted on or treated. A small fee may apply for large quantities of wood.
Address: 254 Little League Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-4243
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Crossroads Industries Inc.
Item(s): Corrugated Cardboard, Newspapers, Magazines (for free)
Crossroads has a secure shredding department that will shred
office paper for $0.15/lb. They recycle all of the shredded paper.
Address: 2464 Silver Fox Trail
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-1233
Emmet County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
At Drop-off Center: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
The Drop-off Center may take large plastic toys and plastic chairs. Call ahead prior to drop-off to ensure they are accepting the items.
Small Appliances; Large Appliances; Electronics; Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Batteries; Scrap Metal; Tires; Rubble; Wood; Clothing and Bedding; Shoes and Work Boots; Antifreeze; Motor Oil (plus similar) *There may be fees associated with some items.
Note: Twelve locations in Emmet County (Petoskey and Harbor Shores).
Items accepted dependent on location.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website: Emmet County Recycling
Address: Call or check website.
Telephone: 231-348-0640
Goodwill Industries
Item(s): Bicycles; Books; Clothing; Compact Discs; Computers; Gift Bags; Household Furniture; Household Items (radios, house wares, lamps, coffe makers, collectibles, etc.); Lawn and Garden Equipment; Musical Instruments; Office Furniture; Office Supplies; Ornaments; Sporting Goods; Telephones; Tools; Toys; Vehicle Donations; Shoes; Linens; scrap paper (including office paper); scrap metal; cardboard.
Address: 1361 Pineview Dr. (beside Walmart Plaza in front of Lowes)
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-1747
Website: Goodwill
Goodwill Industries in Gaylord recycles the following items in any condition: computer monitors, computers (desktop and laptop), printers, scanners, hard drives (external or internal), keyboards, mice, speakers, cords and cables, ink and toner cartridges, & software.
Grayling Township Recycling Center
Item(s): # 1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (clear and colored); Aluminum Cans; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Clear Glass; Computer Paper; Grass Clippings; Magazines; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Tin or Steel Cans; White Office Paper; Yard Waste (check for details)
Address: 4670 W. North Down River Road
Grayling, MI 49738
Telephone: 989-348-3195
Website: Grayling Recycling
Kalkaska County Recycling Center
Item(s): #1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (HDPE Clear and Colored); #3 Plastic; #4 Plastic (LDPE); #5 Plastic (Polypropylene); #6 Plastic (Polystyrene); #7 Plastic (Other); Aerosol Cans; Aluminum Cans; Aluminum Foil; Auto Parts; Book Recycling; Brown Glass; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Cell phones; Clear Glass; Computer Donation; Computer Monitors; Computer Paper; Computer Recycling; Electronics; Ferrous Metals; Gift Boxes; Greeting Cards; Inner Tubes; Large Appliances; Lawn and Garden Equipment; Magazines; Marine Battery; Metal Clothes Hangers; Milk and Juice Cartons; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; NiCad Batteries; Nonferrous Metal; Office Machines; Other Batteries; Packing Peanut Reuse; Pallets; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Plastic Bags; Rechargeable Batteries; Single-use Batteries; Telephones; Televisions; Tin or Steel Cans; Used Tires; White Office Paper
Note: Call or check website for locations, fees and item preparation guidelines.
Address: 904 Island Lake Road
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Telephone: 231-258-3369
Website: Kalkaska County Recycling
Lions Club Trailer
Item(s): Newspaper (bundled or in brown paper bag)
Address: 931 S. Otsego Avenue (in front of Merchandise Outlet)
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: See Website
Website: Gaylordlions.org
Otsego County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Cardboard; Boxboard; Brown Paper Bags; Newspapers; Magazines; Catalogs; Books; Cans (aluminum, steel and tin); Foil; Foil Trays; Glass Bottle & Jars (clear, green, brown and blue); #1 and #2 Plastic Bottles, Jugs & Jars; Office Paper, Junk Mail, Envelopes, File Folders
Note: Five locations in Otsego County including Gaylord, Vanderbilt, Hayes Township Hall, Charlton/Chester/Dover Transfer Station, Otsego Road Commission property on Old State Road. See website for exact details.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website:Otsego Recycling
Addresses: See website for details.
Telephone: 989-732-4021
Plastic
Otsego County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Cardboard; Boxboard; Brown Paper Bags; Newspapers; Magazines; Catalogs; Books; Cans (aluminum, steel and tin); Foil; Foil Trays; Glass Bottle & Jars (clear, green, brown and blue); #1 and #2 Plastic Bottles, Jugs & Jars; Office Paper, Junk Mail, Envelopes, File Folders
Note: Five locations in Otsego County including Gaylord, Vanderbilt, Hayes Township Hall, Charlton/Chester/Dover Transfer Station, Otsego Road Commission property on Old State Road. See website for exact details.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website:Otsego Recycling
Addresses: See website for details.
Telephone: 989-732-4021
Emmet County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
At Drop-off Center: Containers Include: plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; plastic tubs, trays, and cups; juice boxes, milk cartons, and paper cups; metal cans, foil and trays; glass bottles and jars. Paper, Boxes and Bags Include: newspapers and inserts; magazines, catalogs, and books; office and writing paper; cardboard, cereal boxes and grocery bags; plastic grocery and bread bags.
The Drop-off Center may take large plastic toys and plastic chairs. Call ahead prior to drop-off to ensure they are accepting the items.
Small Appliances; Large Appliances; Electronics; Fluorescent Light Bulbs; Batteries; Scrap Metal; Tires; Rubble; Wood; Clothing and Bedding; Shoes and Work Boots; Antifreeze; Motor Oil (plus similar) *There may be fees associated with some items.
Note: Twelve locations in Emmet County (Petoskey and Harbor Shores).
Items accepted dependent on location.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website: Emmet County Recycling
Address: Call or check website.
Telephone: 231-348-0640
Flowermania
Item(s): Plastic plant containers (regardless of where purchased).
Address: S. Otsego Avenue, Gaylord
Grayling Township Recycling Center
Item(s): # 1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (clear and colored); Aluminum Cans; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Clear Glass; Computer Paper; Grass Clippings; Magazines; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Tin or Steel Cans; White Office Paper; Yard Waste (check for details)
Address: 4670 W. North Down River Road
Grayling, MI 49738
Telephone: 989-348-3195
Website: Grayling Recycling
Kalkaska County Recycling Center
Item(s): #1 Plastic; #2 Plastic (HDPE Clear and Colored); #3 Plastic; #4 Plastic (LDPE); #5 Plastic (Polypropylene); #6 Plastic (Polystyrene); #7 Plastic (Other); Aerosol Cans; Aluminum Cans; Aluminum Foil; Auto Parts; Book Recycling; Brown Glass; Brown Paper Bags; Car Batteries; Cardboard; Catalogs; Cell phones; Clear Glass; Computer Donation; Computer Monitors; Computer Paper; Computer Recycling; Electronics; Ferrous Metals; Gift Boxes; Greeting Cards; Inner Tubes; Large Appliances; Lawn and Garden Equipment; Magazines; Marine Battery; Metal Clothes Hangers; Milk and Juice Cartons; Mixed Paper; Newspaper; NiCad Batteries; Nonferrous Metal; Office Machines; Other Batteries; Packing Peanut Reuse; Pallets; Paperboard; Phonebooks; Plastic Bags; Rechargeable Batteries; Single-use Batteries; Telephones; Televisions; Tin or Steel Cans; Used Tires; White Office Paper
Note: Call or check website for locations, fees and item preparation guidelines.
Address: 904 Island Lake Road
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Telephone: 231-258-3369
Website: Kalkaska County Recycling
Lowes
Item(s): CFLs/Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Rechargeable Batteries for Power Tools, Plastic Bags
Address: 600 Edelweiss Parkway
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-3920
Meijer
Item(s): Plastic Bags
Address: 250 Meijer Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-731-9600
Website: Meijer.com
Otsego County Recycling Drop-off Center and Sites
At Drop Sites: Cardboard; Boxboard; Brown Paper Bags; Newspapers; Magazines; Catalogs; Books; Cans (aluminum, steel and tin); Foil; Foil Trays; Glass Bottle & Jars (clear, green, brown and blue); #1 and #2 Plastic Bottles, Jugs & Jars; Office Paper, Junk Mail, Envelopes, File Folders
Note: Five locations in Otsego County including Gaylord, Vanderbilt, Hayes Township Hall, Charlton/Chester/Dover Transfer Station, Otsego Road Commission property on Old State Road. See website for exact details.
Call or check website for item preparation guidelines.
Website:Otsego Recycling
Addresses: See website for details.
Telephone: 989-732-4021
Save-A-Lot
Item(s): plastic grocery bags
Address: 1396 W. Main Street
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-705-2624
Walmart Supercenter
Item(s): Plastic Bags
Address: 950 Edelweiss Village Parkway
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-8090
Website: Walmart.com
Wood
American Waste
Item(s): Cardboard (Must be flattened and clean) Scrap metal.
Wood: Wood which has not been painted on or treated.
A small fee may apply for large quantities of wood.
Address: 254 Little League Drive
Gaylord, MI 49735
Telephone: 989-732-4243
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.