Recycling

CURBSIDE RECYCLING

The Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County

Plastic Containers with Lids
Examples include: all narrow-neck and wide-mouth plastic bottles and containers #1, #2, #4, #5 #6 (NO Styrofoam), #7.

#2 Bulky Plastics
Examples include: cat litter buckets, large plastic pails, and molded kid’s furniture.

Newspaper, Magazines and Catalogs

Junk Mail, Office Paper and Phonebooks

Cardboard and Boxboard
Examples include: pizza boxes, shipping boxes, and food boxes. Flatten as needed.

Paper Drink Cartons
Empty, plastic-coated paper beverage cartons such as milk and juice cartons. Remove caps and straws. Do not flatten.

Paper Cups
No foam or foam lined cups. Throw away stirrers, lids, and straws.

Glass Bottles and Jars
All colors are accepted and lids and labels are acceptable

Household Metals
Examples include: empty cans, foil, pans and small scrap metal

PREPARATION OF RECYCLING

Rinse containers.

Do not need to remove labels

Keep caps on plastic bottles and containers.

Do not bag recyclables.

Flatten cardboard.

DROP OFF/SHIPPED RECYCLING

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Bldg. 38 E, Waterford, 248-858-5000
Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, 1 South Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043, 586-469-5100
Michigan Recycles
Firestone
Republic Services
Thrift stores
Habitat for Humanity Restore, $20 tax-deductible fee may be added to pick-up orders.
John R Appliances, 26529 John R., Madison Heights, 248-541-8696
Scrap Creative Reuse
Mill Seat Landfill
Once Upon a Child, 6029 Rochester Rd., Troy, 248-828-7474
Auto Zone
Darryl’s Firestone, 23534 Farmington Rd., Farmington, 248-477-9090, Free of charge.
The Home Depot
Lowe’s
Staples
Michigan Recycles
Back Alley Bikes, 3611 Cass Ave, Detroit, 313-879-5630
John K. King Books, 901 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, 313-961-0622
John K. King Books, 22524 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, 248-548-9050
Great Lakes Recycling, 30615 Groesbeck, Roseville, 866-464-5746
Royal Oak Waste Paper & Metal Co., 414 E. Hudson Ave., Royal Oak, 248-541-4020, open to public
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 12630 Greenfield, Detroit, 313-653-4890 Donations are tax deductible. Call to schedule donations.
Architectural Salvage Warehouse of Detroit, 4885 15th St., Detroit, 313-515-0399, architectural antiques, salvage, and reuse.
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Thrift stores
State Crushing, 2260 Auburn Rd., Auburn Hills, 248-332-6210,
Pour or scrape greasy or oily food waste into a container or jar.
Allow grease to cool or freeze in the container before throwing it in the trash.
Mix liquid vegetable oil with absorbent material such as cat litter or coffee grounds in a sealable container before throwing it in the trash.
Keep drains clean by pouring 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain followed by 1/2 cup vinegar. Wait 10-15 minutes and then rinse with hot water.

Oakland County
Macomb County
Southeast Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA), 3910 W. Webster, Royal Oak, 248-288-5150, Will accept most electronic equipment from SOCRRA member communities
Full Circle Recyclers, 1223 Clopton Bridge, Rochester, 248-651-6589
Great Lakes Recycling, 30615 Groesbeck Hwy., Roseville, 866-464-5746
Oakland County - Todd Quick - DBA High Tech Recycling, 26 W Ypsilanti Ave, Pontiac
Macomb County - Padnos Roseville, 30835 Groesbeck Hwy, Roseville
Oakland County - Ecycle Opportunities, 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield, 48076
Oakland County - GLR of Oak Park - 26500 Harding St, Oak Park, 48237
Oakland County - Greentech Recyclers LLC, 13210 Cloverdale Street, Oak Park, 48237
Macomb County - GLE Scrap, 22100 Sherwood Ave, Warren, 48091
The Lions Clubs International
Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County, 20000 W 8 Mile Rd, Southfield, 248-208-2270
Macomb County Health Department, 43525 Elizabeth Mt. Clemens, 586-469-5236
Recharge your extinguishers
Dispose of them at hazardous waste drop offs
Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County, 20000 W 8 Mile Rd, Southfield, 248-208-2270
Macomb County Health Department, 43525 Elizabeth Mt. Clemens, 586-469-5236
NoHaz, 248-858-5656
Thrift stores
Arts & Scraps, 16135 Harper Ave., Detroit, 313-640-4411
Scrap Box, 581 State Circle, Ann Arbor, 734-994-4420
Dry cleaners
Thrift stores
Larry’s Welding Supply, 514 Hilton, Ferndale, 248-548-0440, Empty helium tanks under 5 feet for swap and any size Air Co tanks (name embossed on collar)
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Hazardous Water Household Drop Off
Hazardous Waste Disposal Guidance
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Staples
MSU Online Course
Medication disposal
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Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County, 20000 W 8 Mile Rd, Southfield, 248-208-2270
Macomb County Health Department, 43525 Elizabeth Mt. Clemens, 586-469-5236
Royal Oak Wastepaper and Metal, 414 East Hudson Ave., Royal Oak, 248-541-4020
Great Lakes Recycling, 30615 Groesbeck Hwy., Roseville, 866-464-5746
Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County, 20000 W 8 Mile Rd, Southfield, 248-208-2270
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Local hazardous waste drop off
Grocery stores
Blue Rhino
A&S RV Center, 2375 N. Opdyke Rd., Auburn Hills, 248-373-5811
Eastside RV, 26288 Groesbeck Highway, Warren, 586 771-1480
Septage receiving stations
Land application
Wastewater treatment plants
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Septage Receiving Stations
SOCRRA Recycling Drop off center, 995 Coolidge, Troy, 248-288-5150
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Belle Tire
Detroit Wheel and Tire, 1027 E 14 Mile Rd, Troy
Environmental Wood Solutions II Inc, 3500 Giddings Rd, Orion
Southeast Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA), 3910 W. Webster, Royal Oak, 248-288-5150 Grass and leaves only. Free to SOCRRA member communities. Fee to outside communities.
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