Montcalm County is working to provide all residents with an alternate direction for recyclable materials that might otherwise be disposed of in a landfill. The items accepted at the mobile recycle centers will be processed and delivered to manufacturing plants to make new products saving landfill space and preserving our environment.
How it works:
Consider whether the item you are throwing into the trash can be recycled. On the scheduled day (see calendar to the right), bring your cleaned materials to the recycle center in your area. Two people will be there to accept and sort the items in the recycle center.
**It is important that all materials are empty and rinsed clean. Items that are not properly rinsed will be returned for further cleaning. Montcalm County Full Service Mobile Recycle Centers (Brochure)
What can be Recycled?
Paper: This includes: newspapers, paper bags, office paper, magazines, gift wrap, corrugated cardboard boxes, etc.
Glass: This includes any type of household bottles or jars. At this time we are unable to accept window glass, light bulbs, or any kind of ceramics.
Metal: Tin cans, aluminum, and other metals up to two feet in length will be accepted at the recycle center.
Plastic: Any plastic containers with the following symbols on them will be accepted. Symbols are usually located on the bottom of the item.
- PETE 1: Examples are soft drink, water, and mouthwash bottles.
- HDPE 2: Examples are milk jugs, liquid soad bottles, butter containers, and grocery bags.
- LDPE 4: Squeezable containers (e.g. honey or mustard containers) any type of bag ranging from clean bread bags to mattress bags.
For further information regarding Montcalm County's Recycling Programs, contact:
Dixie Ward
Resource Recovery Educator
MSU Montcalm Extension
211 W. Main Street
P.O. Box 308
Stanton, MI 48888
Phone: 989 831-7500
Fax: 989 831-7515
E-mail: warddi@msu.edu |
