Commercial Recycling

Recycling is for all institutions.

All organizations in Shiawassee County produce recyclable material, like cardboard, paper, plastic, metal, and glass, or even items like electronics, pallets and wood, scrap metal or tires, and more. With high volumes and clean materials, commercial institutions are primed to be good recyclers. With a growing recycling industry in the region, there are options to fit your needs, and help do your part and responsibly manage these valuable materials.

"Why Should My Organization Recycle?"

Many materials retain value, even after being used. There are many reasons to recycle, benefiting the economy, community, and environment.

Economy

The recycling industry provides significant economic value to our state and local economies, contributing an estimated $17 billion into the state’s economy, and provides more than 72,500 industry jobs, supporting the success of businesses throughout the state, and livelihoods of our families, friends, and communities

With recycled materials handled and used locally, we support a circular economy, products manufactured in the USA, and reliance on local systems and resources rather than global.

Community

Recycling is everywhere if you look closely; you may not even realize it. That scrap car processor on the outskirts of town? They’re a metal recycler. That farmer spreading manure on their fields in the spring? They’re an organics recycler (composter). The autoparts store? They’re a battery recycler.

Each of these businesses and their actions add up, and they need recyclables so they can continue to be successful, and provide necessary services to the community.

Environment

With a plethora of of environmental benefits, a few highlights include:

  • Less reliance on internationally sourced raw materials, reduced impacts from shortages and tariffs, and reduced energy and water consumption for production.

  • Reuse of locally sourced materials, cutting down on transportation and emissions.

  • Less material sent to landfill and incineration, extending the lifespan of this essential and expensive infrastructure.

"How Can My Business Get Started?"

  1. Check below for recycling services available in your area! There are a variety of pick-up, drop-off, and specialty material outlets throughout the county.

  2. Members of the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce and/or Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership are eligible for no cost waste and site assessments to review logistics and implementation of new recycling programs at your facility.

  3. Check with local and state organizations for technical assistance and grant funding:

Recycling Services for Businesses or Organizations

Recycling Pickup Services

Local Companies:

    State & National Companies:

    E-Waste & Others

    Michigan EGLE Recycled Materials Market Directory 
    E-Waste
    Pallets
    • Happi Earth Wood Pallet Recycling
      • 315 S Gould St, Owosso, MI 48867
      • Contact: 989-413-8583

    Hazardous Waste

    Hazardous materials from a business may require special handling and disposal. For detailed information on how to manage these materials, visit the EGLE website. This waste includes a variety of materials like: auto/equipment oils, dry cleaning chemicals, medical waste, pesticides, and more.

    Recycling Drop-Off