Environmental Affairs & Community Development

Laura Ogar, Director

Bay County Building
515 Center Avenue, Suite 501
Bay City, Michigan 48708-5941
[email protected]

Recycling Information

When we recycle we are being good stewards for our community, our environment and our planet. Recycling reduces the need for extracting, refining, and processing raw materials so it helps reduce air and water pollution, as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. When we recycle, we lower the amount of waste being sent to our landfills, in our waterways, and at local green spaces. Recycling saves energy and valuable natural resources while providing important environmental benefits.

Be part of the solution by recycling to help create a better community, environment, and planet.  Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! 

 

Got stuff? Not sure what to do with it?

Visit Bay City Recycles for more Bay County Recycling information or call them at 989-894-8312

Check out Bay City Recycles online information to find out what recycling programs are taking place in Bay County and to learn more about their drop-off center.  You can also check out their mobile recycling directory that will help redirect you to locations that will be able to properly get rid of items, composted, donated, disposed, or recycled.  Check out www.BayCityRecycles.org and utilize the handy Re-Directory to enter the item you want to get rid of and you will receive how-to and where-to information. If you have recycling questions you can also contact Bay City Recycles at 989-894-8312.

No Household Hazardous Waste Collections
are scheduled at this time

 

Curbside Recycling

Most of the cities and townships in Bay County provide curbside recycling for residents.
Check with your township or city to see what items are included in their curbside recycling programs.

 

If you have items that are in good shape and working condition that can be reused, please consider a Reuse/Resale Donation Location

 
 

Medical Waste Disposal
Medical waste cannot be recycled. Syringes, old medicines, and any other medical waste needs to be disposed of properly and safely.
Below are some of the most common questions we get about recycling.  Click on the question to find out the answers or click on the FAQ icon above:

Select a bin below for additional recycling resources!


        


The Michigan Recycling Coalition Directory contains a list of recycling companies throughout Michigan that collect and process large quantities of recycled materials.

 

    		     

 
The OTHER BIN Contains information about: Antifreeze, Appliances, Automotive, Construction, Fluorescent Lightbulbs, Furniture, Medical Waste, Motor Oil , Refrigerators, Paint, Pesticides, Propane Tanks

Landfills & Transfer Stations

 

Curbside Recycling

Most of the cities and townships in Bay County provide curbside recycling for residents. Check with your township or city to see what items are included in their curbside recycling programs

   
 
    		Ways You Can Be Involved . . .

    Click on the picture for additional recycling information, educational links, and ways you can be involved.

    Together we can make a difference!