Materials Management

Where can I recycle?

Learn about recycling in Barry County at barrycountyrecycles.org or by contacting Barry County Recycling Coordinator.

To find recycling and disposal locations by material, try the searchable database, or use the digital PDF guide below. Use the interactive recycling map to find locations by material and to see which hauler services your area or if you have a local recycling drop-off.

Barry County Recycling and Disposal Guide

Managing materials sustainably reduces the need for landfill expansion and creation by diverting materials elsewhere. Barry County is committed to supporting residents and businesses in their sustainability goals by making sure there is information and resources available.

Recycling 101

This generally includes;

  • Paper products such as office paper, phone books, magazines,
    junk mail, newspaper, paperboard (like cereal boxes)

  • Cardboard including pizza boxes and should always be flattened

  • Glass bottles and jars

  • Metal cans and aluminum foil

  • Plastic food and beverage bottles tubs, jugs, and jars

*Recyclables should be loose in the bin, please do not bag your recycling!

Always check with your recycling company or drop-off site for their specific rules.

Curbside & Drop-off Recycling

  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

    HHW are any product or material that has one or more of the following properties: toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive and should never be disposed of in a landfill or incinerator.

    Items accepted include: household cleaners, pesticides, light bulbs, motor oil, automotive fluids, batteries, oil-based paints, unused/expired medications and sharps (needles and syringes) - Medications need to be in their original containers with the name of the drug clearly labeled. Cross out any personal information on the containers.

    We cannot accept; asbestos, latex paint (when dry it can go to the landfill), propane tanks, commercially generated waste, radioactive material explosives, or unknown wastes.

  • Scrap Tires

    Limit 10 tires per car; only tires from households are accepted - no businesses. First come, first serve basis until trailers are full. Tires heavily caked with dirt will not be accepted.

    The scrap tire collection is supported in whole by the Scrap Tire Collection grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

  • Electronic Recycling

    Accepted electronic items include: computers, laptops, laptop batteries, circuit boards, hard drives, servers, USB drives, RAM, memory, computer chips, processor power supply, power cords, cables, wires, printers, scanners, fax machines, keyboards, fax machines, mice, audio equipment, ink jet, toner cartridges, desk/office phones, AC adapters with wires, GPS units, gaming systems, iPads/tablets, cell phones cell phone batteries, small household appliances, holiday/Christmas lights, TVs and monitors****$10 suggested donation

    We cannot accept freon containing appliances/electronics at this time.

    The 2023 and 2024 electronics recycling collection is supported in part by the Rural Electronics Recycling grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

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