Van Buren Conservation District

Recycling Basics

About Our Program

The Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) contracts with Van Buren County to run the Resource Recovery and Recycling Program! The program includes events and services for hard-to-recycle items.

We also provide recycling education, local resources, and county planning. Program funding comes from the VBCD Operations Millage, Van Buren County, local municipalities, and various grants. 

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What is Commingled Recycling?

You might know “commingled recycling” as “mixed recycling.” Sometimes, it’s even called “single stream recycling.”

Commingled recycling is when all your recycling materials are mixed together in the same container.

This type of recycling is the most popular type. It is also what curbside bins and most of the drop-off recycling in Van Buren County are.

What Goes In Commingled Recycling?

Commingled Recycling Accepts:

  • Plastic bottles and containers
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Cardboard (flattened)
  • Newspaper, junk mail, mixed paper

Where Can I Recycle?

  • Curbside?
  • Municipal Transfer Stations
    • Use the map and link below to see which transfer station(s) is available to you. Some transfer stations may be used by non-township residents.
    • Transfer Station Information

To find out more about recycling in Michigan, click on the “Recycle, MI” logo below!

Van Buren County Solid Waste Plan & Materials Management Planning

2010 Plan Amendment

2022 Materials Management Community Engagement Grant Report

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