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.
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.
Commingled Recycling Accepts:
On 64th Ave near CR 657
269-668-2615 x208
https://antwerptownship.com/transfer-station/
Hours: Tuesdays and Saturdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Drop-off Waste & Recycling
Opening Soon!
51998 26th Avenue, Bangor
269-207-7746
https://www.arlingtontownship.com/
Hours: TBD
Drop-off Waste & Recycling
41559 63rd Street, Bangor
269-427-8965
https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/318/Bangor-Township-Transfer-Station-Recycli
Hours: 1st and 3rd Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Drop-off Waste & Recycling
Rocky Road (1 Block West of town), Bloomingdale
269-521-3800
https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/331/Transfer-Station-Recycling-Center
Hours:
Tuesday – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (April 1 – October 31)
Saturday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (year-round)
Drop-off Waste & Recycling
18868 52 ½ Street, Grand Junction
269-434-6227
https://www.columbiatwp.com/transfer-station-1
Hours:
1st Sunday of the month – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Each Saturday following the first weekend of the month – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Waste Only
Tire Drop off Program Location
Drop-off Waste & Recycling
76890 34th Avenue, Covert
269-764-8986
http://coverttwp.com/local/transfer-station
Hours: Saturdays – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Closed Holidays)
Drop-off Waste & Recycling
Tire Drop off Program Location
Opening Soon!
300 W Beers Street, Decatur
269-423-6114
Hours: TBD
Drop-off Waste & Recycling
Tire Drop off Program Location
1/2 mile south of Keeler on CR 687
269-621-6481
https://www.keelertownship.org/areainfo.htm
Hours: Saturdays – 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (April – October)
Drop-off Waste (no recycling)
38016 Red Arrow Hwy Paw Paw
269-657-4101
https://pawpawtownshipmi.gov/transfer-station/
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Fridays – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (April-September)
Saturdays – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Drop-off Waste & Recycling
15797 32nd Street, Gobles, MI 49055
269-628-4380
https://pinegrovetownshipmi.gov/recycling-waste/
Hours of Operation:
Wednesdays – 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (March 2 – October 31)
Saturdays – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Drop-off Waste & Recycling
70294 CR 384, South Haven
269-427-7607
https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/358/Transfer-Station
Hours: Saturdays 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Tuesdays 8 AM to 2 PM (Summer Hours)
Drop-off Waste & Recycling
3290 Hennessey Rd Watervliet, MI 49098
269-463-5588
Hours:
Monday through Friday – 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturdays – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Drop-off Waste & Recycling
A recycling drop-off program is a community-based
initiative that allows community members to drop off
recyclable materials at designated collection sites.
This is a great way to recycle when curbside pickup is
unavailable.
Yes, our drop-off locations have set hours of operation
or accessibility. Check our webpage for their schedule to
ensure you drop off your recyclables at the right time.
Above is a list of what can be dropped off.
All containers should be empty and dry and free of all
food and food residue. Unclean containers and food can
cause odors and attract pests. Replace caps on empty
plastic containers.
Each site varies.
No, our drop-off sites collect material in single-stream
containers, so all recycling is mixed together. No
sorting needed.
No. Avoid placing recyclables in plastic bags into
drop-off containers. Plastic bags can create safety,
mechanical and quality issues at recycling facilities.
Instead, use reusable bins to store and bring your
recyclables to the drop-off location. If you must use
bags to transport your recycling to the drop-off, make
sure to empty those bags into the recycling collection
containers and take the bags with you. All recycling
should be loose in the bin.
No, it’s best to avoid dropping off heavily soiled with
food or grease, or containers still full of food, as they
can contaminate the recycling stream, and can attract
pests, insects, and rodents.
No, leave labels and caps on bottles and containers.
No. Plastic bags and wrap cause equipment jams at the
recycling processing facility. Your household plastic film
—like grocery bags, drink case wrapping, cling wrap,
and bubble wrap—can be dropped off at almost any
large retail or grocery store for recycling. Most people
save up their clean and dry plastic film and take it to
the grocery store every few months.
Yes, shredded paper is allowed in the recycling
container if contained inside a bag. This will ensure
the shredded paper doesn’t become a litter hazard at
the drop-off site and ensure it will make it through the
recycling process.
No, the recycling drop-off program is designed for
residential use only, both from single-family and
multifamily residents.
The materials you drop off are taken to Recycle Works
in Elkhart, Indiana where they are sorted and processed
for recycling. They are then turned into new products
or materials, reducing the need for new resources and
creating a circular economy.
To stay informed about any program changes, such as
new locations or guidelines, sign up for notifications
at the bottom of the page or social media channels facebook.com/VanBurenCD.
You can also visit our website frequently or contact us
directly for information updates at 269-633-9314.
Light bulbs and batteries are considered hazardous
waste and should not be placed in regular recycling.
You can drop these off for safe and proper disposal
at Van Buren Recycle Roundup Events. For more
information, call 269-633-9314 or visit us online at VanBurenCD.org/van-buren-county-recycling-
collections/.
We accept electronics at our recycling drop-off
sites in South Haven and Paw Paw. Please call us
for a full list of acceptable electronics or visit our
webpage VanBurenCD.org/recycling-guides for more
information. Additionally, we host several electronics
recycling events annually. Electronics recycling event
dates will be posted on our website.
Yes, items like medical waste, hazardous chemicals, and sharp objects are not accepted at our recycling drop- off. These items require specialized disposal methods.
Visit our website VanBurenCD.org/recycling or contact
us directly at 269-633-9314 for more information.
Putting non-recyclable items in recycling can disrupt
the recycling process and cause safety, labor, and cost
issues. Pay attention to signage in the drop-off location
to know what can and cannot be recycled in that
location.
To find out more about recycling in Michigan, click on the “Recycle, MI” logo below!
Materials Managment Planning with Southwest Michigan Planning Comission
2022 Materials Management Community Engagement Grant Report