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:
Learn more about the projects happening at the transfer stations by clicking here.
Recycling key fob required: $25 for Antwerp residents
Waste: Public access to trash for fee, pay onsite with cash or check
Address: On 64th Ave. near CR 657, Lawton
Phone: 269-668-2615 x208
Website: AntwerpTownship.com/Transfer-Station/
Hours: Tuesdays (summer months only) and Saturdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Accepts: waste & recycling
Opening soon for Arlington Township residents only
Accepts: waste & recycling
Hours: TBD
Address: 51998 26th Avenue, Bangor
Phone: 269-207-7746
Website: ArlingtonTownship.com
Bangor Township residents only, punch cards available for waste fees and free recycling
Accepts: waste & recycling
Hours: 1st and 3rd Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Address: 41559 63rd Street, Bangor
Phone: 269-427-8965
Website: VanBurenCountyMI.gov/318/Bangor-Township-Transfer-Station-Recycli
Open to Bloomingdale Township residents
Accepts: waste & recycling
Hours: Tuesday – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (April 1 – October 31) & Saturday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (year-round)
Address: Rocky Road (1 Block West of town), Bloomingdale
Phone: 269-521-3800
Website: VanBurenCountyMI.gov/331/Transfer-Station-Recycling-Center
Tire Drop-off Program location
Open to the public
Accepts: waste & tires
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
Address: 18868 52 ½ Street, Grand Junction
Phone: 269-434-6227
Website: ColumbiaTwp.com/Transfer-Station
Tire Drop-off Program location
Tire drop-off open to public. Waste and recycling, Covert Township residents only.
Accepts: waste, recycling, & tires
Hours: Saturdays – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Closed Holidays)
Address: 76890 34th Avenue, Covert
Phone: 269-764-8986
Website: CovertTwp.com/local/transfer-station
Tire Drop-off Program location
Opening April 26, 2025 for Decatur Township, Village of Decatur, and Hamilton Township
Hours: Tuesdays 10 AM – 1 PM & Saturdays 10 AM – 2 PM
Accepts: waste & recycling
Address: 300 W Beers Street, Decatur
Phone: 269-423-6114
Website: DecaturMI.org
Keeler Township residents only
Accepts: waste only
Hours: Saturdays – 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (April – October)
Address: 1/2 mile south of Keeler on CR 687
Phone: 269-621-6481
Website: KeelerTownship.org/areainfo
Open to the public
Recycling passes available at Paw Paw Township Hall. Free passes for residents, $50 annual pass for other non-residents.
Accepts: Waste, mixed recycling, concrete recycling, scrap metal recycling, and yard waste (Paw Paw Township residents only)
Hours: 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
Address: 38016 Red Arrow Hwy, Paw Paw
Phone: 269-657-4101
Open to the public
Recycling passes available at the Pine Grove Township Hall. Free passes for residents, $50 annual pass for non-residents.
Accepts: waste & recycling
Hours: Wednesdays – 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (March 2 – October 31)
Saturdays – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Address: 15797 32nd Street, Gobles, MI 49055
Phone: 269-628-4380
Open to South Haven and Geneva Township residents
Accepts: waste & recycling
Hours: Saturdays 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Tuesdays 8 AM to 2 PM (Summer Hours)
Address: 70294 CR 384, South Haven
Phone: 269-427-7607
Private business, open to the public
Hours: Monday through Friday – 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Saturdays – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Accepts: cut tires, waste, recycling, construction materials, appliances, & yard waste
Address: 3290 Hennessey Rd, Watervliet
Phone: 269-463-5588
Website: myorchardhill.com
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