Montcalm Recycling Programs
Drop Off Recycling
Currently there are six drop off locations located in Lakeview, Edmore, Carson City, Stanton, Crystal and Howard City. These locations are available for use for Montcalm County residents. Residents should properly dispose of recyclables and follow all directions posted at these locations.
Recycling Site Locations
Not Accepted
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Anything Larger Than 2'x2'
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Anything That Tangles
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Includes chains, cords, cables, hoses, clothing, tarps​, tubing, and wires
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Batteries
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Doors
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Electronics (See Electronics Recycling Below)
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Foam or foam containers
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Giftwrap
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Hazardous Materials (see Household Hazardous Waste Collections)
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Anything that ​is ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic
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Includes propane and helium tanks
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Medical Waste (See Below)
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Includes medication, needles, ​and IV bags
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Mirrors
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Packaging Materials
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No soft or flexible plastic-plastic bags, bread bags, bubble bags or newspaper bags
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Pyrex and Bakeware
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Shredded Paper
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Window Glass
Accepted Materials
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Cardboard
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Flatten boxes, remove plastic and foam
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Tape and labels are OK
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Clean pizza boxes are OK
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Cartons
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Coated paperboard that has held a liquid including milk boxes, juice boxes, and broth. Keep caps on. ​
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Glass Bottles & Jars ​
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Clear and colored food or beverage glass​
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Remove metal lids. Labels are OK
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Plastic Bottles, Jugs, & Tubs​
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Clean, rigid plastic only​ #1-7
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Labels are OK
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Rinse and keep cap on
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Paper, Paperboard, & Magazines
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Remove plastic bags​
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No shredded paper
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Metal Cans & Foil
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Must be CLEAN​
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Aerosol cans must be empty
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Labels are OK
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Questions about specific items? Call (989) 831-4212 x108 for more information.
Electronic Recycling Site - CLOSED
As the resource recovery program transitions into the hands of the Montcalm County Materials Management Planning Committee, we are no longer able to accept electronics for recycling.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Questions?
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Contact the Montcalm County Materials Planning Committee via the County Controller Office at 989-831-7300.
Medication & Sharps
Medication Drop Box Locations
Disposing of medication in the trash or flushing down the toilet is unsafe. Proper disposal helps helps prevent childhood poisoning, reduces substance abuse, and protect water quality.
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Medication that has expired, is no longer needed, or can't be identified should be disposed of at one of these locations:
Montcalm County Sheriff's Office
659 N. State Street, Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-7590
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125 Shaw Street, Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4311
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Carson City Police Department
123 E. Main Street, Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6448
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Greenville Public Safely Department
415 S. Lafayette St., Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-7101
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Lakeview Police Department
315 S. Lincoln St., Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-6211
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Please call for hours of operation. No sharps.
Sharps Drop Box
Locations
Sharps can be a danger to the public and environment if not disposed of properly. Safely dispose of sharps at one of these locations:
Mid-Michigan District Health Department
615 N. State Street, Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-3669
151 Commerce Drive, Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-1002
***Sharps must be in a medical sharps container or plastic laundry jug. Call for hours of operation.***
Corewell Health Greenville Walk-In Clinic
1202 W. Oak Street, Suite 200, Entrance A, Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-4685
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Spectrum Belding Family Medicine
1227 W. State Street, Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-0940
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***Corewell/Spectrum locations may only accept sharps from patients. Sharps brought to Corewell/Spectrum locations must be in a medical sharps container. A sharps container exchange program may be available. Call for hours of operation.***