Household Recycling Guidelines

  • Household Recycling

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  • Paint
    Paint Handling
    Reduce

    PaintEliminate the need for disposing of unwanted or unused paint by buying only the amount of paint required for your home project. Your local paint retailer can assist you in determining how much paint to buy.

    Reuse

    Donate useable paint to a local high school drama department or community theatre group.

    Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that builds homes for families in need. Usable paint is often needed for these projects as well as for resale in their discount materials warehouse store, ReStore Saginaw. To schedule an appointment to donate your usable paint call ReStore Saginaw at 754-9435.

    Recycle

    Give old paint a new life through MMWA’s Paint ReNew program. Drop off acceptable paint at a Paint ReNew location for recycling.

    Here’s how it works:
    • Latex or oil based household paint only. Must be at least half full cans of household latex paint.
    • Paint must be in original container with label.
    • No larger than 5 gallon containers accepted.
    • No stains, varnishes, polishes, etc. These products are handled as household hazardous waste.
    • No rust preventative or plastic coating paints.
    • No automotive paints.
    Latex Paint

    Nearly empty cans of latex paint can be easily disposed of at curbside using the following guidelines: Remove the lid and solidify the paint by mixing it with shredded newspaper, cat litter or a paint hardener, available at hardware stores. When dry and solid, leave lids off and throw both away with your regular trash.

    Oil Based Paint

    This type of paint is not as easy to manage at home. Drop it off at a Paint ReNew Location or Household Hazardous Waste collection event.

    Paint ReNew Partner locations:
    • Carrollton Hardware
    • 3420 Carrollton Rd.
    • Carrollton, MI
    • 989-753-9661
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    • Gewirtz Hardware
    • 144 W. Broad St.
    • Chesaning, MI
    • 989-845-3765
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    • Habitat ReStore Saginaw
    • 315 W. Holland
    • Saginaw, MI
    • 989-754-9435
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    • Schmitzer Hardware
    • 11944 Conquest
    • Birch Run, MI
    • 989-624-9222
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    • Hemlock Ace Hardware
    • 216 W. Saginaw
    • Hemlock, MI
    • 989-642-2314
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    • Pat’s Hardware
    • 7620 Midland Rd.
    • Freeland, MI
    • 989-695-9821
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    • St. Charles Community Hardware
    • 147 S. Saginaw St.
    • St. Charles, MI
    • 989-792-2503
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    • Wohlfeil’s Hardware
    • 5818 State St.
    • Saginaw, MI
    • 989-799-0942
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  • Home Construction Waste
    Home Construction Waste

    Home Construction WasteHome remodeling and construction materials cannot be disposed of curbside with the MMWA refuse program. Materials in this category include: asphalt, brick, concrete, stone, plywood sheets, drywall, lumber and other building supplies.

    Where to recycle it:
    • Billy’s Contracting
    • Hauls clean asphalt, brick, concrete, wood and metal
    • 3161 Carrollton Rd
    • 989-753-7719 or 888-9-BILLYS (888-924-5597)
    • www.billyscontracting.com
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    • Champagne and Marx
    • Accepts broken asphalt, concrete and brick
    • 1445 Liberty Rd
    • 989-755-8971
    • www.champagnemarx.com
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    • Habitat for Humanity ReStore Saginaw
    • Accepts usable paint & surplus building supplies
    • 315 W. Holland St
    • 989-791-3598
    • www.saginawhfh.org
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    • Saginaw Rock
    • Accepts clean concrete only
    • 1701 N. 1st St
    • 989-754-5861
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    • The Rifkin Group
    • 1445 North Niagara Street
    • 989-752-7646
    • www.rifkin-co.com

    • Ferrous Metals: Obsolete Material, Appliances & Sheet Metal, Car Bodies, Industrial Production Scrap, Mixed Steel w/ Tool Steel, SEG Steel. Non-Ferrous Metals: All Grades of Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel, Brass, Batteries, Lead, Carbide.

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  • Propane Tanks
    Propane Tanks

    Propane TanksMost hardware and grocery stores, as well as some gas stations, offer propane tank refills or exchanges. Some may also offer tank disposal. Check the Yellow Pages for other locations. Call for details on disposal availability and fees. Unless noted, refill and disposal rates are for 20 lb. tanks only.

    Used one-pound propane gas cylinders (i.e. Coleman propane gas camping cylinder) can be recycled with scrap metal with the help of the Coleman’s Green Keyâ. The Green Keyâ tool is a simple plastic device that, when inserted into an empty propane cylinder, will release any remaining fumes, rendering the cylinder completely empty, depressurized and ready to be recycled. More information about the Green Keyâ tool including a how-to video can be found on Coleman’s web page.

    Where to recycle it:
    • ACO Hardware
    • 5125 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw
    • 989-792-1386
    • Exchanges only
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    • Amerigas Propane Service
    • 4885 East Rd, Saginaw
    • 989-777-0630
    • $5.00 disposal fee
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    • Central Rental
    • 1425 S. Graham Rd, Saginaw
    • 989-781-7368
    • Fill only
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    • Clark’s Ace Hardware
    • 1117 State St, Saginaw
    • 989-753-5611
    • Refills only
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    • Dague Dri Gas Inc.
    • 3875 S. Graham Rd, Saginaw
    • 989-781-1310
    • Refill or recycle
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    • Ferrellgas – Bay City
    • 7038 Westside Saginaw Rd, Bay City
    • 800-866-3896
    • www.ferrellgas.com
    • Disposal fee charged per cylinder
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    • Home Depot
    • 8670 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)781-3611
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    • 3132 Bucker Drive, Saginaw
    • (989)249-1440
    • Exchanges only
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    • Kroger
    • All Locations
    • Exchanges only
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    • Meijer Stores
    • All Locations
    • Exchanges only
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    • Parker’s Propane
    • 5000 Zelle Dr, Bridgeport
    • 800-622-4574
    • www.parkerspropane.com
    • Refill or recycle (put on back dock)
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    • U-Haul
    • Retail Locations only
    • Refills
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    • Wal-Mart
    • All Locations
    • Exchanges only
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    • Wohlfeil’s Ace Hardware
    • 5818 State St, Saginaw
    • 989-799-0942
    • Free Disposal
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  • Smoke Detectors
    Smoke Detectors

    Smoke DetectorsProper disposal of smoke detectors is important, as they contain a trace amount of radioactive material. There may be a small disposal fee.

    Where To Recycle It
    • Gale Fire Protection, Inc.
    • 10248 Pierce Rd.
    • Freeland
    • 989-695-9800
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    • Vanguard Fire & Security Co.
    • 1633 Champagne Dr.
    • Saginaw
    • 989-755-7790
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  • Batteries/Rechargeable
    Batteries/Rechargeable

    Batteries/RechargeableRegular household batteries, such as AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt, are now manufactured with virtually no heavy metals and may be safely disposed of in the trash. Some batteries, including hearing aid batteries, can be recycled. See listing below for various recycling options.

    Lead Acid Batteries

    Lead acid batteries used in cars, boats, snowmobiles and ATV’s, are accepted for recycling at a number of retail stores and automotive service facilities selling new lead-acid batteries. A core charge of $10 – $15 is usually assessed by the retailer. Also check the Yellow Pages under Auto Parts, Scrap Yards, Recycling Drop-Off Centers or Car Batteries. (see automotive recycling).

    Rechargeable Batteries

    Check the batteries in cordless power tools, laptop computers, cordless and cell phones, PDA’s, camcorders, and remote control toys. If they no longer hold a charge recycle them. The Call 2 Reclyce Corporation works with retail stores to collect rechargeable batteries for recycling. Call 877-2-RECYCLE or visit www.call2recycle.com for more information. Local drop off locations include:

    Where To Recycle It
    • ABC Appliance, Inc.
    • 4150 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)792-4432
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    • Advanced Wireless PCS
    • 4880 Gratiot Rd Ste 2, Saginaw
    • (989)799-6645
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    • Advanced Wireless PCS
    • Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw
    • (989)790-2702
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    • ALLTEL
    • 5025 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)792-1156
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    • Batteries Plus
    • 2930 McCarty Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)497-8288
    • www.batteriesplus.com
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    • Best Buy
    • 4406 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989) 799-8266
    • www.bestbuy.com
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    • Fastenal
    • 3225 Christy Way N, Saginaw
    • (989)799-9277
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    • Home Depot
    • 8670 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)781-3611
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    • 3132 Bucker Drive, Saginaw
    • (989)249-1440
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    • Lowe’s
    • 2258 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)791-4524
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    • RadioShack
    • 5051 State St, Saginaw
    • (989)799-3059
    • www.radioshack.com
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    • 4874 Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw
    • (989)791-1920
    • www.radioshack.com
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    • Rogers’ Hobbies
    • 5620 State St, Saginaw
    • (989)790-0080
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    • Sam’s Club
    • 5656 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)799-4617
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    • Sears
    • 4900 Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw
    • (989)797-7200
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    • Sprint PCS
    • 3125 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)497-1101
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    • Staples
    • Saginaw Square Shopping Ctr
    • 2860 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)793-9123
    • www.staples.com
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    • Verizon Wireless
    • 5054 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)790-2155
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  • Fire Extinguishers
    Fire Extinguishers

    Fire ExtinguishersThrowing spent or out-dated fire extinguisher containers in the trash poses a hazard to trash collection personnel. The companies listed below provide safe disposal of extinguishers, or contact your area fire department for tips.

    Where To Recycle It
    • Vanguard Fire & Security Co.
    • 1633 Champagne Dr.
    • Saginaw
    • 989-755-7790
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  • The Listings on this website do not constitute an endorsement by Mid Michigan Waste Authority. The information provided is not all inclusive and is subject to change without notice.

  • Loop Guide

  • The Loop Guide provides curbside solid waste service requirement info for residents of Mid Michigan Waste Authority (MMWA) member communities.

    These trash, recycling and yard waste guidelines are in place to provide residents an efficient, safe, cost-effective services program. By following these guidelines, you will ensure the health and safety of collection workers and experience curbside service without interruption.

    Click Here to Download the Loop Guide as a .PDF file

  • Household Paint Handling Guide
  • Paint Renew Program
  • Paint How To
  • Closing The Loop, Buying Green
  • Green Construction Guide

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    Saginaw Co. Health Dept.
    Saturday June 2
    Saginaw Township
    Call for appointment (989-758-3686)

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    Saginaw Co. Health Dept.
    Saturday September 8
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