Household Recycling Guidelines

  • Recycling Details

    Materials must be placed at the curb in at least one official recycling bin. Non-official recycling containers may also be used as additional capacity but must be 33 gallons or less and must be labeled with a “Recyclables Only” sticker. Recycling bins and “Recyclables Only” stickers can be obtained by contacting your local city, township or village office.

    Recycling, it’s just a 2-Step process!
    Step #1:

    Place all paper and paper goods in a recycling bin or a paper bag set inside the bin. Empty, flatten and cut down cardboard boxes into pieces no larger than 2 foot by 3 foot and place in or under recycling bin.

    Step #2:

    Place all glass, metal and #1 and #2 plastic containers together in one recycling bin. Remember to empty and rinse all containers before recycling. Removing labels is not necessary. Throw plastic lids in the trash. Recycle metal lids. Flatten containers when possible.

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  • Paper Items
    Recyclable Paper

    Paper RecycleEmpty, flatten and cut down cardboard boxes into pieces no larger than 2 foot by 3 foot and place in or under recycling bin.

    • Step #1 – Paper Items:
    • Acceptable Paper
      • Cereal And Cookie Boxes
      • Phone Books
      • Dry Food Boxes
      • Magazines
      • Shoe/Gift Boxes
      • Paper Towel Rolls
      • Catalogs
      • Envelopes (Including Windows)
      • Toilet Paper Rolls
      • Junk Mail
      • Boxes with Multiple Layers
      • Computer Paper
      • Brown Paper Bags
      • Copier Paper
      • Newspaper (and inserts)
      • Note Book/Writing Paper
    • Unacceptable Paper
      • Frozen Food Boxes
      • Product Samples
      • Laundry Soap Boxes
      • Metal inserts
      • Board Inserts
      • Food Contaminated Boxes (Pizza Boxes, etc.)
      • Plastic Grocery Bags
  • Plastic Items:
    Recyclable Plastic

    Plastic RecycleRemember to empty and rinse all containers before recycling. Removing labels is not necessary. Throw plastic lids in the trash.

    • Step #2 – Plastic Items:
    • Acceptable Plastic
      • All #1 and #2 Containers
      • Beverage Bottles
      • Juice and Soda Bottles
      • Milk Jugs
      • Laundry Detergent Bottles
    • Unacceptable Plastic
      • Plastic Grocery Bags
      • Motor Oil Bottles
      • Cooking Oil Bottles
      • Foam Corners and Peanuts
      • Plastic Wrap
      • Medical Items

      • Make recycling efforts count by keeping plastic bags out of the recycling bins. Be sure to dump recyclables out of plastic bags before putting them in the bin for collection. Plastic bags are not recyclable at curbside and are a problem both on the street when they blow out of the bin or truck, and at the recycling plant, where they wrap around the conveyor belt and ruin the ball bearings.

      Click here to find drop off locations for plastic bag recycling.

  • Glass Items:
    Recyclable Glass

    Glass RecycleRemember to empty and rinse all containers before recycling. Removing labels is not necessary. Throw plastic lids in the trash. Metal lids can be recycled.

    • Step #2 – Glass Items:
    • Acceptable Glass
      • Clear, Brown, and Green Glass
      • Beverage Glasses and Plates
      • Ceramics and Cookware
      • Plate Glass
    • Unacceptable Glass
      • Light Bulbs
      • Table Glass
      • Black, Blue or Frosted Glass
      • Mirrors
  • Metal Items:
    Recyclable Metal

    Metal RecycleRemember to empty and rinse all containers before recycling. Removing labels is not necessary. Throw plastic lids in the trash. Metal lids can be recycled.

    • Step #2 – Metal Items:
    • Acceptable Metal
      • Aluminum and Food Cans
      • Metal Can Lids and Ends
      • Foil Food Trays/Pie Plates
      • Empty Aerosol Cans
      • Empty Paint Cans
    • Unacceptable Metal
      • Large Metal Scraps
      • Coated Foil Wrappers
  • Other Recycling Options
    Other Recycling Options
    Where To Recycle It
    • ReCommunity
    • 911 Veterans Memorial Parkway
    • Saginaw
    • 989-754-8014
    • Public Drop off available:
    • Mon. – Fri., 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • Waste Management Recycle America Facility
    • 1957 Findley
    • Saginaw
    • 989-754-6511
    • Public Drop off available

  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • Upcoming Events

    Household Special Waste Collection
    Saturday - June 22, 2013
    9 am - 1 pm
    Arthur Hill High School
    Saginaw

    Electronic Waste Drop-Off Event
    Saturday - October 12, 2013
    9 am - 1 pm
    Davenport University
    Saginaw

 
 
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