Open Monday and Saturday 9am – 1pm
What You Can Recycle
Business Recycling
Local Businesses
We offer a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly pick-up service. For a reasonable fee, we’ll come and pick up your recyclables. Join other local groups and businesses for scheduled pick-up of recyclable materials.
Household Recycling
What We Collect
Aluminum
Batteries – Auto & Lithium ONLY
Bound Books
Cardboard & Fiberboard – NO waxy cartons
Glass – Clear Bottles & Jars ONLY – remove lids
Newspaper, Magazines & Phone Books – NO magazines wrapped in plastic
Office Paper & Shredded Paper – NO wrapping paper, tissue paper, tissue, napkins, paper towels or waxed paper
Plastic – #1 and #2 ONLY
Styrofoam – It must be able to “snap”
Tin Cans – All Metal Items
- Paper Shredder available for your convenience
Special containers for collecting bottles or cans during special events are available to borrow.
Everyone has the power to be a superhero by recycling. It only takes a few minutes, but the impact lasts a lifetime, even for generations. As a picturesque area of Michigan that is blessed with natural resources that make it a special place to live, visit, and recreate, it deserves our dedication to reduce litter and pollution, particularly in our waterways and natural environment where discarded items can have a harmful impact on water quality, wildlife, our landscape, quality of life and economy.
In Mecosta County, each of us can make a difference by recycling — reducing waste and our reliance on the landfill while protecting our community and natural environment and collecting materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products.
Everyone can contribute to the health and wellbeing of our community and the planet. Join the recycling revolution!
New forklift was purchased 100% from generous donations of local units of government, service organizations and foundations, replacing our 22-year-old one.
Who We Are
Caring for our Community, Natural Environment and Planet
Dedicated to caring for our community, natural environment and planet, we are a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides high-quality waste and disposal and recycling services. Our commitment to Mecosta County extends to building strong partnerships with other recycling entities to protect our environment and support our residents and businesses.
Donate Now!
We are a non-profit volunteer-based resource. We rely on and welcome all donations to help keep us open. Your donations are tax exempt and greatly appreciated. We accept them as you visit and utilize the recycling center. You can make donations securely, right from this website. You can use either credit cards or PayPal. Click: Donate with PayPal
Volunteer Opportunities
A Fun Place to Volunteer
We’re always recruiting enthusiastic, happy people to join our volunteer team at the center. You choose the times that work best for you. If you’re interested, feel free to stop by or email Beth Hoeh, we’d love to have you! Questions about Mecosta Recycles? Contact our Director, Rob McInnis
Mecosta Recycles Recycling Center Hours and Location
Welcome to the information hub for Mecosta Recycles, located at 424 N. 4th Street in Big Rapids. This site is the source for our days and hours of operation, a listing of the materials we collect and other resources for your recycling needs. We will keep you updated on new information and any special recycling events.
Questions about Mecosta Recycles? Contact our Director, Rob McInnis
Schedule
Mondays & Saturdays
9:00 am-1:00 pm
Loation:
We’re located at 424 N. 4th St. in Big Rapids, just north of Big Rapids Farm & Garden
Contact:
Phone: 231.796.9872 / 231.912.9028
Email Us
In 2022, Mecosta Recycles collected 462 tons of recyclable materials. Click here to see what we recycled in Mecosta County
Partners & Sponsors of Mecosta Recycles
