Other Recycling Options

In addition to the City of East Lansing's curbside and drop-off recycling options, information is provided below on a number of other recycling options offered in the region. Please note that there are costs associated with some of these recycling options.
Material Additional Options Available for Drop off
batteries learn more  
books learn more  
cell phones learn more yes (at Prime Time)
Christmas trees learn more yes
clothing & textiles learn more  
computers & electronics learn more  
construction materials learn more  
electronic waste & large appliances learn more  
food & liquid contamination learn more  
food waste learn more  
furniture learn more  
general trash learn more  
holiday lights learn more  
household goods curbside via Simple Recycling  
household hazardous waste learn more  
junk mail learn more yes
light bulbs (CFL) & fluorescent light tubes learn more  
magazines (glossy) & catalogs learn more yes
medication learn more  
oil, anti-freeze & car batteries learn more  
plastic bags & plastic film learn more  
Sharps learn more  
shoes learn more  
Stryofoam & packing materials learn more yes (Styrofoam only)
thermometers learn more  
wood learn more  
yard waste learn more  

Please be advised that Simple Recycling collection operations have been suspended in East Lansing. This will remain in effect until further notice.