Open Monday and Saturday 9am – 1pm
Our next closure will be on Labor Day: Monday, September 1.
Please see a full list of closures below.
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.
What You Can Recycle

Household Recycling
What We Collect
Glass Update: We now accept all colors of glass! (Ceramic not accepted. Please still remove lids.)
Aluminum
Batteries: Auto & Lithium only. Please put tape over battery terminals.
Alkaline batteries (such as AAA or D) can be dropped off at Big Rapids City Hall
Paper Products:
Bound materials such as books, magazines, and catalogs
Office and school paper, junk mail
Newsprint
Shredded paper
Please remove any plastic covers. No wrapping paper, tissue paper, tissue, napkins, paper towels or waxed paper
Cardboard & Fiberboard.
No waxy cartons, such as plant milk or protein shake containers
Plastic – #1 and #2 only
Styrofoam. It must be able to “snap”
Tin Cans and Scrap Metals
- Paper Shredder available for your convenience
Containers for collecting bottles or cans during special events are available to borrow.

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.
Or if you have any questions:

Mecosta Recycles Recycling Center Hours and Location
Questions about Mecosta Recycles? Contact our Operations Director, Elvira Rajala
Schedule
Mondays & Saturdays
9:00 am-1:00 pm
We will be closed to observe the following holidays:
Monday, May 26. Memorial Day
Friday, July 4. Independence Day
Monday, September 1. Labor Day
Thursday, November 27. Thanksgiving
Thursday, December 25. Christmas
Thursday, January 1. New Year’s Day
Location:
We’re located at 424 N. 4th St. in Big Rapids, just north of Big Rapids Farm & Garden

Contact:
Phone: 231.796.9872
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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!
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