Behold: The Rules to Recycling
Check out the latest rules that will help you become the best of the best at recycling.
PAPER
PAPER MACKAY
The rules for paper are worth writing down (on paper you’ll want to keep).
CARDBOARD
CARLOS CARDBOARD
The rules to recycling cardboard are not really out-of-the-box thinking.
Latest News
On Earth Day, Michigan announces the state’s recycling rate is at a five-year record high April 23, 2026 - LANSING, Michigan — The recycling rate in the Great Lakes State is at a record high for the fifth consecutive year, according to a new analysis of data that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced… 
Flint Farmers’ Market, Michigan Dept. of EGLE unveil exciting new hands-on recycling education exhibit that will benefit more than 100,000 elementary school-age youth annually in collaboration with Flint Children’s Museum September 11, 2025 - Installation debut offers kids fun activities to promote learning to care for planet by teaming up with Michigan’s nationally renowned Recycling Raccoons FLINT, Mich. – Leaders with the Flint Farmers’ Market, Flint Children’s Museum and the Michigan Dept. of Environment,… 
Madison Heights recognized as among Michigan’s ‘community recycling champions’ for historic rollout of free curbside recycling and trash carts to more than 10,300 households August 19, 2025 - Burgeoning Metro Detroit city’s plan to make recycling easier than ever before will help Madison Heights’ reach all-time highs for the amount of materials recycled each year with support from Michigan Dept. of EGLE MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – The City… 