(Lansing)- The City of Lansing Public Service Department is excited to announce the opening of a brand-new Recycling Drop-Off Center, located at 601 E South Street, Lansing, MI 48910. All community members can now conveniently drop off recyclable materials free of charge at this new facility.
Mayor Andy Schor celebrated the new development, stating “The opening of this recycling drop-off center is another step in the right direction to make Lansing a more sustainable community. Residents who were unable to get curbside recycling services now have a greater opportunity to recycle. I am very excited to keep expanding our sustainability efforts in the future.”
This project was made possible through funding from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) as part of a recycling infrastructure grant awarded to the city. Lansing has been a long-standing advocate for recycling, launching its curbside program nearly 35 years ago. Lansing remains committed to responsible waste management and continues to invest in programs that divert as much material from local landfills as possible through expanded access and community education.
EGLE Public Information Officer Jeff Johnston noted, “Lansing’s commitment to recycling is contributing to Michigan’s cleaner, more resilient future. By increasing our recycling rate, we not only conserve natural resources but also generate significant economic benefits—supporting over 72,500 jobs and injecting billions of dollars into our economy. Every bottle, box, and can recycled brings us one step closer to a sustainable Michigan where both the environment and our communities thrive.”
Drop-Off Center Details:
Address: 601 E. South Street, Lansing, MI 48910.
Hours: Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk
See a map (PDF) of the drop-off location. Wayfinding signs are posted to help direct traffic to the exact location. The site is also monitored by surveillance cameras.
The Drop-Off Center accepts all materials currently accepted through Lansing’s curbside recycling program, plus foam polystyrene (Styrofoam™), which is not accepted in curbside pick-up. Clearly marked bins will be available for the following materials:
- Cardboard
- Boxboard
- Paper
- Plastic
- Metal
- Glass
- Foam Polystyrene (Styrofoam™)
A Food Scraps Drop-Off Bin will also be available as part of the City’s expanding Food Scraps Program.
To view a detailed list of accepted and unacceptable materials, visit the Recycling Drop-Off Center webpage: www.lansingmi.gov/recyclingdropoff
In addition, the city is gathering community input through a short survey to improve local recycling program outreach. The Lansing Residential Recycling Program Survey takes about 5-7 minutes and gathers feedback from residents about your recycling habits, awareness, and satisfaction with the city’s curbside recycling program. Your input will help us identify areas for improvement and to expand educational outreach.
For more CART information, visit www.lansingmi.gov/CART, or contact CART by emailing OMAdmin@lansingmi.gov or calling (517) 483-4400.
Original story posted at https://www.lansingmi.gov/687/News-Events
