From the State Theatre in downtown Kalamazoo to the Western Michigan University campus, Kalamazoo is doing some major recycling!
Thanks to the efforts of residents and visitors to places like Kalamazoo, Michigan is celebrating its fifth consecutive year of record recycling rates. Just by recycling, people are supporting the economy, reducing energy use and giving materials a second life!
The Recycling Raccoon Squad is celebrating this huge achievement with the Great Recycling Road Trip. We’re visiting some of our favorite spots in Michigan, seeing the sights and brushing up on our local recycling rules.
In hard numbers, that’s 72,500 jobs supported, over 800K tons of materials saved and $17 billion in revenue generated! Those are some major numbers, Michigan.
Whether you live in Kalamazoo or are just visiting, it’s important to brush up on the local recycling rules. Here’s a breakdown:
- Paper, cups and cartons — yes!
- Cardboard and boxboard — yes! Make sure to flatten those boxes.
- Aluminum and metal cans — yes! No food or liquid. Give items a rinse and dry!
- Plastic bottles, tubs and containers — yes! No Styrofoam or plastic bags.
- Glass bottles and jars — yes!
- No cords, hoses or chains.
- No batteries or electronics.
Find more rules for recycling locally in Kalamazoo.