Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Guide

  1. APPLIANCE RECYCLING
  2. BATTERY RECYCLING
  3. CELL PHONES
  4. ELECTRONIC AND TV RECYCLING

APPLIANCE RECYCLING

If you are replacing an old dishwasher, stove or refrigerator, check with the sales clerk or the manufacturer about whether they offer appliance recycling. If the appliance is in working order, you can also call 2-1-1 from any landline phone to find out if any charities are in need of working appliances. Cell phone users dial (231) 733-1155.

PADNOS Shoreline Recycling Services 
259 Ottawa St., Muskegon
Phone: (231) 722-6081
Web: www.shorelinerecycling.com
Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 4:15pm Sat 8am - 11:30am

Paper, metals, appliances, vehicles, vehicle batteries, insulated wire.

Beacon Recycling 
1241 E. Keating Ave., Muskegon
Phone: (231) 727-0722

Call ahead for questions. Metals, appliances, vehicles, vehicle batteries, etc. All appliances and vehicles must be emptied of all fluids.

Best Buy Recycle Program 
5425 Harvey St., Muskegon
Phone: (231) 798-6407 Call ahead

  1. FLAG DISPOSAL
  2. FOAM RECYCLING
  3. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
  4. INK CARTRIDGES
  5. MEDICATION & SHARPS DISPOSAL

FLAG DISPOSAL 

Muskegon County Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Services Center 
165 E. Apple Ave., Suite 201, Muskegon
Phone: (231) 724-7143

The U.S. Flag Code specifies proper display etiquette as well as disposal guidelines.
You can drop off any flag at any local VFW post. They work with the Boy Scouts of America to see that your flag is properly disposed. For more information about flag etiquette and disposal, or to find a VFW post near you, visit www.vfw.org and select Community--> Flag Education. You can also drop-off your old stars and stripes to the Muskegon County Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Services Center.

  1. MERCURY THERMOSTATS
  2. MOTOR OIL RECYCLING
  3. PAINT RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
  4. TIRE DISPOSAL
  5. YARD WASTE

MERCURY THERMOSTATS AND THERMOMETERS

Many old thermostats contain mercury about 3 grams of mercury per device. According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the improper disposal of mercury thermostats results in about 8% of the mercury released annually in the U.S., equal to about 9.6 tons. Make sure you dispose of your old mercury-containing thermostat properly, NOT with regular household trash. Once in the environment, it can transform into methyl mercury, which can be extremely harmful to human health.

Please contact your thermostat manufacturer to determine whether they have a mail-back program, or bring them to the Muskegon County Household Hazardous Waste facility.