Recycling in Kent County, MI

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Checked October 26, 2026

• SafeChem (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • SafeChem is free to all Kent County residents, funded by the Kent County Solid Waste Management Ordinance. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SafeChem has five disposal sites with set days and hours; no appointments are needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Wyoming SafeChem site is at 2350 Ivanrest Avenue SW, Grandville 49418, Mondays 1-3 pm and Thursdays 7-9 am; it takes no electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Businesses, schools and farms cannot use SafeChem. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • More than 6 moving boxes, more than 20 gallons, or a container over 5 gallons counts as a large amount; call ahead (616-632-7941). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Grand Rapids SafeChem Household Hazardous Waste & Swap Shop, 1045 Wealthy Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Mondays 1:30-5:30 pm, Wednesdays 7:30-11:30 am, Thursdays 1:30-5:30 pm and the second Saturday of each month 8:30-11 am. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kentwood SafeChem location (no electronics), 5068 Breton SE, Kentwood, MI 49508; Tuesdays 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
• SafeChem Accepted Materials (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • SafeChem accepts oil-based paint and stain and lacquer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SafeChem does not take alkaline batteries (safe for the trash) but still accepts rechargeable, lithium and cadmium batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Other Batteries (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Rechargeable, lithium-ion and button batteries are household hazardous waste to take to any of the five SafeChem locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Car Batteries (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Car batteries should be taken to any of the five SafeChem locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Paint (Oil-Based) & Stains (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Oil-based paint is hazardous and goes to one of the five SafeChem locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Latex Paint (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Latex paint is not hazardous, goes in the trash once dried out, and is not accepted by SafeChem. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Dried-out latex paint can go in regular trash or to North Kent or South Kent for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Electronics (Recycling & Waste Directory) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Residents can bring electronics to three drop-offs: North Kent Recycling & Waste Center, the SafeChem site on Wealthy St. in Grand Rapids (during SafeChem hours) and South Kent. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Most electronics are free to recycle except CRT monitors and freon appliances; the Wealthy Street SafeChem site does not take large appliances or freon devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Kentwood and Wyoming SafeChem sites do not accept electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TVs & Computer Monitors (Flat Screen) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Flat-screen TVs and computer monitors can be recycled free at the three electronics drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Other Electronics (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Any item with a battery or a cord can be recycled free at the three electronics drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The electronics drop-offs are for residents only and do not accept commercial e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling Drop-Off Locations (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Recycling & Education Center drop-off station, 977 Wealthy Street SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504; Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:30 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kent County recycling drop-off stations are currently free to all residents; no business, farm or school recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The drop-off stations are meant for people who do not have recycling where they live. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • South Kent does not take all single-stream recycling, only cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Cardboard (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Corrugated cardboard is accepted at the Recycling & Education Center; boxes must be flattened and cut to 2x2 feet or smaller. Checked October 26, 2026.
• North Kent Recycling & Waste Center (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • North Kent services include electronics recycling, appliance recycling, SafeChem, tire recycling and scrap metal recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Rates (effective October 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Resident general refuse is charged by vehicle load: car trunk $30, pick-up/van/SUV $40, car and trailer $50, truck and trailer $60. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances with refrigerant cost $20.00 each; all food and containers must be removed first. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattress or box spring: $20.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics and other appliances are free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CRT monitors and TVs: 27 inches and under $20 (Kent County resident) or $30 (non-resident); 28 inches and larger $40 (resident) or $50 (non-resident). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CRT 28 inches and larger: $50 for non-residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires: regular (up to 42 inches) $4.00 each, large (42-50 inches) $6.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal is free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Single-stream recyclables from residents are free. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Tires (Recycling & Waste Directory) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Tires go to the North Kent or South Kent center for a small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Scrap Metals (Recycling & Waste Directory) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • North Kent and South Kent are the county's two free scrap metal drop-offs; no payment is given for scrap. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Appliances (Recycling & Waste Directory) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Appliances can be recycled at the North Kent and South Kent residential appliance drop-offs; any appliance containing refrigerant (freon/CFCs) has a fee. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • Appliances must have all food and debris removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TVs & Computer Monitors (CRT & Box) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • CRT TVs and monitors go to North Kent or South Kent for a fee based on size and county residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Furniture (Recycling & Waste Directory) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Couches, tables, chairs and other furniture that cannot be donated can go in curbside trash or be landfilled at North Kent or South Kent for a fee by vehicle load. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Mattresses (Recycling & Waste Directory) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
  • Mattresses and box springs can go out as hauler bulk trash or be landfilled at North Kent or South Kent for a $20 fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• ReStore Hours & Location (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Kent County
  • Habitat for Humanity of Kent County ReStore, 1739 Elizabeth Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Shopping Monday-Friday 10 am-6 pm and Saturday 10 am-4 pm; donation drop-off Monday-Saturday 10 am-2 pm (call ahead). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore phone 616-647-9292; donation phone 616-202-7305. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donate to ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Kent County
  • ReStore accepts clean appliances including stoves, refrigerators and dishwashers from 2014 or newer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore does not accept non-working or dirty appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore accepts LED and LCD televisions with all parts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore accepts furniture with no upholstery, stains or odors, such as metal bed frames, headboards and dressers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore does not accept mattresses, box springs, wooden bed frames or sofa beds. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Upholstered, damaged or worn furniture is not accepted (staff discretion). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore does not accept tires or used auto parts. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore does not accept paint, stains, chemicals or varnishes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore can send a truck to pick up larger items. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Wyoming Clean Water Plant
  • Drop-off hours are Monday 1-3 p.m. and Thursday 7-9 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The four HHW sites in Kent County (Rockford, Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming) are open to all Kent County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alkaline batteries are no longer accepted, but Ni-Cd, lithium-ion, lead acid, nickel metal hydride and nickel zinc batteries are accepted free from any Kent County resident. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The HHW program stopped accepting alkaline batteries on January 1, 2016. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted materials include oil-based paints and stains. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Water-based paints (latex, acrylic) are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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