Recycling in Oakland County, MI

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Checked October 26, 2026

• NoHaz (opens in new tab) · Oakland County
  • All 2026 collection events are completed; check back in February 2027 for next year's dates, locations, communities and fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Fees are per vehicle, per event and are set by each member community. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pontiac is a 2026 NoHaz member community with free participation. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents of non-member communities pay $135 per vehicle, per event; addresses outside Oakland County also pay $135. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Addresses outside Oakland County may attend for $135 per vehicle, per event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pre-register and pay any fees online; registration opens about three weeks before each event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residential waste only; no business, institution or contractor waste. Bring proof of residency and the registration ticket. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household and automotive batteries are accepted, including lead, lithium, mercury, nickel cadmium and silver oxide. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computer and electronic waste is accepted (desk size or smaller), including computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, printers and peripherals. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Laptop computers, printers, radios, scanners and telecommunications equipment are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CRT tube and flat-screen TVs are accepted; wood-encased console TVs are not. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based and latex paint are accepted; do not dry them out or add anything to the paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances are not accepted, but microwaves are acceptable. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Freon-containing items such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are not accepted; have the Freon removed and tagged, then the waste hauler should take it. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Liquids must be in leakproof containers of 5 gallons or smaller. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Who We Are (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA)
  • SOCRRA has twelve member cities: Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and Troy. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Drop-off Recycling (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA)
  • The Recycling Drop-Off Center is by appointment only for residents (not businesses) of the 12 member communities plus Bingham Farms, City of Bloomfield Hills, Franklin, Rochester and Rochester Hills; residency is verified. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Drop-Off Center is at 995 Coolidge, Troy (between 14 Mile and Maple); call (248) 288-5150 or book online. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The self-service drop-off accepts cardboard (please flatten boxes). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal items accepted at the drop-off include pots, pans, hot water heaters and holiday lights. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted materials may change at any time depending on end markets and handling cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Locations, Hours, and Rates (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA)
  • SOCRRA's facility address at 995 Coolidge is in Troy, MI 48084 (across from Meijer). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SOCRRA Transfer Station for trash dumping, 991 Coolidge, Troy, MI 48084; no appointment needed but limited hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Transfer Station is at 991 Coolidge, Troy, MI 48084, across from Meijer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Saturdays 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for trash dumping; Monday-Friday 6-10 a.m. for hand unloading. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Effective July 1, 2025 the rate is $75 per ton with a $50 minimum charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA)
  • Automotive batteries are on SOCRRA's household hazardous waste list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Workshop/paint products (not latex) and oil paints are accepted as HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rechargeable batteries are accepted as HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ERG Environmental Services in Livonia takes HHW with no appointment Monday-Friday and also accepts electronics; phone 734-437-9650, call for hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • At ERG you must have ID showing residency in a SOCRRA community, Bingham Farms, City of Bloomfield Hills or Franklin Village, or a printed voucher for Rochester and Rochester Hills residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA)
  • Examples of electronics accepted: computer monitors, CPUs, televisions, radios, telephones, cell phones, copiers/scanners, fax machines, stereos, game systems, DVD/VCR/CD players and routers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents must remove sensitive or personal information from hard drives; SOCRRA does not provide this service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics recycling is only for residents (not businesses) of SOCRRA member communities and of Bingham Farms, City of Bloomfield Hills, Franklin, Rochester and Rochester Hills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Eligible residents have three electronics options: SOCRRA's drop-off center by appointment, Ecycle in Southfield with no appointment, and ERG Environmental Services in Livonia with no appointment Monday-Friday, which also takes HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ecycle: 29699 Southfield Road, Southfield (JVS building), 248-233-4477; call for current hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Must be a resident of a SOCRRA community or of Bingham Farms, City of Bloomfield Hills, Franklin Village, Rochester or Rochester Hills; Rochester and Rochester Hills residents bring a printed voucher. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Troy
  • Batteries are not accepted curbside; SOCRRA does not recycle batteries but accepts them so Troy residents can dispose of them properly. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • SOCRRA accepts computer monitors, CPUs, printers, TVs, radios, cell phones and similar electronics by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Troy
  • Medications, chemicals, paints and other hazardous materials cannot go in curbside refuse; SOCRRA offers a free disposal service for these items by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex paint (not oil) can be dried and placed in the refuse container, or liquid latex paint can go to SOCRRA by appointment. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
• Refuse (opens in new tab) · City of Troy
  • Items not collected curbside (including tires) may be taken to SOCRRA for a disposal fee, or call Tringali for a quote. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Appliances & Large Metal Items (opens in new tab) · City of Royal Oak
  • Smaller items such as microwaves, small metal car parts and small metal furniture should be taken to SOCRRA, 995 Coolidge, for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Paint (opens in new tab) · City of Royal Oak
  • Oil-based paint is hazardous waste; SOCRRA consortium residents may take it to SOCRRA, 995 Coolidge, free of charge, by appointment; containers are not returned. Checked October 26, 2026.
• What can I recycle? (opens in new tab) · City of Royal Oak
  • Scrap metal, batteries and plastic bags cannot go in Royal Oak carts; residents are encouraged to take them to the SOCRRA drop-off, 995 Coolidge, free of charge, with an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Royal Oak
  • SOCRRA electronics recycling for Royal Oak includes computer monitors, CPUs, TVs (no wooden cabinets), radios, phones and more; appointment necessary. Checked October 26, 2026.
• RRRASOC home page (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
  • RRRASOC was established in 1989 and serves Farmington, Farmington Hills, Milford, Milford Township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake and Wixom. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RRRASOC is at 20000 W. 8 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48075. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Event Schedule (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
  • HHW collection events are only for residents of RRRASOC member communities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RRRASOC residents can attend any HHW event, and electronic waste is accepted at all HHW events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • On non-event days RRRASOC residents can drop off HHW at ERG Environmental Services in Livonia without a fee, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
  • Acceptable e-waste at RRRASOC HHW events includes desktop computers, monitors, printers, laptops, DVD/VHS players, stereo equipment, phones, game consoles and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household appliances, dehumidifiers and air conditioners are not accepted as e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents of RRRASOC member communities may bring e-waste to HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
• HHW Acceptable Materials (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
  • Accepted HHW includes oil-based paint and primer, solvents and paint thinner. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted HHW includes batteries, including alkaline, rechargeables and car batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronic waste accepted at HHW events includes CPUs, monitors, printers, keyboards and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Battery Recycling (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
  • All battery types (rechargeable, alkaline, lead-acid, lithium, button cell) are accepted at HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries cannot be collected curbside or at the drop-off sites because they are considered HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Used alkaline batteries can be placed in the trash, though this is not ideal. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Latex Paint (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
  • Latex paint is not hazardous; it is not accepted at HHW events and can go in the trash once solidified. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex paint is not accepted at HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Drop-off Locations and Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County (RRRASOC)
  • RRRASOC Materials Recovery Facility Recycling Drop-Off Site, 20000 W. Eight Mile Road, Southfield (NE corner of Evergreen and Eight Mile). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open daylight hours, 7 days a week; phone (248) 208-2270. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All RRRASOC drop-off areas are free and open to the public. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Polystyrene foam, household hazardous waste and electronics are not accepted at the Southfield site. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted unsorted (do not bag) items include household metals including pans and small scrap metal, boxboard and cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling may be deposited unsorted into on-site receptacles; do not bag. Checked October 26, 2026.
• ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
  • Habitat Oakland ReStore Southfield, 22110 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, MI 48033, 248-442-2267. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Southfield ReStore: Monday donation drop-offs 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (closed to retail); Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donation drop-offs are welcome at the Waterford and Southfield ReStores, and Habitat offers free donation pickups. Checked October 26, 2026.
• How to Donate (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
  • Free donation pickup is offered Monday-Friday, primarily in Oakland County with some exceptions. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Items the ReStores DO ACCEPT (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
  • Accepted furniture includes chairs, chests of drawers, couches (no sleepers), dressers, loveseats, recliners and tables. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted furniture also includes loveseats, nightstands, ottomans, patio furniture and recliners. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Flat/smart TVs (max 2-inch width, less than 3 years old) are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances must be less than 10 years old (unless specified), in clean working condition, with cords. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted appliances include dryers, freezers, microwaves (less than 5 years old), refrigerators, stackable washer/dryer units and washers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Items the ReStores DO NOT ACCEPT (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
  • Not accepted: exercise equipment without manager approval, mattresses and box springs unless new and wrapped, and new or used paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses and box springs are not accepted unless new and wrapped; paint and stain (new or used) and sleeper sofas are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Stained or ripped carpet, rugs or furniture is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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