Services are restricted to residents of East Lansing only.
Please call for the curbside collection schedule.
www.cityofeastlansing.com(517) 337-9459
East Lansing, MI 48823
The City collects recyclables curbside from single-family homes, duplexes and small, multi-family homes with up to 20 units. Recyclables are collected weekly on the same day as refuse collection and should be placed at the curb by 7:30 a.m.
There is no fee to recycle, however, recyclables must be placed in a blue ELROW recycling bin, which can be purchased for a one-time fee. Recycling bins are available for purchase at DPW, 1800 E. State Road or by placing an order over the phone at (517) 337-9459.
The Department of Public Works also collects yard waste curbside on Mondays (spring through fall). Residents must schedule yard waste pickup by: 1) calling and leaving a message at DPW's 24-hour number, 351-4999, 2) calling 337-9459 during regular business hours. or 3) submitting an e-mail request. All requests must be received by 7:30 a.m. on Monday for collection that day. All yard waste guidelines apply.
Please rinse all containers and remove all caps and lids.
Material | Residential | Business | Note |
#1 Plastic Beverage Bottles | pickup |
none |
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#1 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
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#1 Plastic Non-Beverage Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
#1 Plastic Trays | pickup |
none |
|
#1 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
#2 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
#2 Plastic Caps | pickup |
none |
|
#2 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
|
#2 Plastic Jugs - Clear | pickup |
none |
|
#2 Plastic Jugs - Colored | pickup |
none |
|
#2 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
#3 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
#3 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
#4 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
#4 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
#5 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
#5 Plastic Caps | pickup |
none |
|
#5 Plastic Clamshells | pickup |
none |
|
#5 Plastic Cups | pickup |
none |
|
#5 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
#6 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
#6 Plastic Cups | pickup |
none |
|
#6 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
#7 Plastic Bottles | pickup |
none |
|
#7 Rigid Plastics | pickup |
none |
|
Aluminum Beverage Cans | pickup |
none |
|
Aluminum Foil | pickup |
none |
|
Aluminum Food Cans | pickup |
none |
|
Aluminum Lids | pickup |
none |
|
Blueprints | pickup |
none |
|
Brochures | pickup |
none |
|
Brown Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Brown Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Cardstock | pickup |
none |
|
Catalogs | pickup |
none |
|
Clear Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Clear Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Construction Paper | pickup |
none |
|
Corrugated Cardboard | pickup |
none |
|
Envelopes | pickup |
none |
|
Green Glass Beverage Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Green Glass Containers | pickup |
none |
|
Greeting Cards | pickup |
none |
|
Kraft Paper | pickup |
none |
|
Magazines | pickup |
none |
|
pickup |
none |
||
Manila Folders | pickup |
none |
|
Mixed Paper | pickup |
none |
|
Newspaper | pickup |
none |
|
Newspaper Inserts | pickup |
none |
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Office Paper | pickup |
none |
|
Paper Labels | pickup |
none |
|
Paper Sleeves | pickup |
none |
|
Paper Tubes | pickup |
none |
|
Paperback Books | pickup |
none |
|
Paperboard | pickup |
none |
|
Phone Books | pickup |
none |
|
Shredded Paper | pickup |
none |
|
Steel Cans | pickup |
none |
|
Steel Lids | pickup |
none |
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