Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.
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City Recycling Inc
1943 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm
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Recycle Here
5960 Lincoln St, Detroit, MI 48208
Monday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Fritz Enterprises
7777 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48204
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Ferrous Processing & Trading Co Schlafer Div
1950 Medbury St, Detroit, MI 48211
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BSG Tire Recycling
2971 Bellevue St., Detroit, MI 48207
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Basic Recycling Inc
14201 Fullerton Ave, Detroit, MI 48227
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Goodwill's Green Works
6421 Lynch Rd, Detroit, MI 48234
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Golden Recyclers
3043 Bourke St, Detroit, MI 48238
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Zero Waste Detroit
2937 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-3149
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Good to know
Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?
Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.
How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?
Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.
Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?
Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.