American Flag Recycling
www.americanflagdisposal.com
(nylon and synthetic fabrics only)

American Legion Posts – State wide

Calhoun County Solid Waste Program holds Appliance & Scrap Metal Collections. Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for dates and information. 

During other times of the year, please refer to the list below. Items without Freon or items tagged that Freon has been removed can go to scrap metal yards. Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, water coolers, and air conditioners contain freon, which can harm the environment if released.

PLEASE CALL FIRST TO ASK IF FREON MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE TAKING YOUR ITEM.

ABC Warehouse
5700 Beckley Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-979-7654
(replacing bought item)

Best Buy
12765 Harper Village Dr., Ste. 160,
Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-979-8336
bit.ly/bestbuyrecycling
(replacing bought item)

Biz Aid, LLC
90 Darling Drive, Coldwater, MI 49036
517-227-4901
www.bizaidllc.com
$2 fee (Freon allowed)

Franklin Iron and Metal Company
120 South Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-968-6111

Lowe’s
6122 B Dr. N., Battle Creek, MI 49014
296-979-5500
(replacing bought item)

Reliable Refrigeration
199 Capital Ave. SW, Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-962-1215
(freon removal $30)

If you have asbestos or demolition concerns, call 800-662-9278. For resources concerning asbestos safety and removal contractors visit
www.michigan.gov/egle.

Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc.
911 Hatfield Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-343-4525
Asphalt Only

Many companies accept this item from their customers. Ask your automotive experts if they take back recyclable automotive fluids and items.

AutoZone
1562 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-964-2826
1650 W. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-962-7728
1309 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI 49068
269-789-9297
1505 Eaton St., Albion, MI 49224
517-629-8564
5800 Beckley Rd. Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-282-7670
1414 W. Michigan Ave. Battle Creek, MI 49037
269-282-7674

Franklin Iron and Metal
120 South Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-968-6111

Batteries Plus
15611 S. Helmer Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-965-6733
(charge possible based on number)

Cereal City Auto Parts, Inc.
320 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49037
269-965-3335

NAPA Auto Parts
848 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-1100

Robbin’s Auto Value
948 N. Broadway, Union City, MI 49094
517-741-5199

Wal-Mart
6020 B Dr. N, Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-979-8715
(if bought from store)

Used motor oil contains heavy metals and hydrocarbons like benzene. Used oil does not belong in the trash nor should it be dumped on the ground. Many companies accept motor oil from their customers. Ask your automotive experts if they take back recyclable automotive fluids and items.

AutoZone
1562 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-964-2826
1650 W. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-962-7728
1309 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI 49068
269-789-9297
5800 Beckley Rd. Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-282-7670
1414 W. Michigan Ave. Battle Creek, MI 49037
269-282-7674
1505 Eaton St., Albion, MI 49224
517-629-8564

Firestone Complete Auto Care
5736 Beckley Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-979-9333

Robbin’s Auto Value
948 N. Broadway, Union City, MI 49094
517-741-5199
Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for Household Hazardous Waste Events.

Charitable Union
85 Calhoun St., Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-964-7234

Goodwill Donation Centers
www.goodwill.org

Salvation Army - Drop Box
294 Highland Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015

All books taken to a recycling center must have pages removed from cover. NO HARD COVER BOOKS. (No plastic or metal binding for our recycling centers.)

Cellphones contain lithium batteries which can explode. They should not be landfilled. Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for Electronics Collection dates.

AT&T Stores  -  Nationwide

Best Buy
12765 Harper Village Dr., Ste. 160,
Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-979-8336
bit.ly/bestbuyrecycling

Cell Phones for Soldiers
www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com

Franklin Iron and Metal
120 South Ave.,Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-968-6111

Kalamazoo County Household
Hazardous Waste Center
1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
 269-373-5211
www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/hhw/
(residential only, fees will apply)

Salvation Army - Drop Box
294 Highland Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015
(cell phones only)

Selling and Donating Phones
www.grcrecycling.com/
www.pacebutler.com/recycle-cell-phones/

Staples
6128 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-979-3929

Target
5700 Beckley Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-979-4940
(cell phones and MP3 players)

Verizon Stores  -  Nationwide

Charitable Union
85 Calhoun St., Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-964-7234

Goodwill Donation Centers
www.goodwill.org
842 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-5445
6085 B Dr. N, Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-979-8640
15383 Helmer Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-964-2362

Salvation Army - Drop Box
294 Highland Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015

There’s Enough
413 E. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-5107

Yard Sale or Garage Sale

Michigan law prohibits disposing of yard waste in landfills. Setting up a backyard composting pile is simple. 

If you are interested and need some tips, please contact Calhoun County Solid Waste Program at 269-969-6395, calhouncountymi.gov/recycling. In addition, some cities, townships, or villages may have seasonal pickups and/or drop off locations for yard waste. Contact your local city, village or township office for specific information on programs available in your area.

Municipal Compost Centers and Single Hauler Curbside Contracts

City of Albion Tree Dump
1000 Brownwood Dr., Albion, MI 49224  
517-629-7200
(open to city residents only)

City of Albion, Granger curbside yard waste
112 W Cass St, Albion, MI 49224
517-629-5535
(open to city residents only)

City of Battle Creek, Republic Services curdside yard waste
269-216-8008
(open to city residents only)

City of Battle Creek  -  Brice Pit  (Compost Center)
715 River Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49037
269-966-3507
(open to city residents only)

City of Marshall Compost Center
619 Homer Rd., Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-3985
(open to city residents only)
Requires punch card from City of Marshall.  Surrounding Township residents pay twice the cost to use the facility. Limited to the 4 townships that touch the City of Marshall. 

Waste Management
800-797-9018
(City of Springfield curbside  -  only)

Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for Electronics Collection dates.
Best Buy
12765 Harper Village Dr., Ste. 160,
Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-979-8336
bit.ly/bestbuyrecycling

Franklin Iron and Metal
120 South Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-968-6111

Kalamazoo County Household
Hazardous Waste Center
1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-373-5211
www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/hhw/
(residential only, fees will apply)

Staples
6128 Beckley Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-979-3929

Contact locally-owned restaurants, some may let you use their oil recycling bin free of charge for a small quantity. Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for Household Hazardous Waste events.

Kalamazoo County Household
Hazardous Waste Center
1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-373-5211
www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/hhw/
(residential only, fees will apply)

The following municipalities have contracts for curbside recycling. If you reside in one of these areas, see below for contact information. In addition, some waste haulers offer residential curbside recycling per individual subscription. Check with your local hauler to see if this service is available. Visit the interactive map for ranges, www.calhouncountymi.gov/recycling.

City of Albion, Granger
888-947-2643

City of Battle Creek, Republic Services
269-216-8008

City of Marshall, Granger
269-558-0800

City of Springfield, Waste Management
866-797-9018

DELETE THE DATA: If you are concerned about security, before donating or recycling your old computer or other electronic device, make sure that the data in it is completely deleted.

Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for FREE Electronics Collection events. (Department of Defense security swipes and hard drive shredding included.)

Best Buy
12765 Harper Village Dr., Ste. 160,
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(call first)  269-979-8336
bit.ly/bestbuyrecycling

Franklin Iron and Metal
120 South Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-968-6111
(no TVs or monitors)

Kalamazoo County Household
Hazardous Waste Center
1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-373-5211
www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/hhw/
(residential only, fees will apply)

Check with your local optometrist or visit
new-eyes.org/

Battle Creek Host Lions
269-788-2529
www.lionsclubs.org

The Kool Family Community Center
200 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-965-0000

Project 20/20 Eyeglasses Recycling Center
Mail Glasses to:
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
2404 Kirby Rd., Memphis, TN 38119
901-754-6548

Your local Lions Club
630-203-3836
www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-approach/club-locator

Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center
1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-373-5211
www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/hhw/

For household hazardous waste collection dates calhouncountymi.gov/recycling

Tips on proper disposal if empty earth911.com/home-garden/recycling-mystery-fire-extinguishers/

Food Bank
5451 Wayne Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49037
269-964-3663

The Haven of Rest
11 Green St., Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-965-1148
(call before dropping off)

You can try selling your items at a garage sale or on the internet (craigslist or ebay)

Goodwill Donation Centers
www.goodwill.org
842 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-5445
6085 B Dr. N, Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-979-8640
15383 Helmer Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-964-236

Habitat for Humanity
595 North Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49017
269-966-2502

Salvation Army
294 Highland Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015

Lithium batteries need to have their positive end covered in clear tape or placed individually in clear plastic bags. Many retailers of electronics accept rechargeable batteries. Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for Household Hazardous Waste Collection events.

Batteries Plus
15611 S. Helmer Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-965-6733
(charge possible based on number)

Best Buy
12765 Harper Village Dr., Ste. 160,
Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-979-8336
(rechargeable batteries only)

Kalamazoo County Household
Hazardous Waste Center
1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-373-5211
www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/hhw/
(residential only, fees will apply)

Lowe’s
6122 B Dr. N., Battle Creek, MI 49014
296-979-5500
(rechargeable batteries only)

Goodwill Donation Centers
www.goodwill.org
842 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-5445
6085 B Dr. N, Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-979-8640
15383 Helmer Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-964-2362

Salvation Army
294 Highland Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015

There’s Enough
413 E. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-5107

Calhoun County Solid Waste and Recycling holds  Household Hazardous Waste Collection events throughout the year. For residential material only, no latex paint. Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for dates and full list of accepted items.

Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center
1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-373-5211
www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/hhw/
(residential only, fees will apply)

Best Buy
12765 Harper Village Dr., Ste. 160,
Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-979-8336

Staples
6128 Beckley Rd., Battle Creek MI 49015
269-979-3929

Target
5700 Beckley Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-979-4940

Register online at www.optoutprescreen.com or call 888-5-OPTOUT (888-567-8688) to have your name removed from mailing lists and credit offers. Listen & follow the phone prompts.

Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for Household Hazardous Waste Collection days and disposal information.

Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center
1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-373-5211
www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/hhw/
(residential only, fees will apply)

Lowe’s
6122 B Dr. N., Battle Creek, MI 49014
296-979-5500

Menard’s
12765 Harper Village Dr., Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-979-8567

Mercury Thermostats

Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for Household Hazardous Waste Collection days and disposal information.

Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center
1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49068
269-373-5211
www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/hhw/
(residential only, fees will apply)

Pak Mail
30 East Columbia Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-660-1985
Also accepts non-popped packing air pillows and bubble wrap, and brown packing paper. Does not accept Styrofoam sheets or formed Styrofoam inserts.

UPS Store
5420 A Beckley Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015
 269-979-3888

Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for Household Hazardous Waste Collection days and disposal information for oil-based and aerosols. Website also has information on how to dry up latex paint.

ePaint Recycling, LLC
551 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI
269-760-8143
epaintrecycling.com
(latex only. Not accepting drop offs. Call for more information.)

Kalamazoo County Household
Hazardous Waste Center
1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
 269-373-5211
www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/hhw/
(residential only, fees will apply, oil based only)

Paint Recycling Service
269-224-2814

Calhoun Co. Drop Off Locations

Mobile Recycling Trailer 
Bring material sorted

UPS Store
5420 Beckley Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-979-3388
(paper shredding cost per pound)

Pesticides

Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for Household Hazardous Waste Collection days.

Kalamazoo County Household
Hazardous Waste Center
1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-373-5211
www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/hhw/

Pharmaceuticals

Please visit the following websites for further information on drug take back days or call
269-969-6395 with any questions.

Calhoun County
Substance Abuse Council
190 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-968-4699
www.drugfreebc.org

Drug Enforcement Agency
www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/

Red Med Box Locations - 
Battle Creek Police Dept
20 N Division, Battle Creek, MI
269-966-3323
24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK

Calhoun County Sheriff Department - Justice Complex
161 E Michigan, Battle Creek, MI
 269-969-6424
Monday–Friday 8am - 5pm

Emmett Township Department of Public Safety
617 Cliff St., Battle Creek, MI
269-968-9303
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Grace Health
181 W Emmett St., Battle Creek
269-965-8866
Monday - Friday 8am - 7pm

Calhoun County Sheriff Office - Homer Police Department
130 E Main, Homer
517-568-4312
Monday–Friday 8am - 5pm

Marshall Regional Law Enforcement Center
714 Old US 27 N, Marshall, MI
269-781-0880 or 269-558-0520
Monday–Friday 8am - 5pm

Calhoun County Sheriff Office - Springfield
601 Avenue A, Springfield, MI
269-965-7795
Monday–Thursday 8am - 5pm 
Fridays 8am - 12pm

Bronson Outpatient Pharmacy
363 Fremont, Suite 111, Battle Creek, MI
269-245-8646
Monday–Friday 9am - 5:30pm

NHBP Tribal Police Department
Pine Creek Indian Reservation
2221 1 1/2 Mile Rd, Fulton, MI
269-704-8420
Monday–Friday 9am–5pm

Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for Household Hazardous Waste Collection days.

Hemmingsen Drug Store
132 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall, MI 49068
269-781-3411

Meijer
2191 W. Columbia, Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-966-0310
6405 B Dr. N, Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-979-6610
Available during pharmacy hours only.
Prescriptions, controlled substances, and over-the-counter medication.
No inhalers, no needles, no iodine.

Walgreens
50 W. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-969-9500

Prescriptions, ointments, patches, lotions, liquids, over-the-counter, pet medications, vitamins. No inhalers, needles, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans.

Reuse plastic bags whenever possible. Some options for reuse are:

• Donate them to a preschool or day care that can use them.
• Use them on your dog walk to pick up waste or for cleaning out kitty litter.
• Reuse them for trash can liners.
• Garage sale.

Calhoun Co. Drop Off Locations

Mobile Recycling Trailer 

Must be clean and dry. No peanuts or construction material.

Marshall Recycling Center
13300 15 Mile Rd., Marshall, MI 49068
Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
 269-969-6395

Please visit calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for Household Hazardous Waste Collection days. (1 lb. cylinders). For more information, call 269-969-6395.

Blue Rhino Exchange Program
Found at most grocery stores and gas stations.
www.bluerhino.com/propane-finder 

Kalamazoo County Household
Hazardous Waste Center
1301 Lamont Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269-373-5211
www.kalcounty.com/hcs/eh/hhw/
(residential only, fees will apply)
1Lb Cylinders Only! No Grill Tanks

Recycling Services are companies that offer subscription service to the public in regions of the county.  Service area is available on the interactive map, www.calhouncountymi.gov/recycling

Republic Services
800-677-1083

Waste Management
800-963-4776

Reliable Refrigeration 
199 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek.  269-962-1215

Ted’s Appliance
514 W. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49015
 269-963-0607
(fee $30 per unit, unit pickup available – call for pricing)

Check calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for Appliance Collection event dates.

Franklin Iron and Metal
120 South Ave., Battle Creek, MI 49014
269-968-6111

NO LOOSE SHARPS in county drop boxes.

Smoke detector companies will accept returned detectors for proper disposal. Check for an address on the back of the detector case, on the box it came in, or in the instruction booklet.

Two companies that make a vast majority of smoke detectors and sell them under different brand names are:

American Sensors  800-387-4219

First Alert Corporation  800-823-9005

If no contact information is found on your detector, check with these companies to see if they will accept used detectors for recycling or disposal.

The Calhoun County Solid Waste Program holds three scrap tire collections a year. Check calhouncountymi.gov/recycling for event dates. 

The City of Battle Creek also offers scrap tire collections dates for their residents.

Huffman Rubber
7510 - 25 1/2 Mile Rd., Homer, MI 49245
517-568-3353
(charge)

Contact local tire dealers for their disposal fees.