Allegan County Resource Recovery is a division of the Allegan County Health Department that coordinates recycling services for several townships and cities within the county

Check out the Map of Allegan Communities in Resource Recovery Program.

To get started with curbside recycling service you may use this link to sign-up for curbside recycling service.

Residents that live in a community that participates in the Resource Recovery Program will find the recycling surcharge on their winter property tax bill.  Check out the Map of Allegan Communities in Resource Recovery Program. 

To get started with drop-off recycling, choose your community's recycling information. Most communities with drop-off recycling have a container near their township hall or city DPW. You may contact your township or city for hours. Use the Allegan County Recycling Guide 2020 to determine what materials are accepted and may be recycled.

 Was your recycling cart missed by your hauler? Report it here.

NOTE: Winter weather and holidays may cause pick-up delays.

Residents living in a community that participates in the Resource Recovery Program and the Regional Recycling Depot Site service may receive a Resource Recovery Card from their city or township through the mail or by pick-up one up at your city or township hall.

Resource Recovery Cards are issued annually and may be used to recycle (1) TV, (1) monitor, (2) appliances, and (4) scrap tires.  See Recycling Depots for hours of operation.

No. Polystyrene known by the trademarked name Styrofoam should never be placed in curbside carts or single stream drop-off containers.

Polystyrene may be recycled by placing it in clear plastic bags and bring to the two monitored depot stations.  See Recycling Depots for hours of operation. 

Polystyrene (Styrofoam) accepted:  hard rigid foam, cups, meat trays, egg cartons, packing material, coolers.  Types of foam not accepted: packing peanuts, insulation, and soft foam. Material must be clean.

Residents participating in the Resource Recovery Program may drop-off household hazardous waste by appointment at the Health Department located at:

Allegan County Health Department
3255 122nd Ave., Suite 200
Allegan MI 49010

(269) 673-5415

The Resource Recovery Program also hosts up to three regional recycling collection events each year.  Check the Resource Recovery Program homepage for news and updates about these collections. You can also check the Events and Collection Calendar.

No, latex and acrylic paint is not accepted through the Resource Recovery Program household hazardous waste service.  Latex and acrylic paint is water-based and not considered hazardous.

To dispose you may use the latex paint disposal guide or remove lid from paint can and allow the paint to dry out in a well ventilated area until solidified.  To speed up the process you may add an absorbent such as kitty litter, sand, shredded paper, or wood chips to the paint. When the paint solidifies, place 1-2 cans at a time in your regular trash can.

Never place liquid paint in your trash can.  Liquid paint causes damage to hauler vehicles and leaks onto roadways.  Never place more than 1-2 cans of solidified paint into your regular trash can.  Too many paint cans may cause damage to hauler vehicles.

Residents participating in the Resource Recovery Program may use their Resource Recovery Card to drop off up to four car or light duty tires for free at the two monitored depot sites. Select Recycling Depots for hours of operation.  See Recycling Depots for hours of operation.

Allegan County also hosts up to three county-wide scrap tire collections each year.  These generally take place in August.  Check the Resource Recovery Program homepage for news and updates about these collections.

Participating residents can use their Resource Recovery Card to drop off up to two appliances for free at the two monitored depot sites. Freon and non-Freon containing appliances are accepted.  Some commonly recycled appliances include:

• Refrigerators
• Air Conditioners
• Microwaves
• Freezers
• Washing Machines and Dryers
• Dehumidifiers
• Dishwashers

See Recycling Depots for hours of operation.  Or, use our how to reuse, recycle or dispose of your refuse guide for more options.

Yes.  Residents may drop off sharps containers by appointment at the Health Department located at:

Allegan County Health Department
3255 122nd Ave., Suite 200
Allegan MI 49010

(269) 673-5415

All sharps must be in a closed sharps container or hard ridged plastic container with taped and secure lid.  Approved sharps containers are available at the Health Department.

If your community does not participate in the Resource Recovery Program, residents may purchase an annual sharps disposal card for $30. This card provides sharps disposal service and new container pick-up for 12 months.

For more information on sharps disposal visit our sharps disposal page.

Unwanted medications may be dropped off at the following law enforcement offices. Place medication in the black drop-off box in the lobby:

Some Meijer Pharmacies provide customers with a medication take-back drop-box.  Inquire with your local Meijer Pharmacy for details.

No. Only residential homes and approved multi-unit homes are allowed to participate in the Resource Recovery Program.

No.  Allegan County Resource Recovery Program does not provide trash services.  Contact your city or township to inquiry about trash haulers operating in your area.