Recycling Center

Central Lake Twp Waste Recycle

M 88 Hwy, Central Lake, MI 49622

(231) 544-3911

Central Lake Twp Waste Recycle is the local recycling center on M 88 in Central Lake that people use when clearing out households, cabins or doing seasonal cleanups. Neighbors drop off common recyclables here - things like paper, cardboard, glass, metals, plastics and yard debris - and many recycling centers also run occasional special drop-off programs for electronics or household hazardous items. It's the practical place for folks wanting to keep recyclable stuff out of the landfill.

Pull in from M 88 and look for the recycling area; most centers have a small entrance booth or office and separate containers or piles for different materials. Expect to sort items by type as vehicles pull up - cardboard stacked together, glass kept separate, bottles and cans in their own spot. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be busiest, so lines and a bit of waiting are common then. Some sites charge fees or weight vehicles, and accepted materials can vary, so bring loads already separated to move through faster.

Facility Information

Type Recycling Center
City Central Lake
State Michigan

Before You Go

  • Break down and flatten cardboard before getting there - it saves space and speeds unloading.
  • Rinse food containers and keep glass in sturdy boxes to cut down on spills and breakage.
  • If possible, swing by on a weekday morning; weekends (especially during spring cleanup) usually have the longest lines.