City Of Warren Recycling

A straightforward city recycling center in Warren that locals use when their curbside bin won’t cut it or when cleaning out a garage. Neighbors bring cardboard, mixed paper, plastics and metal containers here, and people dropping off large amounts or bulky recyclables tend to show up with trucks and straps. The Michigan bottle deposit law influences what gets sorted, so bring bottles and cans in a separate bag if that’s part of the plan.

Drive to 25801 Flanders Ave and look for a fenced lot with several large collection containers and pull-up bays; many municipal recycling centers are laid out like that. There’s usually a booth or gate at the entrance and a place to unload close to the containers, so expect to reverse or pull forward to empty items. Signs and color-coded dumpsters help guide where cardboard, paper, plastics and metals go, and smaller glass or bottle returns are often handled separately because of Michigan’s deposit system. On busy weekends the line to get in can form, so plan for a bit of waiting if it’s a spring cleanup day.