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Michiana Recycling & Disposal Inc in Niles is a local recycling center used by homeowners and small businesses hauling loads that should not go to the curb. The place deals with the usual mix of recyclables and is the sort of stop people make when cleaning out a garage or after a project.
Pulling in from Reum Road, there’s an entrance area with a small office/booth and a scale nearby; centers like this commonly use a scale to weigh loads. Vehicles pull up to unloading bays or open containers where materials get dropped off and sorted into piles or bins - expect to see cardboard, mixed paper, metals, glass and plastics in different places. The site is industrial-looking with concrete pads, fencing, and large roll-off containers; it can get busy on weekends and during spring cleanups. Bottles and cans that qualify for Michigan’s deposit return are often kept separate, so have those sorted if applicable.
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Before You Go
- Separate deposit-eligible bottles and cans from the rest so they’re easy to pull out.
- Bring items already flattened or bundled (boxes, scrap metal tied together) to speed unloading and save space in your vehicle.
- Wear sturdy shoes and gloves; surfaces can be dusty and there are sharp edges around metal and broken glass.
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