Capital Area Recycling & Trash (CART)

Request Services


Fill out this form to request CART trash or recycling services. 

View Collection Day Schedule


Click here to view the City of Lansing's "greensheet" recycling collection day schedule.

Receive Notifications


To receive trash, recycling and yard waste collection reminders, sign-up here through our new app, Recycle Coach. The app can also be downloaded for free on your smartphone.

Blue City Trash Bags are Available At:

NOTE: For blue city trash bags, most retailers have sold out of trash bag inventory. 

Treasurer’s Office
124. W Michigan Ave, 1st Floor, City Hall
M-F 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

 STARTING MONDAY, 9/23

Community Centers
Gier 2400 Hall St
Schmidt 5825 Wise Rd
Foster 200 N Foster Ave
Letts 1220 W Kalamazoo St

Hours the Week of 9/23
M-Th 8:30a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Sat/Sun. 

Hours Starting September 30
M-F 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.




Lansing Living - A City of Lansing publication combining the Lansing Parks and Recreation Activities Guide, the Capital Area Recycling and Trash (CART) Greensheet, as well as other important information and event details. A new issue of Lansing Living will be released three times per year.