CART

Find information and updates regarding the impact of COVID-19 on recycling, trash and yard waste here. 

Capital Area Recycling & Trash (CART) provides convenient collection of recycling, trash, and yard waste for the residents of the City of Lansing, as well as a variety of education and outreach opportunities, special events, and other community activities.

The mission of Capital Area Recycling & Trash (CART) is to provide an efficient recycling, yard waste, and refuse collection system, which encourages environmentally-responsible behavior.  This behavior is learned through consistent outreach efforts, as well as continuous community-based educational activities: all of which contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment and the enhancement of the quality of life for those who live and work in the City of Lansing.

Notifications


Sign-up to receive press releases and important notifications regarding CART directly here.

Current News
Visit the Current News page for information on seasonal happenings, events and general information regarding CART.

Locate Your Collection Day Schedule


Find your collection day schedule for trash, recycling and yard waste on the CART Calendar and Collection Day Schedule page. You can also sign-up for notifications on recycling, trash and yard waste on this page through the Recycle Coach app.

Have a Question?


Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about recycling, trash and yard waste here. 

Lansing Living's Greensheet
Lansing Living is a City of Lansing publication that is released three times a year.  Each issue is a combination of the Lansing Parks and Recreation Activities Guide, the Capital Area Recycling and Trash (CART) Greensheet, and other important information and event details.