Together we can make a difference! For every 1000 tons of recyclables that the City collects:

• 14,903 trees are saved
• 6,404,606 gallons of water are saved
• 408,412 gallons of gasoline are saved
• 2,856 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions are saved

See how recycling materials are processed by taking a Virtual Tour!

Read important safety information regarding the Proper Disposal of SHARPS (PDF).

Curbside Recycling Program

• The curbside recycling (and yard waste) collection services are funded by an annual fee ($105.00) assessed to each single family property owner in the City of Lansing.  There are no additional fees for the biweekly recycling collection and unlimited weekly yard waste collection (seasonal). 
• Recycling is “single stream," which means no sorting is required, all materials go into the same cart and many more materials are accepted!
• If you are in need of a recycling cart, please call 517-483-4400 or email us.
• Recyclables should be at the curbside no later than 7 AM on collection day.  If missed due to being set out late, you will need to wait until your next recycle service day.
• If you have extra materials that won't fit inside the cart, please use a cardboard box or paper bag to hold them, we will happily take them when placed next to the recycling cart.
• Please promptly remove carts from curb after collection day.

See a list of Acceptable Recycling Items (PDF).