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 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).