Recycling Program and Services

St. Clair County has 1 recycling site located at the Smiths Creek Landfill to help citizens divert recyclable goods from Landfill disposal. Small businesses may use the facility depending on the volume of recyclables to divert. Contact the landfill at (810) 989-6981 to discuss. Click here for Recycling Center Locations.

Acceptable Recycling Materials Guideline

Items accepted at the recycling drop-off Locations

* Paper (newspaper, junk mail, office paper, magazines, cereal box board)
* Plastic (plastic bottles - #1 clear, #2 natural and color, plastic #3 - #7)
* Tin and aluminum cans

Recycling Tips:

* Labels do NOT need to be removed from containers
* Remove lids from jars and cans
* Food containers should be clean and rinsed
* Broken glass, light bulbs, drinking glasses, dishes and mirrors are not recyclable

Drop-Off Locations

            Used Motor Oil
            Tires
            Yard Waste
               - Compost Facts
               - Recycling Grass Clippings
            Tin Cans
            Plastic
            Metal
            Steel
            Corrugated Cardboard
            Batteries
            Concrete
            Office Paper
            Propane Cylinders
            Household Hazardous Waste
               - HHW Drop-Off
               - HHW Appt Blank Form
               - Household Pesticides
               - Aerosol Cans Products
               - Adhesive Products
               - Personal Care Products
               - Household Solvents
               - Paint Products
               - Used Antifreeze
               - Gasoline
               - Household Cleaners
               - Wood Preservatives