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Lenawee County Recycling
The Recycling Drop Off Site (DOS) located at 307 N. River Street in Adrian is open to all Lenawee County residents.
Local businesses should contact their waste hauler to inquire about recycling services.
Recycling Compactors
Compactors should NOT be opened if the compactors are operating; break down all boxes and do NOT fill the chute to the door opening. Add a few at a time so the compactor can compress the items; let compactor complete its process and repeat.
DO NOT open the door of the compactor while it is running, as this will jam the unit and put it out of service. DO NOT press any buttons on the control panel, as this prevents the compactor from operating and creates jamming issues for the next person. Please DO NOT cram more materials into the compactor if it is jammed. Instead call 517-264-4511 to advise us on a jammed unit or other issue.
Please be considerate of the next person who may wish to use the facility
and keep the equipment operating.
Container One
Container One holds items such as:
- Clean aluminum foil pans
- Clear and colored glass
- Plastics #1 - 7
- Tin cans
Container Two
Container Two holds items such as:
- Cardboard
- Chipboard
- Newspaper
- Office paper
In order to keep our containers operating smoothly, please review the following preparations.
Please remove recyclables from the container you transported them in before placing the materials in the recycling bins.
- NO vinyl siding, garden hoses, kids’ toys, etc.
- NO aerosol cans, paint solvent containers
- NO plastic grocery bags or trash bags
Prepare Plastics, Tin Cans, Aluminum Foils & for Recycling
- Plastics #1 - 7 should be rinsed, dried, and crushed. Remove lids and rings on bottles.
- Tin cans, aluminum foil, pie tins, or food trays should be clean and dry .
In order to keep our containers operating smoothly, please review the following preparations.
Please remove recyclables from the container you transported them in before placing the materials in the recycling bins.
- NO plastic grocery bags or trash bags
- NO broken glass, window glass, drinking glasses, or non-container glass
Prepare Glass for Recycling
- Glass containers should be empty, clean and dry.
- Remove lids from containers
- No broken glass, window glass, drinking gasses, or non-container glass
In order to keep our containers operating smoothly, please review the following preparations.
Please remove recyclables from the container you transported them in before placing the materials in the recycling bins.
- NO pizza boxes
- NO hard cover books
Prepare Cardboard for Recycling
- Cardboard and chipboard should have paper, styrofoam, plastic, etc. removed and boxes broken down to save space
- Larger boxes and/or a larger quantity of boxes should be taken to Goodwill Industries on Division Street (next to Lowes)
- Absolutely NO PIZZA boxes or soiled cardboard
Prepare Paper for Recycling
- Mixed papers should be clean, and dry - this includes office paper, junk mail, phone books, and magazines
- Newspapers should be clean and dry. Do not bundle with string or rope. Instead, place them in PAPER grocery bags.
Preparing Your Recyclables
In order to keep our containers operating smoothly, please review the following preparations.
Please remove recyclables from the container you transported them in before placing the materials in the recycling bins.
- NO vinyl siding, garden hoses, kids’ toys, etc.
- NO aerosol cans, paint solvent containers
- NO pizza boxes
- NO plastic grocery bags or trash bags
- NO broken glass, window glass, drinking glasses, or non-container glass
Prepare Cardboard for Recycling
- Cardboard and chipboard should have paper, styrofoam, plastic, etc. removed and boxes broken down to save space
- Larger boxes and/or a larger quantity of boxes should be taken to Goodwill Industries on Division Street (next to Lowes)
- Absolutely NO PIZZA boxes or soiled cardboard
Prepare Paper for Recycling
- Mixed papers should be clean, and dry - this includes office paper, junk mail, phone books, and magazines
- Newspapers should be clean and dry. Do not bundle with string or rope. Instead, place them in PAPER grocery bags.
Prepare Glass for Recycling
- Glass containers should be empty, clean and dry.
- Remove lids from containers
- No broken glass, window glass, drinking gasses, or non-container glass
Prepare Plastics, Tin Cans, Aluminum Foils & for Recycling
- Plastics #1 - 7 should be rinsed, dried, and crushed. Remove lids and rings on bottles.
- Tin cans, aluminum foil, pie tins, or food trays should be clean and dry .
COVID-19 Update to County Services:
Operations run smoother if we all remember to
PLEASE be PATIENT and RESPECTFUL We understand a lot of residents rely on the County recycling site.
RECYCLE ONLY ACCEPTABLE ITEMS - Acceptable items are listed on each compactor (or find more information below)
DO NOT ADD TO THE JAM - if a compactor is full don’t continue to pack it
DON’T JUST LEAVE YOUR STUFF - you may have to come back later if the compactors are full
COVID-19 - We recommend that you wear a face mask and protective gloves, and maintain social distancing while at the DOS
CURRENT HOURS (7/18/20)
Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day
Questions should be directed to the Lenawee County Solid Waste Dept. 517-264-4511