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Resource Recovery Service Centers
Resource Recovery Service Centers
Beginning June 1, 2020: Resource Recovery Center Locations Open with Regular Hours. Learn More »Public Notice
The Facility Review Subcommittee will be meeting to discuss the vertical expansion of the J.H. Campbell coal ash landfill owned by Consumers Energy in an ordinance of the Ottawa County Solid Waste Management Plan. Copies of the summary report will be available at the Ottawa County Department of Public Health Building at 12251 James St, Suite 200, Holland, MI 49424.
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health operates four Resource Recovery Service Centers. Materials that are accepted at the centers include Household Hazardous Waste, Consumer Electronics and Recyclables.
If you have any questions regarding services, please call (616) 393-5645 or email environmentalhealth@miottawa.org.
Locations
Coopersville
15600 68th Avenue
Coopersville, MI 49404
Hours
Monday: 12pm-4pm
Wednesday: 8am-12pm
3rd Saturday: 8am-11am
2020 SPECIAL CLOSINGS
Wed, January 1
Mon, May 25
Mon, September 7
Sat, October 17
Georgetown
6693 Roger Drive
Jenison, MI 49428Hours
Tuesday: 12pm-4pm
Thursday: 8am-12pm
1st Saturday: 8am-11am
2020 SPECIAL CLOSINGS
Sat, July 4
Thurs, November 26
Thurs, December 24Grand Haven
16850 Comstock Avenue
Grand Haven, MI 49417Hours
Monday & Wednesday: 8am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
4th Saturday: 8am-11am
2020 SPECIAL CLOSINGS
Wed, January 1
Mon, May 25
Mon, September 7
Sat, November 28
Sat, December 26Holland
14053 Quincy
Holland, MI 49424Hours
Tuesday & Thursday: 8am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
2nd Saturday: 8am-11am
2020 SPECIAL CLOSINGS
Thurs, November 26
Thurs, December 24
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Recycling
Recycling
Environmental Health specialists work to provide Ottawa County residents with information about hazardous materials and recycling. Proper disposal at Resource Recovery Service Centers help prevent water pollution, which may lead to serious health risks. For a fee, Ottawa County offers residential recycling at the Resource Recovery Service Centers.
12 months: $100
9 months: $85
6 month: $65
3 month: $36More information is available on the membership form. For additional recycling information call 616-393-5645.
Accepted
Please clean all food containers and remove lids and labels.
Newspaper
Office Paper
Discarded Mail
Paperboard
Corrugated Cardboard
Books
Magazines
Phone Books
Brown Paper Bags
Metals
Steel, “tin”, and Aluminum Cans
Empty Aerosol Cans
Clear and Colored Glass
Plastics #1 - 7
Projection TVs, CRT TVs and CRT Computer Monitors
Not Accepted
We are unable to accept any of these items due to restrictions at the sorting facility. Items such as these can jam or break sorting machinery.
Plastic bags of any kind
Packing Peanuts
Plastic Edging
Vinyl siding
Printer & Toner Cartridges
PVC Pipe
Styrofoam
Clothing
Furnace Filters
Items larger than a 5-gal bucket
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Consumer Electronics
Consumer Electronics
Electronics often contain hazardous materials that should not be landfilled or incinerated. They also contain precious metals, glass, and plastics that should be recycled. Donating or recycling electronics at any Resource Recovery Service Center, conserves natural resources and avoids air and water pollution. Computer equipment can also be recycled at any local Goodwill location.
Projection TVs, CRT TVs and CRT Computer Monitors
The Ottawa County Resource Recovery Service Centers accept accept projection TVs, Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) TVs and CRT computer monitors for a fee.
- 30" and smaller: $10
- 30" and larger: $20
- Only credit/debit card payments accepted.
- Recyclers MUST be able to assist in unloading. If you cannot, please return with someone who can help.
If you are not sure whether your items qualify for recycling, please call (616) 393-5645 or email environmentalhealth@miottawa.org for more information.
Locations accepting these items for a FEE:
Comprenew
11379 East Lakewood Blvd
Holland (616) 355-4229
(Charges are based on screen size.)Best Buy
Click Here For Accepted Items
3549 W. Shore Dr
Holland (616) 738-4183
4830 Wilson Ave SW
Grandville (616) 532-2024
5425 Harvey St
Muskegon (231) 798-6407
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Appliance Disposal
Appliance Disposal
Washers, dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers and freezers need to be disposed of properly. Although Ottawa County Department of Public Health does not offer any appliance disposal programs, there are other environmentally responsible options. Residents can call Black River Recycling & Supply at (616) 396-8587 for more information on disposal fees and/or purchase of your used appliance.
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Household Hazardous Waste Program
Household Hazardous Waste Program
Improper disposal can contaminate. FREE household hazardous waste disposal is available to Ottawa County residents at any Resource Recovery Service Center. Household hazardous wastes are leftover, unwanted or unusable products that contain toxic, flammable, caustic (causes burns) or chemically reactive ingredients.
Health hazards may occur when:
- toxic gasses are inhaled from mixed products
- hazardous products are left around the house and consumed by children or pets
- hazardous products are poured into drains or toilets, causing contamination of septic tanks or wastewater treatment systems
- hazardous products are poured into storm sewers and pollute bodies of water
- drinking water from wells or water systems are contaminated
Accepted
Aerosols
Pesticides
Motor Oil and Filters
Oil-Based Paint
Drain Cleaners
Mercury
Fire Extinguishers
Garden Chemicals
Pool and Spa Chemicals
Computers
Solvents
20lb Propane Tanks
Household Cleaners
Gasoline
Paint Thinner and Stripper
Flourescent Tube Light Bulbs
Hobby Supplies
Car Batteries
Lithium Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
Scrap Metal
TelevisionsNot Accepted
Latex Paint
Tires
Appliances
Styrofoam
Plastic/Metal Lids
Food Containers
Alkaline Batteries
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
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Small Business, Non-profit & Non-residential
Small Business, Non-profit & Non-residential
We provide confidential, non-regulatory assistance and referral to properly manage industrial hazardous wastes. Our Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator program provides environmentally safe and economical disposal of hazardous waste at any of our Resource Recovery Service Centers. Appointments are required and a fee for services will apply. A conditionally exempt small quantity generator is one who creates less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste in a month or accumulates no more than 2,200 pounds total at a time.
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Medication Disposal
Medication Disposal
Prevent drug misuse and overdose. Free disposal of unwanted or expired prescription drugs and over the counter medications are accepted at participating locations. Please remove pills from bottles and place in a sealable plastic bag. Liquids or gels may be kept in original packages with the labels blackened or removed.
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Sharps Disposal
Sharps Disposal
Safe disposal of needles help prevent exposure to serious diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis. Free Home Use-Medical Sharps containers are available to residents at any Ottawa County Department of Public Health office. Once containers are full, you may exchange them for new ones at our offices. Only sharps containers provided by the Ottawa County Department of Public Health will be accepted. We dispose full containers through a licensed medical waste disposal company, to reduce any health or safety risks.
Click here for more information about the GR Red Project’s Clean Works Program – syringe access/needle exchange program.
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Used Motor Oil Recycling
Used Motor Oil Recycling
Each year, thousands of gallons of used motor oil is produced by do-it-yourself oil changes. Improper management of used oil can have detrimental effects on the environment. As little as one quart of oil can contaminate 2 million gallons of drinking water! Ottawa County residents can recycle used oil or any other automotive fluids (free of charge) at any Resource Recover Service Center.
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What to do with Latex Paint
What to do with Latex Paint
Unusable latex paint, while not considered hazardous, must be dried prior to disposal. When drying latex paint, always choose an area that is well ventilated, protected from the elements and not accessible to children or pets.
For small amounts of paint, simply open the container and allow the contents to air dry. To solidify larger quantities of latex paint, mix in an absorbent such as cat litter. Mix in enough absorbent until the paint becomes difficult to stir and is no longer liquid. Allow to dry with the lid off. The container may be placed in the regular trash.
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Mercury
Mercury
Mercury is a toxic element found in household devices like thermometers and thermostats. Mercury should be carefully handled to prevent mercury spills and should be properly disposed. Exposure or inhalation of mercury vapors can lead to neurological damage and several other health hazards.
Mercury Containing Thermometers
The Thermometer exchange mercury containing thermometers for a free digital thermometer at any Ottawa County Department of Public Health office or Resource Recovery Service Center. Limit one digital thermometer per resident.Mercury Containing Devices and Elemental Mercury
Schools, homes, health care facilities, and businesses may have mercury containing devices such as barometers, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, mercury switches and elemental mercury. Please call (616) 393-5645 for instructions on proper handling of mercury and to arrange for disposal.
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) and fluorescent lights contain very small amounts of mercury in the form of a vapor powder. Local retailers may accept CFLs. To find an outlet near you, please visit www.earth911.com and use the search function for your area. Ottawa County residents can recycle four and eight foot fluorescent light bulbs (free of charge) at any Ottawa County Resource Recovery Service Center. A fee for disposal services will apply to businesses.
Useful Links
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Pesticide Disposal
Clean Sweep Free Pesticide Disposal
Clean Sweep is a FREE, non-regulatory program to help you safely dispose of banned and/or unusable pesticides or herbicides. Any Michigan homeowner, farm, greenhouse, nursery, golf course or other end user of pesticides or herbicides can use this service. Old, unwanted, out-of-date or unusable pesticides or herbicides can be dropped off (free of charge) for safe disposal at one of our Resource Recovery Service Centers.
- Scrap Metal
- Tire Recycling
- Composting
- Vehicles