Michigan
Recycling drop-off
Otsego County recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Otsego County Recycling Drop-off Program.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Countywide single-stream recycling bins, funded by the county recycling millage and run with the Otsego Conservation District.
Hours
- All five sites accept items 24/7.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit fee stated on the linked page; confirm access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the facility for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Drop-off recycling | No fee stated (millage-funded) |
Hazardous waste
Not a general household hazardous waste drop-off. Consult the county program for those materials.
Holiday closures
Holiday closures not published on the linked facility page. Confirm before a holiday visit.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Sites: West, 71 Hayes Tower Road, Gaylord (south of Hayes Township Hall); North, 621 Garfield Street, Vanderbilt; Central, 931 S. Otsego Avenue, Gaylord; South, 247 Old State Road, Gaylord (across from Otsego Lake Township Cemetery); East, 2932 Rock Road, Johannesburg (at the Charlton-Chester-Dover Transfer Station).
- Accepted, clean and dry, all in one bin: empty aerosol cans; aseptic and drink cartons; metal and aluminum cans, foil and trays; flattened cardboard; freezer paperboard; glass containers of all colors; scrap metal that fits in the bin; paper, books and phone books; plastic containers of all types, garden plastics, pails and buckets; plastic film and bags; Styrofoam egg cartons and packaging; marine shrink wrap; bubble wrap; pizza boxes with greasy parts cut out.
- Not accepted: batteries, packing peanuts, CDs and DVDs, window and mirror glass, chains, hoses, rope, wire and tarps, light bulbs of any type, and hazardous waste.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.