Grand Rapids Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Grand Rapids recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Corrugated cardboard and clean paperboard boxes
- Clean office paper, newspapers, inserts, and magazines
- Metal food and beverage cans (rinsed clean)
- Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars (clean with lids on)
- Glass bottles and food jars (clean and rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, wrap, and film packaging
- Styrofoam cups, plates, and takeout cartons
- Food scraps, liquids, and soiled paper products
- Electronics, batteries, and yard trimmings
- Textiles, clothing, and ceramic items
Can you recycle these items in Grand Rapids?
Can you recycle cardboard in Grand Rapids?
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Can you recycle pizza boxes in Grand Rapids?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Grand Rapids?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Grand Rapids?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in Grand Rapids?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Grand Rapids?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Grand Rapids?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in Grand Rapids?
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Can you recycle plastic #7 in Grand Rapids?
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Can you recycle glass in Grand Rapids?
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Can you recycle aluminum in Grand Rapids?
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Can you recycle shredded paper in Grand Rapids?
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DPW & sanitation contact
City of Grand Rapids Public Works Department Materials Management Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 616-456-3000
300 Monroe Avenue NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503
These collection rules cover Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Grand Rapids, MI?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Cart shall be at the curb with arrows on the lid facing the street by 7:00 am the day of service to guarantee collection. Carts must be at least three feet from any obstruction, including other carts.. These rules apply to Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Grand Rapids?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Grand Rapids?
City bulk sticker can be purchased for $40 for bulky items, or scheduled online without a sticker. Place the bulky item at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the following business day. Items are collected within one week. The listed limit is 2 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 616-456-3000 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Grand Rapids?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard and clean paperboard boxes, Clean office paper, newspapers, inserts, and magazines, Metal food and beverage cans (rinsed clean), Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars (clean with lids on), Glass bottles and food jars (clean and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, wrap, and film packaging, Styrofoam cups, plates, and takeout cartons, Food scraps, liquids, and soiled paper products, Electronics, batteries, and yard trimmings, Textiles, clothing, and ceramic items. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Grand Rapids Curbside Collection Routes.