If your company is interested in collecting, processing or brokering Michigan-generated recycled material and you would like to list your company in the Michigan Recycled Materials Market Directory (RMMD), please download the RMMD (Word or PDF) form and return it to Lucy Doroshko, (doroshkol@michigan.gov) or fax it to 517/241-0858. With questions, call 517/373-1322.

Popular Lists from the RMMD 

The aim of the Michigan Recycled Materials Market Directory is to help Michigan businesses, communities, institutions and organizations find markets for recyclable materials. This directory includes listings for processors, collectors, and brokers in the following categories:

• DRUMS/BARRELS, (fiber, metal and plastic pails, buckets and totes) (printable version)
• GLASS, ** (jars, bottles, windows, light bulbs, fluorescent bulbs, etc.) (printable version)
• METALS,** (iron, steel, copper, aluminum, zinc, etc.) (printable version)
• OILS AND SOLVENTS, (antifreeze, used oil & filters, solvents, wipes, industrial oils, etc.) (printable version)
• PAPER, (newsprint, office paper, magazines, corrugated containers, etc.) (printable version)
• PLASTICS, (polyethylene, PET, polypropylene, thermoplastics, #1-7, etc.)  (printable version)  You may also want to check the national directory of plastics recyclers sponsored by the American Plastics Council.
• PALLETS/WOOD/YARD CLIPPINGS, (pallets, construction and demolition debris, etc.) (printable version)
• MISCELLANEOUS.(scrap tires;, dry cell batteries**; lead acid batteries; office equipment including computers, electronics, and toner cartridges; textiles, etc.) (printable version)
• COMPANY LIST (pdf), Alphabetical listing of all companies listed in the RMMD.

DISCLAIMER:
This directory of recycling collectors, brokers and processors was compiled by the Environmental Science and Services Division of DEQ to provide information about potential markets for Michigan generated recyclable waste materials based on responses from the companies to a number of questions about their operations. The quality of service provided by each company is not known or implied by this listing. The Environmental Science and Services Division does not recommend or endorse the services or products of any particular company listed herein, does not inspect these facilities, and does not represent that the companies are, or are not, in compliance with applicable federal and state environmental laws. As a generator of waste, you are ultimately responsible for its disposition. Use good judgment when contracting with any entity included in this directory.

U.S. EPA Volume to Weight Conversion Table for Collected Recyclables 

This directory lists companies and organizations that collect, process or serve as brokers for these materials. Information on "Minimum Quantity" and "Area" covered for pick-up is given, when known. However, pick-up is always dependent on how much material is available, the type and quality of the material and geographic area of the business. You may want to contact your MDEQ district office for information about a recycling business operating in your area.

The information in this directory is believed to be current, but market conditions for recyclable materials vary and the operations of many recycling companies frequently change. It is important to contact potential collectors, brokers or processors to determine current pick-up practices and prices. 

OTHER MARKET DIRECTORIES

*TIRES

Part 169 of Public Act 451 requires haulers and collectors of scrap tires in Michigan to be registered with the Department of Environmental Quality:

• Scrap Tire Program. For a current list of licensed haulers and collectors, contact the program office at 517/335-2690.

**MERCURY

For more information about mercury, and companies that accept mercury and mercury containing products for reclamation, please see Michigan's Mercury Pollution Prevention.

Materials exchanges are another source of listing and finding materials. Check out the Michigan Materials Exchange Service  for information about materials exchanges and how they can work for you.

This directory is intended to be a resource to encourage reuse and recycling of all discarded materials that have value. Many states have similar directories.  Listed below are links to these directories.