Recycling

A complete list of recyclables accepted by SOCRRA can be accessed on SOCRRA's web site, www.socrra.org. Questions? Call SOCRRA at 248-288-5150.

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2008-09 Collection Guide

For the most up-to-date information on curbside recycling guidelines, household waste and drop-off center information, etc., please visit the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority website at http://socrra.org/srr.htm.

Did you Know

Every piece of paper, bottle or can set in your recycling bin is CASH for your community. SOCRRA communities are rebated approximately $860,000 per year.
Recycling rebates keep overall trash and recycling collection costs down. This means more dollars stay in your wallet, rather than being paid out in taxes.
Last year, SOCRRA residents recycled 31,000,000 pounds of materials with these impacts:
- Paper and cardboard recycled saved 221,000 trees.
- Glass recycled saved 6,000 gallons of fuel.
- Plastic recycled saved 2,622 barrels of oil.
- Metal recycled could be used to build 76 metal framed homes.
- SOCRRA recycling kept 21,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from being emitted - the equivalent of taking 8,300 cars off the road for one year.
- SOCRRA recycling saved enough energy to power all of the homes in Beverly Hills for a full year

You Can Make a Difference!

SOCRRA Drop-Off Center

Location: 995 Coolidge, Troy
(Between 14 & 15 Mile Roads, across from Meijer)

Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday - 8:00am - Noon

Open to the public at no cost.
No appointment necessary

What's Recyclable at the Drop Off Center?

Everything that goes in your recycling bin plus...

Hardback Books
Automotive Batteries
Plastic Bags
DVD,CD,VHS, Floppy Disks, Cassette Tapes

FREE Paper Shredding

Bring in your personal documents and shred them yourself

Used Clothing Collection

Drop your used clothing, shoes, blankets and toys in clothes collection bins

Special Disposal Services

SOCRRA residents only.
Appointment required. Call 248-288-5153.
No businesses, please.

Household Hazardous Waste

Residents may call to bring their toner & ink jet cartridges, paints, solvents, garden chemicals, household cleaners, insulin syringes, medications, compact fluorescent light bulbs, oils, and other household hazardous waste from homes.

Check the SOCRRA website for a complete list.

Electronic Equipment

Don’t trash that technology...Recycle your old electronic equipment! SOCRRA accepts computer monitors, CPUs, printers, TVs, radios, telephones, cell phones, copy machines, fax machines, stereos, VCRs and CD players. No wooden cabinets.

SOCRRA Curbside Recycling Guidelines

Household Batteries (in clear baggies)
Paper, paperback books, mail, newspapers, magazines, catalogs and phone books. Place in paper or plastic grocery bag. No hardcover books. Shredded paper may be placed in see-through plastic bag.
Empty metal cans, aluminum foil and small scrap metal items
Empty food and beverage boxes, milk cartons, paper cups, drink & juice boxes.
Glass bottles: clear, brown, blue and green
All plastic containers that fit in your recycling bin
Reminder: Empty and Rinse Containers

More Metal Recycling

Need to recycle large metal items? Place items such as grills, bikes, lawn mowers, washers, dryers, file cabinets, shelving and water heaters next to your recycling bin.

Report scavenging!

Residents are asked to report scavenging to their local police department or report online.

Cardboard Preparation

Unfold, flatten and bundle boxes with twine or tape, and place next to or under bin. Bundles must be no larger than your recycling bin.
Unfold, flatten and stuff tightly all boxes and paper items into a larger box, no larger than the size of your recycling bin.

Questions? Call (248) 288-5150 or visit

Save a Step

Bring any size cardboard box to SOCRRA’s drop off facility. No need to break down boxes. Make sure boxes are empty and clear of packaging materials and trash.

Recycling is as Easy as 1-2-3

Place all paper items in a bag or separate bin.
Place metal, glass bottles, and plastic containers loose in the bin, along with bagged batteries.
Place bins at the curb.

Look What's Available at WWW.SOCRRA.ORG

Learn more about the process of recycling.
Discover where SOCRRA’s recyclables go.
Take virtual tours of the recycling facility, trash transfer station or compost site.
Sign up for eNews and receive monthly updates through email.
Need a place to take hard-to-recycle items?
Check out the Waste Reduction Guide.
See the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Report scavenging.

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