Modern Waste Systems operates many recycling drop off sites in Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee and Washtenaw counties. Here is a list of recycling drop off sites:

Hillsdale County

  • Somerset Township - 12715 E. Chicago Rd., Somerset Center

Jackson County

  • City of Jackson – N. Mechanic St. (behind the Goodwill Store/Station)
  • Grass Lake Township - 119 North Lake Street, Grass Lake
  • Leoni Township – 913 Fifth St., Michigan Center
  • Napoleon Township – Modern Waste Systems, 7245 S. Brooklyn Rd., Napoleon

Lenawee County

  • Adrian Township – 2970 Tipton Hwy., Adrian Charter Township Hall
  • Clinton Township – 172 W. Michigan, Clinton
  • Raisin Township - 5525 Occidental Hwy., Tecumseh

Washtenaw County

  • Freedon Township - 11508 Pleasant Lake Rd., Lima Center
  • Sharon Township – G.E. Wacker Oil, 9050 M-52, Manchester

Modern Waste Systems accepts the following materials:

Newsprint including glossy, magazines and junk mail

Glass - Clean food and beverage containers only (clear, brown and amber), please remove lids.

Tin, Aluminum and Scrap Iron

Plastics – HDE #1 & #2 Only.

Cardboard – Corrugated Only

Modern Waste Systems does not accept the following materials:

Plastics - Vinyl Siding, Hangers, Toys, Shrink Wrap, Flower Trays, Plastic Fencing, Plastic Bags and Automotive Fluid Containers

Window Glass, Drinking Glasses, Sliding Glass Doors, Dishes and Light Bulbs

Metal - Non-food containers, gas cans, air conditioners, burning barrels, chairs and garage door openers

Wood

Styrofoam

Garbage