Drop-Off Center Locations
Modern Waste Systems operates many recycling drop off centers in Jackson and Washtenaw counties. Here is a list of recycling drop-off centers:
Jackson County
- Napoleon Township – Modern Waste Systems, 7245 S. Brooklyn Rd., Napoleon
Washtenaw County
- Freedom Township - 11508 Pleasant Lake Rd., Lima Center
- Sharon Township – G.E. Wacker Oil, 9050 M-52, Manchester
Materials - Drop-Off Centers
Due to contamination issues, Modern Waste Systems can only accept the following materials at our drop-off centers:
- Tin & Aluminum
- Plastic Bottles & Jugs
- Cardboard – corrugated only
Modern Waste Systems does not accept the following materials at our drop-off centers:
- Newsprint including glossy, magazines and junk mail
- Scrap Iron
- Plastics - vinyl siding, hangers, toys, shrink wrap, flower trays, plastic fencing, plastic bags and automotive fluid containers
- Glass - food and beverage 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
Curbside Recycling Program
Our curbside recycling program accepts the following materials:
- Cardboard
- Junk Mail
- Paperboard
- Newspaper
- Magazines and Catalogs
- Tin & Aluminum Cans
- Plastic Bottles & Jugs
Our curbside recycling program does not accept the following materials:
- Scrap Iron
- Plastics - vinyl siding, hangers, toys, shrink wrap, flower trays, plastic fencing, plastic bags and automotive fluid containers
- Glass - food and beverage 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