Williamstown Township

Recycling

Important Recycling Update

After much discussion, the Williamstown Township Board has decided to discontinue the regular monthly recycling. There are a couple reasons for this decision. First, by our count, approximately 120 households take advantage of the Township’s monthly recycling. The Board believes that the money spent on monthly recycling, approximately $6500 annually, could be used in other ways that would benefit more residents. Secondly, Granger now offers curbside recycling to 95% of the Township. The only area they don’t serve at this time is the far northeast corner of the Township. Granger is in the process of looking to add that area. The Board believes that the reason monthly recycling has decreased so much from prior years, is that more households are using the curbside recycling option.

If you still would like to take your recycling to a recycling station, Reclaimed by Design in Haslett and MSU Recycling in East Lansing are both great options. Check out their websites. They are open more hours and have more recycling options than the Township was able to provide.

The last monthly recycling day at the Township Hall will be December 13, 2025. Williamstown Township will still continue to offer special recycling events such as e-waste, metal, and bulk trash. The dates will be posted on our website and in future newsletters. The Township Board is still committed to doing helpful things to save the earth.

Note:  At the time of this writing, WM (Waste Management) has not responded to emails or phone calls about what recycling services they offer to Township households.


Monthly Recycling

Hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on the 2nd Saturday of the month ONLY
Where: Williamstown Township Hall, 4990 Zimmer Rd.

Unfortuantely, the Township is unable to collect outside the above hours.

The following items are collected:

  • Glass: clear and all colors – can be mixed
  • Plastic: 1-7, # 6 (Styrofoam) collected separately. NO LONGER COLLECTED:  bags, toys furniture, buckets, oil containers, plant pots, baskets.
    Please rinse and flatten
  • Paper: magazines, junk mail, newspaper, office paper, books – can be mixed
  • Corrugated cardboard and boxboard – broken down
  • Tin cans & aluminum – please rinse and flatten
  • Styrofoam #6 (no peanuts)

By flattening and crushing your items, you help the Township collect more and receive more for our commodities.

We do not accept the following except for special recycling dates (see below):

  • Batteries
  • Bags
  • Paint cans
  • Hazardous waste
  • Car tires (Check with your local car tire dealer.)
  • Electronics (Best Buy accepts most electronics and large appliance, with a few exceptions, and will take them at no charge.)
  • Fluorescent bulbs (For a fee, they can be recycled at: Cleanlites, 665 Hull Road, Mason. 517.676.0044)
  • Cooking oil (Recycle in gray plastic box at the gate: 5961 McCue Road, Holt. DO NOT put it in the trash, down the drain or on the ground!)
Information is available during recycling as to where these items can be recycled.
 
Township Community Garage Sale
During most scheduled recycling days (May through September) the Township hosts a community garage sale at the Township Hall Pavilion for resident participation. Pre-registration is required. Contact the Township Office for more information.

Special Recycling Schedule

  • August 9, 2025
    Metal – Items with freon = $20 each
    Trash (no construction materials)
    Electronics $20 per screen (including laptops, TV’s & monitors)
    Secure Documents