Trash and Recycling Services


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Trash Collection
The City of Brighton provides weekly trash collection. On Tuesdays, trash is collected North of Main Street. On Wednesdays, trash is collected south of Main Street. Only trash that fits in the Waste Management-provided cart will be collected. If you have more items than what will fit in your cart, please see the "Bulk Items" section below.

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Each residence in the City of Brighton is entitled to one large / bulk item picked up free per calendar year. If you have something that will not fit in your curb cart (furniture, carpet, appliances, etc.), please contact Waste Management at 866-797-9018 to schedule your item to be picked up on your next regularly-scheduled pick up date.

After a resident redeems their one free large/bulk item pickup, additional large/bulk items can be picked up curbside at a cost of $15 per item. Additionally, properly bagged smaller items that will not fit in a curb cart, can also be picked up for an additional charge. Please contact Waste Management for costs.

It is advised to call at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled pick up day to arrange for any bulk or additional bag pick up.

The Bagster (The Dumpster in a Bag)
The Bagster bag is a heavy-duty bag provided by Waste Management that can hold up to 3,300 pounds of waste and construction debris.

Call 1-877-789-BAGS (2247) or click here to visit Waste Management’s website for complete information on the Bagster

Recycling
Click here to see a detailed list of what IS and what IS NOT acceptable recycling material.

The City of Brighton recycling program runs year round. Recyclables are collected on the same day as refuse by a dedicated recycling truck.

Recyclable items include newsprint, envelopes without windows, glass, tin/aluminum, magazines, box board, and plastics with numbers #1, #2, #4, #5, and #7.

As with trash, only recycling that fits in the Waste Management-provided cart will be collected.  If you have more items than what will fit in your cart, please see the "Bulk Items" section above.

Expanded Recycling through TerraCycle®
In our continued effort to keep as much waste as possible out of landfills, the City of Brighton has become a recycling drop off partner with TerraCycle® to recycle all products related to Brita®, Oral Care products and razors.

Brita®
Brita® filters, pitchers, dispensers, bottles, faucet systems, and packaging may be recycled.  The Brita® products and packaging are separated by composition and shredded to make new recycled products. The carbon filters are separated for use in polymers.  By choosing Brita® over bottled water, we can replace 1,800 standard 16.9 oz. single-use plastic bottles each year and help save unused plastic from ending up in garbage landfills and oceans.

Oral Care Products
All oral care products and their packaging may be recycled; you can drop off all brands of used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothbrush outer packaging and floss containers to be recycled. Once the oral care products are collected, the products and packaging are cleaned and separated by material type.  The materials are recycled into raw formats that manufacturers use to make new products.  Please note that at this time no electric toothbrushes, battery toothbrushes or their parts are accepted for recycling through this program.

Please note that at this time no electric toothbrushes, battery toothbrushes or their parts are accepted for recycling through this program. 

Razors
All brands of razors, razor blades, and both their rigid and flexible plastic packaging may be recycled. To learn more about TerraCycle®’s recycling process, visit www.terracycle.com.

The City of Brighton City Hall (200 N. First) or Department of Public Services (420 S. Third Street) have drop off boxes in their lobby for any of these items.

Household Battery Recycling
The City of Brighton, in cooperation with Livingston County Hazardous Waste Disposal, has two locations where residents can drop off used household batteries. There are bins in both lobbies of City Hall and the Department of Public Works building.

Razor Recycling
The Gillette Razor Recycling Program, provided through Terracycle, is now available for residents in the City and surrounding areas! Residents can drop off all brands of razors, razor blades, and both their rigid and flexible plastic packages at the City’s DPW at 420 S. Third Street.

After the items are received by Terracycle, they are broken down and separated by material.  Plastics are cleaned and pelletized to be recycled into new products, such as picnic tables, park benches, etc.  The metal is sent for smelting and conversion to new alloys.

Fluorescent Compact Bulb, Fluorescent Tubes, and Dry Cell Household Battery Recycling
Waste Management offers a way for residents to recycle for fluorescent compact bulbs, fluorescent tubes and dry cell household batteries.  Energy Star Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) consume 75 percent less electricity than incandescent bulbs and last 10 times longer. One CFL can save $30 in energy costs over its lifetime, reduce coal consumption by 200 pounds, and prevent more than 400 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions.

But sustainability is about more than using energy efficient products. It also carries a responsibility to prevent waste of useful materials and to reduce the impact of manufacturing on the environment. For instance, producing an aluminum can from recycled cans consumes 95% less energy than making that same can with raw materials.

By recycling CFL’s, tubes and batteries we reclaim the glass, metals, and plastics used to produce them. But recycling provides an added benefit, as these products contain heavy metals or other toxins that can contaminate the environment if disposed of in a landfill. Click here to link to the page to purchase your boxes.

Recycle Livingston
170 Catrell Street
Howell
517-548-4439
www.recyclelivingston.org
Recycle Livingston provides recycling service for paper, plastic, metal/aluminum, glass, Styrofoam, electronics, batteries, etc. They have just introduced a program to recycle VHS / DVD and CD's.  

Livingston County Recycling Events
Livingston County will be holding several different recycling events this year. You can visit their website for information on all of the events here.  

Scrap Tire Recycling Drop-Off Event
A free scrap tire collection allows for Livingston County residents to responsibly dispose of car and light truck tires. Online registration is required and there is a limit of 10 tires per address. Please check https://www.livgov.com/dpw/ .

TV, Computer & Electronics Collection
ChemTrend in Howell has once again offered Livingston County an Electronics Recycling Grant.  Electronic waste collection (TV’s, electronics, etc.) is done only during scheduled Collection Events. No appointments will be necessary.  We have a new location for this event at 3535 Grand Oaks Drive, Howell (Livingston County Road Commission). Check website for the Collection Event date here: https://www.livgov.com/dpw/

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Events 
To register, visit:  https://www.livgov.com/dpw/.  Specific Location of each event will be sent with confirmations. IN THE EVENT THAT A SIGN UP IS FULL - Try again every few days.  People sign up and cancel regularly.  Generally the last week before the event there are also a good amount of cancellations. These events provide a free and convenient opportunity for residents to safely eliminate unwanted hazardous materials from their home, workshop and garage.  Acceptable Materials List will also be emailed with the online confirmation. Items can only be dropped off on event days and only with a REQUIRED APPOINTMENT. 

Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale 
The Rain Barrel & Compost Bin Sale Link is: Https://livingston.compostersale.com. 2023 Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale is through April 21, 2023 or until stock is sold out. This is a PRE-SALE event only – all items must be pre-ordered by the deadline.  Questions or to be added to their Email list, email Solidwaste@livgov.com or call 517-545-9609.

Latex Paint Recycling 
Fees apply per can – cash or check only.  1 Quart can = Free, 1 Gallon can = $1 each, and 5 Gallon can = $4 each.  No oil based, flammable or combustible products.  Appointment not required.  Please check https://www.livgov.com/dpw/  for event dates.

Textile Recycling
Simple Recycling provides collection and recycling of clothing and small household items at no cost to the resident or municipality. This textile recycling program is offered in addition to your residential waste and recycling services.

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Which of these can be Recycled? ALL OF THEM!  Simple Recycling can help you recycle everything on this list AND MORE! Give your clothes and other unwanted items a second life. Visit www.simplerecycling.com or call 866-863-5068 today to schedule a FREE pickup appointment. It’s simple, convenient, and did we tell you? It’s FREE! On your appointed day, just leave the items you want collected in any type of boxes or bags, on your porch (or wherever you tell them) by 7:30 a.m. 

Residents can schedule a porch pick up for these items by visiting Simple Recycling’s website at www.simplerecycling.com and select “Michigan” from the drop-down menu under “SCHEDULE A FREE PICKUP” and select “Get Started”. You will then select your location, select a pickup date and then provide further details. 

Where Can I Get More Bags? 
Request more bags through Simple Recycling by clicking here.  Bags will be mailed directly to your home. You can also pick up a bag from a Bag Station set up in the lobby at Brighton City Hall and at the Brighton Department of Public Works building.

Brighton City Hall 
200 N First Street 
Brighton, MI 48116 
810-227-1911 

Brighton DPW 
420 S Third Street 
Brighton, MI 48116 
810-225-8001 

In addition to Simple Recycling, there are other ways that City residents can recycle unwanted clothing. Donations can be made to Recycle Livingston, The Salvation Army, local churches, and at approved donation bins located throughout the City. Please see the below map for bin locations. 

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 85% of all clothing ends up in the landfill

Only 15% is recycled or donated.

95% of worn or torn textiles can be recycled

14.3 million tons of clothing fills our landfills each year

 

Please remember that textiles are not permitted in your curbside recycling bin.

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