Plastic

Plastic Bottles & Jugs

• See CURBSIDE RECYCLING Programs in this guide.
• See DROP-OFF RECYCLING Programs in this guide
• Returnable Bottles: most grocery stores have Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) or accept plastic bottles sold in their store for return of deposit and recycling. The Michigan Bottle Bill is described below.



• Michigan Bottle Bill: Michigan is one of 11 states with a beverage container deposit law. Only "beverage containers" require a deposit and can be redeemed. The law states under MCL Section 445.571(b) that a beverage means a “soft drink, soda water, carbonated natural mineral water, or other nonalcoholic carbonated drink; beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content; or a mixed wine drink or a mixed spirit drink.” Bringing beverage containers from out of state on which no deposit was paid in Michigan for the purpose of collecting a deposit on the containers is illegal. More information about the Michigan Bottle Bill can be found by searching "Bottle Bill" at the MI Dept. of Environmental Quality website, www.michigan.gov/deq/.

Plastic Foam/Styrofoam

• See CURBSIDE RECYCLING Programs in this guide.
• See DROP-OFF RECYCLING Programs in this guide

Plastic Garden Pots

• The Plastic Pot Recycling collection at The Home Depot opened for the season on April 22, 2009.  Recycle plastic garden pots, polystyrene cell packs, and trays at participating Home Depot stores.

Packaging Peanuts

• The UPS Store: 717 St. Joseph Dr, St. Joseph. 983-5754.
  239 E. Michigan Street, Paw Paw. 269-657-8080.
• Packaging Service Companies: many packaging service companies accept clean packaging peanuts for reuse. Inquire directly with the company for instructions.
• Southeast Berrien County Landfill Recycle Station: 3200 Chamberlain Road, Buchanan, 695-2500.
• St. Joseph Recycle Drop-off Center: Broad Street in St. Joseph.
• ZBattery: 1826 Hilltop Rd., St. Joseph. 983-7155. www.zbattery.com.

Boat Shrink Wrap

• County Sponsored Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program: Berrien County Marina's and Boat Storage Facilities can contact Berrien County Resource Recovery to learn more about this program, 983-7111 ext. 8234.