Isabella County Recycling Center

MRFRecycling

Mt Pleasant, MI

Facility details

Address
4208 E River Rd
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Phone
(989) 773-9631
Website
wm.com
Facility type
MRF, Recycling
Operator
Municipal
County
Isabella County
EPA Region
5
Data sources
EPA, FMCSA SAFER May 2026
Last verified
2026-10-09
Also listed as
Isabella County Materials Recovery Facility

EPA record

Listed in the EPA Facility Registry: 110034149188

Programs on file: NPDES permit MIS410833 · NPDES permit MIS420062

Interest types: ICIS-NPDES NON-MAJOR

EPA record updated 2014-12-29

About this facility

A materials recovery facility, or MRF, is the plant where mixed curbside recycling is sorted. Collection trucks tip commingled material on the floor, and a line of screens, magnets, eddy-current separators, optical sorters and hand-picking stations separates it into bales of cardboard, paper, plastics by resin, aluminum and steel for sale to end markets. MRFs mainly serve haulers and municipal programs rather than walk-in customers, although some operate a public drop-off area. Contamination such as bagged recyclables, food waste and hoses slows the line and lowers bale value. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead before bringing material, since many MRFs accept only contracted route loads.

Typically accepted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

  • Cardboard and mixed paper
  • Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Glass containers (program dependent)
  • Cartons (program dependent)

Typically accepted at Recycling Center facilities

  • Cardboard and mixed paper
  • Plastic bottles and containers
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Scrap metal
  • Electronics (at some sites)

Hours, fees and accepted materials vary by site — call ahead before hauling a load.

Nearby facilities

Nearest landfill: Northern Oaks Recycling & Disposal Facility, Harrison — 25.5 mi

Area served

Serves Mount Pleasant, Rosebush, Shepherd, Winn, Weidman, Coleman, Elwell.

County context

One of 5 recycling centers in Isabella County, MI.

ZIP 48858 population 42,732.

Michigan solid-waste agency: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE)