Canton Public Library

Acceptable items for recycling are newspapers, magazines, catalogs, school and office paper, shredded paper (in bags) and mail. Please, no cardboard, phonebooks, glass, metal, plastics or trash. Look for the recycling bin in the far southwestern corner of our staff parking lot. For more information, call (734) 397-0999

Moving? The library may have boxes available for your next move. If you need boxes, ask a library staff person at the check out desk if there are any available. We are happy to have them reused!

Local

Canton Computers - will recycle or repurpose unwanted computer equipment (excluding CRT monitors). Address: 1765 Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI Phone: 734-981-6600

Canton Waste Recycling - CWR is open for recycling (plastics, paper, cardboard, tin, glass, oil, paint (limit 5 one gallon containers), antifreeze and batteries) on scheduled Fridays (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Saturdays (8 a.m. to 11a.m.).

Cartridges for Kids - A recycling program that pays schools and nonprofit organizations cash for empty laser and inkjet cartridges, used cellphones, laptops, PDAs and iPods. You can also bring the following items only - empty laser and inkjet cartridges and used cellphones - to the Canton Public Library. Simply drop them off at the reception desk and we will ship them to Cartridges for Kids on your behalf.

Classic Computer Recovery Inc. - A computer and electronics recycling company. Address: 32400 Ford Rd, Garden City, MI Phone: 734-732-1192 or 734-732-1139

Costco.com Trade-In & Recycle Program - Trade in your PCs, LCD monitors, digital cameras, camcorders game systems & MP3 players for cash.

Dress for Success - Find Michigan locations for "Dress for Success" where you can donate womens' professional outfits.

Earth 911 - Find local depositories for a variety of recycled material.

Freecycle Network - You can post usable things you're wanting to get rid of (rather than throw them away!).

Give the Gift of Sight - Drop off your used eyewear at any LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical, BJ's Optical and Sunglass Hut or Lions Club location.

IKEA - IKEA will accept the following items for recycling: paper, cardboard, plastic bags, light bulbs, plastic bottles. Please make sure all items are cleaned before depositing. IKEA® is located at 41640 Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187. Their recycling bins are located near the exit vestibule by the Bistro. For more information please contact Malissa Miner at 734-981-3026 (extension 1365).

Michigan Recycling Coalition - The Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC) is a nonprofit environmental organization whose mission is to foster effective resource use in Michigan by developing a coalition of business, government, nonprofit and individual members working toward the common goals of waste reduction, recycling, reuse, composting and recycled-content purchasing.

My Green Electronics - Learn how to responsibly use, reuse and recycle electronics and make smarter electronic choices to protect and preserve the environment.

National Recycling Association - Take the recycling pledge! You will also find links to resources that will help you keep your pledge.

Peace, Love & Planet Inc. - A dual purpose, grassroots organization formed to provide alternatives for garden plastic not recycled curbside and to promote environmental education throughout metro Detroit. Plymouth Nursey is a participant. 

Recycle Your Cell Phone - Plug-In To eCycling has teamed up with leading cell phone manufacturers, service providers and retailers to encourage Americans to recycle their cell phones and accessories.

The Reuse Center - accepts donations of reusable household goods, office supplies, and building materials that it resells to the general public at affordable prices.

Salvation Army - Find Adult Rehabilitation Centers (ARC) and Family Stores in Michigan where you can donate a variety of items.

Superuse - Superuse is a online community of designers, architects and everybody else who is interested in inventive ways of recycling.

Swap Tree - Swap books, trade CDs, DVDs and video games with other users for free.

UPS - Store Accepts and reuses styrofoam peanuts. Address: 42015 Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187 Phone: 734-981-8200

World Environment Organization Recycling Database - Fun ideas that you can do with your old stuff.