Waste Disposal in Kent County, MI

15 facilities across 5 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.

4.8

PADNOS Turner Recycling Center

Grand Rapids, MI · 497 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerRecycling drop-off location

4.0

Pitsch Co

Grand Rapids, MI · 260 reviews

Waste FacilityWaste management service

4.7

West Side Iron & Metal

Grand Rapids, MI · 202 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerJunkyard

4.1

City Of Grand Rapids Yard Waste Drop Off and Compost Site

Grand Rapids, MI · 176 reviews

Waste FacilityWaste management service

3.9

South Kent Landfill

Byron Center, MI · 101 reviews

LandfillGarbage dump

4.5

North Kent Recycling and Waste Center

Rockford, MI · 101 reviews

LandfillRecycling centerGarbage dump

4.6

Division Metal Recyclers

Grand Rapids, MI · 101 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.9

Kent County Recycling and Education Center

Grand Rapids, MI · 69 reviews

Recycling CenterFree for residentsRecycling centerEducation center

3.9

Richmond Transfer Station

Grand Rapids, MI · 53 reviews

Transfer StationWaste management service

4.5

Grand Rapids Iron & Metal - METALS YARD

Grand Rapids, MI · 26 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerCopper supplier

4.0

Dusty's Scrap Metal / West Michigan Iron & Metal Inc.

Wyoming, MI · 22 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerJunkyard

3.8

All Car Auto Parts & Scrap Metal Recycling

Rockford, MI · 11 reviews

Scrap MetalScrap metal dealerAppliance parts supplier

2.4

Kent County Public Works Department

Grand Rapids, MI · 9 reviews

Waste FacilityCounty government office

5.0

Kent County Waste To Energy

Grand Rapids, MI · 3 reviews

Waste FacilityCounty government officeEnergy supplier

SafeChem Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff

Belmont, MI

Recycling CenterRecycling drop-off location

About Waste Disposal in Kent County

Kent County in Michigan has 15 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 5 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is PADNOS Turner Recycling Center in Grand Rapids, rated 4.8 stars from 497 reviews.

County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many Kent County sites offer free or discounted dumping for residents and turn away or surcharge everyone else. Bring ID, call ahead for current fees, and keep hazardous materials separate. Paint, chemicals, and batteries usually need a dedicated hazardous waste drop-off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I dump trash in Kent County, Michigan?

There are 15 waste disposal facilities across 5 cities in Kent County, Michigan, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.

Do I have to be a Kent County resident to use the dump?

It depends on the facility. County-run sites often serve residents only, or charge non-residents a higher rate, and may ask for ID or a utility bill as proof of residency. Private facilities usually take anyone willing to pay the gate fee. Check the listing or call ahead.

What is the best-rated facility in Kent County?

The top facility in Kent County is PADNOS Turner Recycling Center in Grand Rapids with a 4.8-star rating from 497 Google reviews.

Cities in Kent County

Belmont1 facility Byron Center1 facility Grand Rapids10 facilities Rockford2 facilities Wyoming1 facility

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