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Our mission is to provide a waste and recycling program which encourages environmentally responsibl

CART operates out of Operations & Maintenance, a division of the City of Lansing's Public Service Department.

10/26/2026

The public comment period for Ingham County’s draft Materials Management Plan is now open!

The new MMP will replace Ingham County’s existing Solid Waste Management Plan and will establish long term goals and strategies for improving recycling and composting access, reducing waste sent to landfills, and strengthening overall materials management systems across the County. The plan will also include facility siting strategies, a county profile, and mechanisms to enforce and fund the MMP.

Ingham County will accept comments through November 24, 2026. Comments can be sent to [email protected], or they can be given at the public hearing scheduled for tomorrow, October 27, 2026.

View the draft MMP, public comment instructions, and public hearing information here: https://ingham.org/departments_and_officials/environmental_sustainability_office/draft_mmp_approval.php

10/26/2026

Reminder: The curbside collection of yard waste will resume a weekly collection schedule starting next Monday, November 2, 2026.

See more: https://www.lansingmi.gov//yard-waste?contentId=b8817f77-d85c-449c-b197-f85d801f0dcd&mode=dialog

10/23/2026

Know before you go! Learn which Styrofoam™ items are accepted at Lansing’s Recycling Drop-off Center (601 E South St) in this quick, helpful video.

Learn more at: https://www.lansingmi.gov/recycling-drop-off-center

10/20/2026

Important: The curbside collection of yard waste will resume a weekly collection schedule starting Monday, November 2, 2026.

See more: https://www.lansingmi.gov//yard-waste?contentId=b8817f77-d85c-449c-b197-f85d801f0dcd&mode=dialog

09/30/2026

Join the City of Lansing in celebrating Food Waste Prevention Week! Reducing food waste helps to lower greenhouse gas emissions, saves resources, and supports a healthier environment. You can make a difference by recycling your food scraps through Lansing's Food Scrap Drop-Off Program.

Learn more about Food Waste Prevention week at https://www.foodwastepreventionweek.com
Get details about Lansing's Food Scraps Drop-Off Program at https://www.lansingmi.gov/foodscraps

09/17/2026

The September edition of the Sustainability Newsletter is now available!

To view the current and previous editions, please visit: https://www.lansingmi.gov/1345/Sustainability-Newsletter

Sign up to receive emailed versions of the Sustainability Newsletter here: https://www.lansingmi.gov/GreenNews

09/16/2026

Come out to our Tire Recycling Event this Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm! The event will be hosted at the Ingham County Road Department (301 Bush St, Mason).

Only passenger car and truck tires are accepted with a limit of 10 tires per vehicle.

09/07/2026

Reminder: In observance of Labor Day, CART collections will be delayed by one day starting on Monday, September 7, 2026.

The regular collection schedule will resume on Monday, September 14, 2026.

See advisory for more details: https://www.lansingmi.gov//recycling-trash-yard-waste?contentId=db82b628-8007-4bf4-ab9d-55abb5cedbc2&mode=dialog

07/06/2026

Reminder: Make sure to utilize our weekly yard waste collection. Please remember that all branches and materials set at the curbside must meet all yard waste guidelines to be collected.

Learn more at: https://www.lansingmi.gov/645/Yard-Waste

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July! Try reducing your food waste by bringing your holiday food scraps to one of the 6 drop-off locations around Lansing!

Learn more at: https://www.lansingmi.gov/foodscraps

Address

601 E South Street
Lansing, MI
48910

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15174834400

Website

http://www.lansingrecycles.com/, http://www.lansingmi.gov/CART

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