Berrien County Recycling

06/11/2026

The Berrien County Community Recycling Programs are coordinated by Berrien County Parks Department Staff. Check out the Summer Parks newsletter for recycling event updates, as well as fun and exciting things happening at the County Parks!

Welcome the summertime with Berrien County Parks!
Check out this year's line-up of events and outdoor activities in the new Summer Newsletter https://www.berriencounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/23876/2026-Summer-Parks-Newsletter-PDF?bidId=

Events at Love Creek Nature Center & County Park
🦋 Monarch Festival
📸 Photography in Nature Walk
📖 Nature Journaling Walk
🤲 Stewardship Days
🌊 The Creation of the Great Lakes
🚴 LoveBikeTober Fest

Events at Madeline Bertrand County Park
🥏 Disc Golf Derby!

Activities at Silver Beach County Park
🏊‍♀️ Swimming
🍦 Concessions at Wally & Gertz
🍔 Picnic Areas and Grills
🚣‍♂️ Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals
🎣 Fishing on the South Pier
🏐 Volleyball Courts
🤸 Playground (Accessible-friendly!)

Activities at Galien River County Park
🚶 Walk on the nature trails & marsh boardwalks
🌳 Canopy Walkway and Marsh Overlook Platform
🎣 Fishing Platform

Community Recycling Events!
♻️ September 12, 2026, at Silver Beach County Park
♻️ October 3, 2026, at Southeast Berrien County Landfill Recycle Center

06/03/2026

A huge Thank You to everyone who attended the 2026 Community Recycling Event (Drive-Thru) - Chikaming event yesterday! Also to our rock star vendors and the volunteers who make the heavy lifting, setup and breakdown look easy! 👏💚

Missed the event? No worries! We still have events scheduled throughout the rest of the year and there are local options available all year long. ♻️

Next Event 📆: Saturday, September 12 at Silver Beach County Park in St. Joe

The rest of the 2026 Berrien County Community Recycling Event dates and information can be found here (Facebook events) or on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/4nv4Ggy

06/02/2026

Today's the day - 2026 Community Recycling Event (Drive-Thru) - Chikaming! ♻️

The team will be out of the office all day preparing for the event so please see our website or the Facebook event for more info! 👉

06/01/2026

What can you bring to the 2026 Community Recycling Event (Drive-Thru) - Chikaming event? 🤔

ACCEPTED ITEMS AT THIS EVENT (IN ORDER):
✅ Electronics (some fees apply)
✅ Household Hazardous Waste

Tuesday, June 2, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Chikaming Township Hall, 13535 Red Arrow Hwy, Harbert.

Click the link for more details! 👉 https://bit.ly/4tAEsL5

05/26/2026

📣 COMING UP! 📣

The next 2026 Berrien County Community Recycling Event is almost here! 💚

📆: Tuesday, June 2

⏰: 2PM-6PM

📍: Chikaming Township Hall (13535 S. Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert)

ACCEPTED ITEMS AT THIS EVENT (IN ORDER):
✅ Electronics (some fees apply)
✅ Household Hazardous Waste

Click the link for more! 👉 https://bit.ly/4tAEsL5

05/25/2026

Host a zero-waste Memorial Day party! 🇺🇸

Use reusable cups, plates, and utensils for food and drinks. You can put together a cleanup group to help with dishes! 🍽️

Finger foods help reduce the number of plates and silverware used. Order food and drinks in bulk to avoid single-use items. 🍪

Try to use natural or reusable decor like flowers, themed serving platters, and candles. You can even see if there's a party kit service near you! They will drop off reusable party goods for rent, then pick them up when you're done!

05/23/2026

Almost half of the food in the U.S. goes to waste - approximately 3,000 pounds per second.

Reduce food waste by planning meals ahead, only buying what you need at the store, saving leftovers to eat later, or donating surplus food to local food drives and charities.

https://bit.ly/4uSWucA

05/21/2026

With summer right around the corner, you might be looking to update your wardrobe. 👚🩳

But did you know that Americans throw away over 34 billion pounds of clothing each year?

And only 15% are recycled or reused. Help combat waste by buying clothes that you will actually wear, not just what's trendy!

You can donate your clothes or take them to a clothing swap to find interesting pieces from others, and have fun while doing it!

05/18/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE! 📣

The next 2026 Berrien County Community Recycling Event is almost here! 💚

📆: Tuesday, June 2

⏰: 2PM-6PM

📍: Chikaming Township Hall (13535 S. Red Arrow Hwy., Harbert)

ACCEPTED ITEMS AT THIS EVENT (IN ORDER):
✅ Electronics (some fees apply)
✅ Household Hazardous Waste

Click the link for more! 👉 https://bit.ly/4tAEsL5