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1. Why was my recycling cart not picked up?

Recycling can be missed for a few reasons.

• Your cart was placed at the curbside too late: Carts must be at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. If possible, it is even encouraged to place your cart at the curbside the night prior to your collection day.
• Your recycling was contaminated: Any cart that includes unacceptable items in it will not be picked up. Instead, a tag will be left on it that explains why it was considered contaminated. For reference, view accepted and unaccepted items.
• Your cart was accidently missed: There is always the potential that your cart was accidently missed, although this is usually unlikely. If this is the case, call CART within 24 hours and notify them so that a driver can come back and pick it up.

2. What if I have excess materials that will not fit in my recycling cart?

Due to COVID-19, no additional items that are not securely contained in the green recycling cart will be picked up. Find additional information regarding this here.

Please note: Under normal circumstances, excess materials will be picked up if they are placed in a brown paper grocery bag or cardboard box next to your cart.

3. Where can I get a recycling cart?

If you are in need of a recycling cart, please call the CART office at (517) 483-4400 and select option 1.

4. What do I do with my recycling cart if I'm moving?

Simply leave the cart at the property for the next resident to use.

5. What should I do if my neighbor has left their recycling cart at the curbside for an extended period of time?

If the cart has been at the curbside for over 24 hours, you can:

• Submit a request using the Lansing Connect app. Lansing Connect can be downloaded for free on an electronic device or accessed online here.
• Call Code Compliance at (517) 483-4361 and file a report.

6. Where can I take my plastic grocery bags?

Plastic grocery bags are accepted by local retailers such as Walmart, Target and Kroger.

7. What should I do with my lightbulbs?

Since lightbulbs, both CFL and LED, are not allowed to be placed in your recycling cart, they can be taken to specific drop-off locations.

Drop-off Locations:

• Batteries Plus (3415 E. Saginaw St.)
• Bohnet Electric Co. (2918 N. Grand River Ave.)
• BWL Customer Service (1232 Haco Dr.)
• Capitol Lighting (4988 Northwind Dr.)
• City of East Lansing - Department of Public Works (1800 E. State St.)
• Delta Township Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Office (7710 W. Saginaw Hwy.)
• Franklin Energy (1400 Abbot Rd., Suite 400)
• Gilbert’s True Value Hardware (12900 S. US Highway 27, Suite 11)
• Hannah Community Center (819 Abbot Rd.)
• Horrocks Farm Market (7420 W. Saginaw Hwy.)
• Michigan Energy Options (405 Grove St.)
• Pet Supplies Plus (6030 . Pennsylvania Ave., #1)
• Standard Electric (733 N. Larch St.)

For additional information, visit the Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL).

8. If I change my own vehicle's oil, where can I take the oil to have it recycled?

Many facilities that change oil and auto dealerships accept vehicle oil. You can also contact the Ingham County Health Department - Environmental Health Division at (517) 887-4312 to find out if and when they are accepting oil or recycling.