Kent County Department of Public Works
Contacts
- reimaginetrash.simplybook.me
- Recycling & Education Center, 977 Wealthy St SW, 49504, Grand Rapids
- South Kent Recycling & Waste Center, 10300 S Kent Dr SW, 49315, Byron Center
- Off-site Education and Outreach
- Waste to Energy Facility, 950 Market SW , 49503, Grand Rapids
Opening hours
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Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Monday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Tuesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Wednesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Thursday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Friday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About the company
Kent County Department of Public Works has set a bold goal to divert 90% of Kent County-generated trash that goes to landfills by 2030. Our facilities include the Kent County Recycling & Education Center, North Kent Recycling & Waste Center, South Kent Recycling & Waste Center, and Waste to Energy Facility. Tours, education programs, bin rentals, ecokit rentals and more are available for free use to the public as we work together to reimagine trash and reduce waste to landfill.Our team
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Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
Guide: Vicinity & PWRecycle
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Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
Guide: Micah
Guide: Emma
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
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SpecialWaste
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
SpecialWaste
Top services
VIRTUAL Recycling Center Tour
60 min
Join a Resource Recovery Specialist for a LIVE walkthrough of the Recycling Center.Virtual facility tours take place through Zoom. A Zoom invitation will be sent to you upon confirmation of the booking.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
VIRTUAL Recycling Center Tour
VIRTUAL South Kent Landfill Tour
60 min
Join a Resource Recovery Specialist for a LIVE walkthrough on top of South Kent Landfill.Virtual facility tours take place through Zoom. A Zoom invitation will be sent to you upon confirmation of the booking.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
VIRTUAL South Kent Landfill Tour
Recycling Center Tour
60 min
Email Recycle@KentCountyMI.gov with requested tour location, tour day & time, number in group, age of group.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
Recycling Center Tour
VIRTUAL Waste to Energy Facility Tour
60 min
Join a Resource Recovery Specialist for a LIVE walkthrough of the Waste to Energy Facility.Virtual facility tours take place through Zoom. A Zoom invitation will be sent to you upon confirmation of the booking.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
VIRTUAL Waste to Energy Facility Tour
Special Burn - 1 hour appointment
60 min
All Burn Customers must provide the completed Waste Declaration Document to the Scale Attendant upon arrival for their appointment. Please see form below. Waste Declaration FormContact specialwaste@kentcountymi.gov for more information.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
Special Burn - 1 hour appointment
Special Burn - 2 hour appointment
120 min
All special burn customers must present a completed Waste Declaration document to the Scale House Attendant upon arrival to the facility. Please see form below.Waste Declaration Form Contact specialwaste@kentcountymi.gov for more information.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
Special Burn - 2 hour appointment
Watch Your Waste
45 min
Email Recycle@KentCountyMI.gov with requested presentation location, day & time, topic, number in group, age of group.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
Watch Your Waste
Reimagine Crafts
45 min
Email Recycle@KentCountyMI.gov with requested presentation location, day & time, topic, number in group, age of group.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
Reimagine Crafts
EcoKit Pick-Up
15 min
Email Recycle@KentCountyMI.gov with requested EcoKit, date of pick-up, and date of return.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
EcoKit Pick-Up
Event Request: Expo Booth
60 min
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
Event Request: Expo Booth
Composting 101
45 min
Email Recycle@KentCountyMI.gov with requested presentation location, day & time, topic, number in group, age of group.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
Composting 101
Paper or Plastic: The Great Debate
45 min
Email Recycle@KentCountyMI.gov with requested presentation location, day & time, topic, number in group, age of group.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
Paper or Plastic: The Great Debate
Packing a Waste Free Lunch
45 min
Email Recycle@KentCountyMI.gov with requested presentation location, day & time, topic, number in group, age of group.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
Packing a Waste Free Lunch
One-time Request
15 min
Select a possible start time for your request before providing details.
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
One-time Request
Permanent S.O.R.T. Bin Request
60 min
Perfect for a place in need of long-term waste diversion solutions — recycling, composting, returnables, and more!Please fill out the following information and a staff member will be in touch with further details to customize your S.O.R.T. bins for y
Kent County Department of Public Works
Grand Rapids, 1500 Scribner Ave NW
Permanent S.O.R.T. Bin Request
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