Lawrence, MI – October 15 3, 2025 - Van Buren County residents and landowners are invited to attend the Recycle Roundup on Saturday, October 18—a free household recycling event hosted by the Van Buren Conservation District. Held at Van Buren ISD Tech Center in Lawrence, the event provides a convenient way for residents to dispose of hard-to-recycle materials like hazardous waste, electronics, tires, and foam.

Dart Container, a leading provider of sustainable foodservice packaging solutions, is supporting the event by handling the collection and transportation of clean foam polystyrene materials. All collected foam will be processed at Dart’s Michigan facility and repurposed by manufacturers into products like picture frames, crown molding, and other durable goods.

What: A free drive-thru recycling event for Van Buren County residents and landowners. Accepted materials include:
● Rigid foam packaging and containers
● Clean foam cups, clamshells, and meat trays
● Household Hazardous Waste: Cleaners, batteries, light bulbs, antifreeze, solvents, aerosol cans, mercury items, medications.
● Paint: Oil-based paints, aerosol, and thinners (Latex paint will not be accepted)
● Electronics
● Tires: All tires need to be pre-registered at least two days before the event. Pre-register your tires by calling 269-633-9314.
● Additional Items: Sharps (needles, lancets, epi-pens), hearing aids, eyeglasses, walking canes, and American flags
Note
● Proof of Van Buren County residency or land ownership required (ID or tax bill)
● No motor oil, explosives, asbestos, ammunition, or radioactive materials will be accepted

When: Saturday, October 18 2025, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Van Buren ISD Tech Center, 250 South St, Lawrence, MI

Who: Van Buren Conservation District and Dart Container

Contact: Kalli Marshall (269) 657-4030 x5 resourcerecovery@vanburencd.org