Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority- NMMMA

10/19/2026

Reminder to all recyclers that we can not accept styrofoam at our facility. Hopefully in the future this is a material we can accept. A large volume of this was in the bins over the weekend.

Also see pictured is a glass mirror was left leaning on the bin over the weekend which fell and shattered on the ground. Please do not leave anything outside the bins. This can be dangerous to other recyclers and our staff.

Thank you all for your recycling efforts! 

10/10/2026

Today Saturday October 10th we will be closed due to staffing shortages. We will be back to normal hours on Monday.

10/05/2026

A friendly reminder not to use the recycling bins as a disposal option for materials we do not accept. A large amount of clothes were thrown in one of the recycling bins recently. When everyone follows the guidelines, we can spend less time sorting contamination and more time processing the materials that actually belong in the recycling stream.

Check out our recycling flyer if unsure, this is downloadable on our website or give us a call.

Alpenarecycling.org

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Attention recyclers this is the time to be heard on your thoughts and comments around recycling efforts in our county and what the future can look like.

To view the plan visit: https://www.alpenacounty.org/626/Materials-Management-Plan

08/11/2026

ALPENA – The Alpena-Montmorency Conservation District will accept clean, dry scrap tires from non-commercial sources on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3: p.m. at 1425 Airport Road in Alpena. This service is offered free of charge to the communities of Alpena and Montmorency Counti...

08/11/2026

Over the past week, our Moose Lodge recycling drop-off location has experienced a significant increase in illegal dumping and unacceptable materials being left in the recycling containers.

When improper materials are placed in the bins, it creates additional work for our staff to sort and remove them. It also increases disposal costs, which ultimately impacts our recycling operations. While some of these materials are accepted at our main facility, they may require a fee to be properly recycled rather than sent to the landfill.

We understand that recycling guidelines can sometimes be confusing, so please take a moment to read the signage posted on each recycling container before leaving your materials.

🔹 Only place accepted materials in the designated bins.
🔹 Do not leave items on the ground or outside of the containers.
🔹 If you’re unsure whether something is recyclable, please ask before putting it in a container.

We understand security cameras would greatly help us address illegal dumping at our drop-off locations. Unfortunately, installing cameras at all of our sites requires a significant investment. Our goal is to eventually have security cameras at every drop-off location.

In the meantime, your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Proper recycling helps keep our community clean, reduces unnecessary disposal costs, and allows us to continue providing convenient recycling drop-off locations.

For a complete list of accepted materials, please visit our website at alpenarecycling.org or call us at 989-354-2607.

Thank you for helping us keep our recycling sites clean and our community a better place! ♻️

07/28/2026

07/25/2026

We are closing the remainder of the day today Saturday July 25th due to staffing. We will be back to normal business hours on Monday. Sorry for any inconvenience. 

06/26/2026

We are currently experiencing network and phone issues. During this time you can call 989-590-7832 with any recycling questions. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.