Recycling Authority

08/31/2026

Preparing your recyclables is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Remember to keep your recyclables empty, clean, and dry. Additional preparation instructions can be found on our Recycling Guidelines, in the Recycling Directory on our homepage, or on our Curbside Recycling page: www.rrrasoc.org/recycling/residential-recycling/curbside-recycling.

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

Looking for a fun, interactive way to learn about your community’s waste diversion programs? Test your sorting know-how by playing “Ready, Set, Sort!” right on the RRRASOC homepage! In this game, sort the material correctly to win fun items and build your own digital park. Give it a try at www.rrrasoc.org!

08/24/2026

Did you know that last season’s look could take up to 200 years to break down in the landfill? Instead of trashing your clothes, donate your wearable items to a secondhand store. For a list of local reuse centers, charity locations, and thrift shops to donate and buy clothes, visit www.rrrasoc.org/recycling/reuse-repurpose.

08/19/2026

If you live in an apartment, duplex, or other multifamily residence, there is a chance you may not have access to curbside recycling services. However, our Multifamily Recycling page will show you that there are still resources available to you! These include HHW Collection Events, the Novi & Southfield Drop-Off Sites, and more!

Check out Multifamily Recycling page at www.rrrasoc.org/multifamily-recycling.

08/17/2026

With the 2026 school year right around the corner, now is the time to shop secondhand for school supplies! Thrift stores often have backpacks, pencils, outfits, and more to get your child ready for the school season without having to buy brand-new – not to mention you’re keeping reusable items out of the landfill!

For a list of secondhand stores in or near RRRASOC communities, visit www.rrrasoc.org/recycling/reuse-repurpose.

08/12/2026

Want to receive monthly updates and reminders regarding your community’s recycling, garbage, and yard waste services? How about helpful waste reduction tips to reduce your carbon footprint? You can find all that and more in the free RRRASOC monthly e-newsletter!

08/10/2026

Why do recyclables need to remain loose after being discarded?

Recyclables are optically and hand-sorted based on material type at the RRRASOC Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), which means they need to be identifiable as they’re going down the sort line. Bagged recyclables cannot be easily identified; thus they are not recycled. Remember to keep your recyclables loose!