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Recycling

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Department of Technology, Management and Budget

Recycling

DTMB Recycling Tutorial

DTMB Recycling

Recycle LogoWe are committed to reducing waste in DTMB managed buildings by educating state employees on effective recycling practices. Recycling conserves resources, lowers landfill waste, and supports Michigan's sustainability goals.

View the MI Healthy Climate Plan

Recycling Collection

Find out more about recycling receptacles, labels, and acceptable materials

Recycling Resources

Information on the statewide recycling contract and other department programs

Other Recycling Services

Learn more about other recycling services for IT, records, medical, and surplus

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For more details about acceptable materials at your work location, please reach out to DTMB-Facilities-Sustainability@michigan.gov

  • If you need recycling labels or signage, please send your requests to DTMB-Facilities-Sustainability@michigan.gov

  • Contact your state agency recycling liaison for recycling service requests in non-DTMB buildings.

  • The DTMB recycling program includes battery recycling. For bin locations, contact your facilities management team.

  • Start an AARP request and fill out all contact information. In the “Details” section select “boxes/labels” then list ink/toner cartridges in the “Other Equipment Items” section. Then “Save” and “Submit”

  • 96-gallon grey bins with locks are not serviced under the recycling contract. Contents in these bins are considered confidential records. Agencies with full Confidential Record Destruction bins should send an email to recordscenter@michigan.gov to request.