Van Buren County partners with the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD) to bring free, convenient recycling collection events to residents throughout the county. These events make it easier to responsibly dispose of items that don’t belong in your regular trash or recycling bin.
Recycle Roundups
Recycle Roundups are VBCD’s largest recycling events of the year, held three times annually at locations across Van Buren County. Each event runs from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and is open to Van Buren County residents and landowners.
What’s collected: Household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, and foam.
What you need to know:
- Bring proof of Van Buren County residency or landownership (an ID with a county address or a tax bill). New this year – pre-register at https://forms.gle/ESe4H8ytH96DHTuB7
- Pre-registration is required if you are bringing tires. Register at forms.gle/ESe4H8ytH96DHTuB7. Watch for a follow-up form sent approximately two weeks before your event date.
- Registration is optional for attendees not bringing tires.
- Tires are accepted on- or off-rim; passenger and semi-sized or smaller only (no oversized tires).
- Up to 10 tires per household are guaranteed; additional tires may be accepted based on capacity.
2026 Recycle Roundup Schedule:
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2026 | Van Buren Community Mental Health, 801 Hazen Street, Paw Paw |
| August 1, 2026 | South Haven Public Works, 1199 8th Avenue, South Haven |
| October 17, 2026 | Van Buren ISD Tech Center, 250 South Street, Lawrence (enter from South Street) |
Electronics Recycling Events
In addition to Recycle Roundups, VBCD offers electronics-only collection opportunities throughout the year in two formats:
One-Day Events — Staff will be on-site to answer questions and help you unload. These afternoon events run from 1:00–5:00 PM and travel to different communities across the county.
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Porter Township Hall, 88040 M-40 Hwy, Lawton |
| June 10, 2026 | Bangor Fire Department, 417 W. Arlington St., Bangor |
| July 8, 2026 | Hartford Public Library, 12 Church Street, Hartford |
| August 6, 2026 | Gobles City Park, Downtown Gobles |
Transfer Station Host Days — VBCD’s electronics recycling trailer rotates through local waste and recycling centers throughout the year. Electronics recycling at these locations is open to all Van Buren County residents and landowners. Note that other services at each site are subject to that site’s own rules and may not be available to all residents.
| Dates | Location |
|---|---|
| May 9, 12 & 16 | Decatur Area Waste & Recycling Center, 300 W. Beers Street, Decatur |
| June 13 & 20 | Bangor Township Waste & Recycling Center, 41559 63rd Street, Bangor |
| July 11 & 18 | Keeler Township Transfer Station, ½ mile south of Keeler on CR 687, Hartford |
| August 8, 11 & 15 | Bloomingdale Recycling Center, 1 block west of Bloomingdale on Rocky Rd., Bloomingdale |
For recycling and waste questions and concerns, contact Materials Management Project Manager, Kalli Marshall:
ResourceRecovery@VanBurenCD.org
269-633-9134
Funding for Van Buren Conservation District collection events is provided in part by Van Buren County. Van Buren County is committed to supporting sustainable waste management opportunities that serve all county residents and landowners.
