Marshall County Recycle Depot diverts 316 Tons of Debris from landfills in 2025

The Marshall County Recycle Depot successfully kept 316 tons of debris out of local landfills last year, according to the organization's newly released 2025 Annual Report. The facility saw massive community engagement, logging over 11,000 visits for recycling drop-offs and household hazardous waste collections throughout the year.

The 316 tons of collected materials included a wide variety of recyclables and hazardous items. The 2025 breakdown featured:

• 112 tons of paper and cardboard
• 67 tons of tires
• 38 tons of co-mingled metals and plastics
• 32 tons of electronics
• 24 tons of glass
• 17 tons of batteries and scrap
• 15 tons of household hazardous waste
• 9 tons of plastic film and Styrofoam
• 2 tons of light bulbs

Opened in 2006, the Depot provides a crucial year-round collection service for household hazardous waste. This includes chemicals and solutions commonly found in medicine cabinets, garages, and basements that pose severe environmental and safety risks if mishandled or disposed of in the regular trash.

A major highlight of 2025 was the Tire Amnesty Day held in June. Executive Director Marianne Peters noted that over 2,300 tires were dropped off at the Recycling Center in a single day, an effort made possible by an IDEM Grant. Building on that success, the Depot has been awarded another grant for 2026 and plans to host a second Tire Amnesty Day this fall.

Financially, the Depot remains on solid footing. It ended 2025 with $212,939.08 in the Solid Waste Management Fund and $375,544.30 in its Rainy-Day Fund.

The Marshall County Recycling Depot is located at 1900 Walter Glaub Drive in Plymouth. For more information on accepted materials and upcoming events, residents can visit their website at www.myrecycledepot.org.