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Guides from Bay Area Recycling for Community
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Donating to the Kaleva Resale Shop: What They Take, What They Can't, and the Monthly Sale
Before you load the car, read the rules: new or gently used only, clean, dry and in working order.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Deconstruction Instead of Demolition: How an Old House Becomes a Tiny Home
What happens when a house slated for demolition gets taken apart instead, and where the lumber, doors and windows end up.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Plan a Zero Waste Wedding or Festival in Traverse City
Decide who owns the trash before the first guest arrives, and the rest of the night gets easier.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
If It Has a Cord or a Battery: A Practical E-Waste Guide for Northern Michigan
One easy rule covers most of what piles up in your garage, plus the exceptions that catch people out and a free program for Leelanau residents.
October 16, 2026 · 4 min read
What It Really Costs to Get Rid of a Mattress, Fridge or TV in Northern Michigan
Three of the bulkiest things in any house, priced out line by line, with the pickup fee and the rebates that can change the math.