Let’s Get Recycling, Iosco!

Iosco County Recycling Drop-Off Sites:

1. Whittemore • Whittemore Chamber of Commerce, 405 E. Sherman St, Whittemore, MI
2. Oscoda • Oscoda Area Schools Athletic Complex, 3550 E. River Road, Oscoda, MI
3. Tawas • Tawas Bay Ice Arena, 200 M-55, Tawas City, MI

Drop-Off Site Etiquette:

• Anyone in Iosco County can recycle at any of the drop-off sites.
• Only drop-off designated materials in the bins.  Dumping unauthorized materials is illegal, and the sites are monitored 24/7.
• If the bins are full, do not stack your recyclables next to the bins.  Please use another site or keep your materials until the bins are emptied.

Note on Bin Availability

We are excited to offer recycling services to our community and appreciate your participation.  During the initial rollout, we kindly ask for your patience as we adjust to meet demand for collection.

There may be times when bins fill faster than expected.  Please know that we are monitoring usage closely and working to refine our collection schedule to better serve you.  Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to make this program a success!

What can you recycle in Iosco County?

Visit our complete recycling guidelines webpage for the detailed list of acceptable materials and recycling instructions.

Funding Recycling in Iosco County

Iosco County Recycling Millage

Voters in Iosco County said “yes” to funding recycling!  The millage will raise about $620,000 annually for recycling.  The funding will cover costs for the countywide recycling program, including the operational and capital costs of the recycling drop-off sites, special events programs, hiring a Recycling Coordinator, and education on how and what to recycle.  The funding is managed by the County Recycling Advisory Board.

Learn more about why we’re choosing to recycle in Iosco County.

Additional Support

Iosco County has received a number of grants to develop a countywide recycling program, including several grants from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to help support recycling in Iosco County.  In 2023, Iosco County received a Recycling Infrastructure Grant that helped fund capital costs to purchase drop-off site bins, site signs, fencing, and surveillance cameras.  Matching funds were provided by the Food Packaging Institute and the Carton Council.  In 2024, the County participated in the NextCycle Michigan accelerator program, where strategic, technical and communications assistance was provided to develop funding strategies.  After the conclusion of the program, Iosco County was awarded a Harvest Grant to further advance recycling program development and special recycling events in the County.  Most recently, Iosco County has been awarded an EGLE Electronics Recycling grant that has funded events for residents to recycle their electronics.

Recycling Advisory Board Members

Responsible for setting annual budget, overseeing program until a full-time coordinator is hired (provided for in millage budget), and making recommendations for future programs and expansions.

Christopher Martin
Baldwin Township Supervisor

Fred Lewis
Supervisor, Plainfield Township

Jamie Carruthers Soboleski
Controller/Finance Director, Iosco County

Questions about the recycling program?

Thank you to all the funders, supporters, and residents of Iosco County for making this program possible!