Recycling
Overview
 Residents of Farmington Hills recycle at a rate
higher than average for the state of Michigan. Over 31% of the
garbage and yard waste generated annually is recycled rather than being
sent to the landfill. Participation at annual household hazardous
waste days also ensures proper disposal and/or recycling of oil-based
paint, pesticides, chemicals, solvents, used computer equipment, and
other hazardous materials, therefore removing them from the solid waste
stream.
The City of Farmington Hills provides recycling through RRRASOC – the
Resource, Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County.
The City is one of seven member communities that participated in a
private/public partnership and built a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
on Eight Mile Road in Southfield. Other member communities of
RRRASOC include Farmington, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake,
and Wixom.
RRRASOC’s Materials Recovery Facility processes the recyclable items
that go at the curbside in the green recycling bin. RRRASOC also
provides Farmington Hills residents with access to two regional
recycling drop-off centers (in Novi and Southfield) and offers tours and
environmental education.
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