SOCRRA Recycling Drop-off Center
995 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48084
Check before you go
Official sources disagree on this detail. We show what each source says; confirm with the operator before you go.
- Latex paint (not oil) can be dried and placed in the refuse container, or liquid latex paint can go to SOCRRA by appointment. (Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab))
We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.
Plan your visit
Official website (opens in new tab)Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab)
What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- By appointment; flatten boxes. Materials accepted may change with end markets.
Scrap metal
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Household scrap metal such as pots, pans, hot water heaters and holiday lights; by appointment.
Batteries
AcceptedFree (documented)- Automotive and rechargeable batteries are taken as household hazardous waste; Troy's page notes SOCRRA accepts batteries for proper disposal rather than recycling.
Paint
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Oil-based paint and paint products are accepted as household hazardous waste by appointment. SOCRRA's list says paint products "not latex", while Troy's page says liquid latex paint may also be brought by appointment.
- Containers are not returned.
Other electronics
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- By appointment; ID required.
- Preparation: Remove personal data from devices first; SOCRRA does not do this.
Televisions
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- By appointment. Royal Oak's page says no TVs in wooden cabinets.
Computers
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Preparation: Remove personal data from hard drives first; SOCRRA does not do this.
Microwaves
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Royal Oak tells residents to take microwaves and other small metal items to SOCRRA for recycling; by appointment.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Who We Are (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA)
- SOCRRA has twelve member cities: Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and Troy. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Drop-off Recycling (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA)
- The Recycling Drop-Off Center is by appointment only for residents (not businesses) of the 12 member communities plus Bingham Farms, City of Bloomfield Hills, Franklin, Rochester and Rochester Hills; residency is verified. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Drop-Off Center is at 995 Coolidge, Troy (between 14 Mile and Maple); call (248) 288-5150 or book online. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The self-service drop-off accepts cardboard (please flatten boxes). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap metal items accepted at the drop-off include pots, pans, hot water heaters and holiday lights. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted materials may change at any time depending on end markets and handling cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Locations, Hours, and Rates (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA)
- SOCRRA's facility address at 995 Coolidge is in Troy, MI 48084 (across from Meijer). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA)
- Automotive batteries are on SOCRRA's household hazardous waste list. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Workshop/paint products (not latex) and oil paints are accepted as HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rechargeable batteries are accepted as HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA)
- Examples of electronics accepted: computer monitors, CPUs, televisions, radios, telephones, cell phones, copiers/scanners, fax machines, stereos, game systems, DVD/VCR/CD players and routers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents must remove sensitive or personal information from hard drives; SOCRRA does not provide this service. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics recycling is only for residents (not businesses) of SOCRRA member communities and of Bingham Farms, City of Bloomfield Hills, Franklin, Rochester and Rochester Hills. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Troy
- Batteries are not accepted curbside; SOCRRA does not recycle batteries but accepts them so Troy residents can dispose of them properly. Checked October 26, 2026.
- SOCRRA accepts computer monitors, CPUs, printers, TVs, radios, cell phones and similar electronics by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Troy
- Medications, chemicals, paints and other hazardous materials cannot go in curbside refuse; SOCRRA offers a free disposal service for these items by appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex paint (not oil) can be dried and placed in the refuse container, or liquid latex paint can go to SOCRRA by appointment. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
- Appliances & Large Metal Items (opens in new tab) · City of Royal Oak
- Smaller items such as microwaves, small metal car parts and small metal furniture should be taken to SOCRRA, 995 Coolidge, for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paint (opens in new tab) · City of Royal Oak
- Oil-based paint is hazardous waste; SOCRRA consortium residents may take it to SOCRRA, 995 Coolidge, free of charge, by appointment; containers are not returned. Checked October 26, 2026.
- What can I recycle? (opens in new tab) · City of Royal Oak
- Scrap metal, batteries and plastic bags cannot go in Royal Oak carts; residents are encouraged to take them to the SOCRRA drop-off, 995 Coolidge, free of charge, with an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Royal Oak
- SOCRRA electronics recycling for Royal Oak includes computer monitors, CPUs, TVs (no wooden cabinets), radios, phones and more; appointment necessary. Checked October 26, 2026.
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