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Microwave Recycling in Battle Creek, MI

PADNOS on North Raymond Road takes microwaves for recycling, and Calhoun County electronics collections accept them free for county residents.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Battle Creek

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Battle CreekNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. PADNOS Battle Creek Recycling CenterDrop-off · 1021 North Raymond Road, Battle CreekOpen to everyoneCost not listed
    Where

    1021 North Raymond Road
    Battle Creek, MI 49014

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; closed Sat-Sun

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Calhoun County recycling collection events (HHW, electronics, appliances, scrap tires)County service · Calhoun CountyCalhoun County residentsFree
    How it works

    Calhoun County holds free drive-through collection events for county residents several times a year: household hazardous waste, electronics, appliances and scrap metal collections (2026: April 27 at Bailey Park, 1350 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek; May 18 in Albion; September 14 HHW at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds, Marshall) and scrap tire collections (2026: September 25 Marshall, October 26 Tekonsha). Residential materials only; stay in your vehicle. Check the events page for the current schedule.

    Cost & rules
    • Free for Calhoun County residents at scheduled collection events; check the county events page for dates.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
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Michigan rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycling and Solid Waste: Events (opens in new tab) · Calhoun County
    • Calhoun County holds free recycling collection events open to all Calhoun County residents; residential materials only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Small appliances such as microwaves and lead-acid batteries (car, boat, riding mower) were also accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap tire collections: Calhoun County residents only, residential passenger tires, rims removed, up to 10 tires per resident. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PADNOS Battle Creek Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · PADNOS
    • Homeowners can bring metal items, appliances with a power cord such as microwaves, and electronics including old computers and TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.

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