Recycling
For Berkley's curbside
recycling rules and regulations, go to the SOCRRA web site.
- Residents may now recycle their used computers and other
electronic equipment such as TV’s, microwaves, VCR’s,
radios, CD players, etc.
- Latex paint can be disposed of at the curb. Lids must
be removed and the paint must be hard. Cat litter or sand
can be mixed with paint to speed up the hardening process.
Cans should be placed in garbage containers, not loose
at the curb.
- Oil paint is a hazardous waste and must be taken to
SOCRRA for disposal. SOCRRA is located on Coolidge north
of 14 Mile Road across from Meijers. Appointment required! Call 248-288-5153 to schedule an appointment.
- Cardboard boxes are not acceptable as trash containers.
Do not place trash in boxes – they will
not be picked up. Garbage cans and garbage bags
are the only accepted containers.
- To recycle cardboard
boxes, bend or cut boxes into 3’ x 3’ sections
and tie into bundles of less than 60 pounds or stuff cardboard
into smaller boxes (be sure to pack it in tightly).
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL)
If you've made the switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs there's a few things you need to know about disposing of them. If broken, care needs to be taken in clean up and disposal of debris.
- Broken CFLs can be placed in the normal trash (if sealed in two plastic bags); or
- Berkley residents may take broken bulbs to SOCRRA for disposal. SOCRRA is located on Coolidge north
of 14 Mile Road across from Meijers; an appointment is required. Call 248-288-5153 to schedule an appointment.
If your CFL burns out within the warranty period, the bulb should be returned to the original retailer (along with the sales receipt) for replacement.
Printable fact sheet on CFLs available here.
What and how to recycle video
Christmas Tree Recycling
Christmas trees can be left at the curb:
- no decorations attached
- no stand attached
- cannot be in a bag (plastic or otherwise)
Christmas trees may also be dropped off in January at various Oakland County Parks.
Plastic, tinsel and wire must be removed. Large quantities from commercial lots will not be accepted.
Locations include Addison Oaks, Glen Oaks, Groveland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Orion Oaks, Red Oaks Golf Course, Springfield Oaks Activity Center, Waterford Oaks Activity Center and White Lake Oaks Golf Course.
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