Our Mission

Bay Area Recycling for Charities wishes to inspire and educate all members of the community to utilize the beneficial practices of reuse and recycling to in turn support charitable programs and activities in the community.

We all know that recycling is beneficial to the environment, but what if in the process, you could also help your community and those in need?

That’s the idea behind Bay Area Recycling for Charities (BARC), a non-profit organization serving the five counties that make up the Grand Traverse Bay Area.

Bay Area Recycling for Charities focuses its efforts on converting recyclables into revenues not only to support itself and fund its expansion, but to achieve its ultimate goal of giving maximum donations to local charities.

Bay Area Recycling for Charities offers easy, convenient options for maximizing the effect of your recycling, with a drop-off site and pick-up service. The profits from the resources collected will be contributed to local charities.