BARC Makes Saving the Planet Easy

We make it easy for you to responsibly recycle your unwanted items and waste. Simply schedule a pickup and Bay Area Recycling will do the rest. We serve the northern Michigan counties of Grand Traverse, Antrim, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Benzie and Manistee.

Contact us and together we can make recycling easier.
 

Pricing

Recycling Charge: BARC assesses a $20 recycling charge for most items (for larger and less common items BARC may need to assess an additional fee).

Pickup Charge: BARC assesses a $30 pickup charge for items collected within 25 miles of our Traverse City Facility, and $50 for collections beyond that radius.  (Please note: BARC assess a $75 charge for Manistee County, however We are working to reduce that cost.)
 

Pickup Days and Times

Pickup Date: BARC conducts Special Pickups on Saturdays. Your pickup will be scheduled for the next week AFTER this form is completed, so please plan accordingly. (Example: if you complete this form on a Thursday, your pick up will be scheduled or 9 days later on the following Saturday.)

Pickup Time: Unfortunately, BARC cannot give exact pickup times. However a member of our pickup team will call you 30 minutes prior to pickup. If possible, we highly encourage you to move your items outside so you will not need to be present at the time of pickup.

Schedule a Pickup

Please fill out this form with some basic information, we’ll review your request and respond by email with a pick up date.