Planning-stage interest program
Commercial Cardboard Recycling — Help Us Bring Local Collection Back
Michigan Ewaste is exploring a new cardboard-only recycling program for businesses in Owosso and surrounding Shiawassee County communities.
With changes to local recycling infrastructure, we believe there may be an opportunity to provide a reliable, locally operated solution for businesses whose recycling needs are not addressed by residential collection programs.
Before making the substantial investment in transportation, baling equipment, and processing infrastructure, we need to understand local demand. Your interest can help determine whether this program becomes a reality.
Our preliminary starting assumption is for businesses within an efficient Owosso/in-town route.
This is not a guaranteed rate or offer.
Route distance matters
Service in communities such as Durand, Perry, or other outlying areas would likely need to be priced higher to account for travel and route costs. Final service areas and rates have not been established.
Why businesses may benefit
For context, one local business is currently paying approximately $170 per month for a Waste Management cardboard dumpster. At the preliminary in-town planning baseline of $10 per week, that would be approximately $43 per month—an illustrative potential difference of about $127 per month before taxes, final terms, and any route adjustments.
This comparison is provided to explain the potential value of the concept. It is not a promise of savings, a quote, or a guarantee that every business will receive the $10/week baseline.
Business interest
Tell us about your business needs. An expression of interest is nonbinding and does not establish a service agreement, guarantee availability, or authorize any charges.
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Resident drop-off interest
We are also evaluating a potential cardboard drop-off point for Shiawassee County residents. No public drop-off site is currently operating.
Planning stage only
This page measures local demand. It is not a subscription, order form, service agreement, or active drop-off registration.