Resource Recovery of Burton

MRF

Burton, MI

Facility details

Address
3376 Associates Dr
Burton, MI 48529
Phone
(810) 743-8522
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Facility type
MRF
County
Genesee County
EPA Region
5
Data sources
EPA
Last verified
2026-10-15

About this facility

A materials recovery facility, or MRF, is the plant where mixed curbside recycling is sorted. Collection trucks tip commingled material on the floor, and a line of screens, magnets, eddy-current separators, optical sorters and hand-picking stations separates it into bales of cardboard, paper, plastics by resin, aluminum and steel for sale to end markets. MRFs mainly serve haulers and municipal programs rather than walk-in customers, although some operate a public drop-off area. Contamination such as bagged recyclables, food waste and hoses slows the line and lowers bale value. Hours, fees and accepted materials vary — call ahead before bringing material, since many MRFs accept only contracted route loads.

Typically accepted at a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

  • Cardboard and mixed paper
  • Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs
  • Aluminum and steel cans
  • Glass containers (program dependent)
  • Cartons (program dependent)

Hours, fees and accepted materials vary by site — call ahead before hauling a load.

Nearby facilities

Nearest landfill: Citizens Disposal Landfill, Grand Blanc — 5.2 mi

Waste haulers nearby

Area served

Serves Burton, Flint, Grand Blanc, Atlas, Swartz Creek, Davison, Genesee, Mount Morris, Goodrich, Flushing, Gaines, Hadley.

County context

One of 22 recycling centers in Genesee County, MI.

43 waste haulers in Genesee County, MI.

ZIP 48529 at a glance

Population
9,339 (751 per sq mi)
Median age
44
Households
Median income $41,333 · 16% earn six figures
Housing
61% owner-occupied · median home value $82,961 · median rent $989
Workforce
50% labor-force participation · 11.5% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Michigan solid-waste agency: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE)