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Ammunition

David's Gold Medal Sports 23809 John R.
Hazel Park
248-543-5633
Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Accepts live ammunition & spent cases

Animal Supplies

Suburban Veterinary Hospital
Accepts cages, toys, dishes, leashes, blankets & towels. 531 E. 8 Mile Road, Hazel Park 248-545-0018

Leader Dogs for the Blind
Accepts crates, Nyla bones, Cohn toys, bowls, any animal items in good condition. 1039 S. Rochester Road, Rochester 248-651-9011

Humane Society
 Accepts cages, toys, dishes, leashes, blankets, towels and any kind of donation. 3600 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills 248-852-7420

Automobile Batteries

SOCRRA
Accepts auto batteries. 995 Coolidge, Royal Oak 248-288-5153

Fix N Go
Accepts antifreeze, batteries, oil,oil filters & transmission oil. 2245 Stephenson Hwy, Troy 248-740-7878

Professional Auto
Accepts antifreeze, batteries, oil & transmission oil. 3572 12 Mile, Berkley 248-545-5411

Quality Foreign Car Svc
Accepts antifreeze, batteries, gasoline, kerosene, oil & transmission oil. 3282 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley 248-398-2797

R & L 10 Minute Oil Change
Accepts antifreeze, batteries, oil. 880 W. 14 Mile, Birmingham 248-647-2124

Tom Halbeisen/Goodyear
Accepts antifreeze, batteries, oil, transmission oil & tires. 835 Haynes St., Birmingham 248-647-3370

Automotive Oil

Curt's Service, Inc.
Accepts gasoline, kerosene, oil, oil filters, transmission oil. 14611 11 Mile Road, Oak Park 248-545-0500

Master Auto Service
Accepts used motor/transmission oil at no charge. 1025 Troy Court, Troy 248-589-1177

O'Reilly's Auto Parts
Accepts oil 22110 Coolidge, Oak Park 248-584-1820 O'Reilly's Auto Parts Accepts oil 27906 N. Woodward, Royal Oak 248-543-4200

Professional Auto
Accepts antifreeze, batteries, oil & transmission oil. 3572 12 Mile, Berkley 248-545-5411

Quality Foreign Car Service
Accepts antifreeze, batteries, gasoline, kerosene, oil & transmission oil. 3282 Coolidge Highway, Berkley 248-398-2797

Tom Halbeisen/Goodyear
Accepts, antifreeze, batteries, oil, transmission oil & tires. 835 Haynes St., Birmingham 248-647-3370

Top Tech Auto Repair
Accepts oil. 3110 Rochester Road, Royal Oak 248-585-0980

Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe
Accepts oil 31717 Woodward, Royal Oak 248-549-9373

Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe
Accepts oil 3801 Rochester Road, Troy 248-689-9250

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
5 gallon limit 28033 John R, Madison Heights 248-541-1437

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Accepts antifreeze, oil, oil filters & transmission oil. 13300 W. 9 Mile, Oak Park 248-542-1667

Batteries

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp. (RBRC)
 (Non-Profit public service organization dedicated to providing rechargeable battery recycling)
C/O Inmetco
One Inmetco Drive
Ellwood City, PA 16117
www.inmetco.com
724-758-2800
Ni-Cad Batteries-Place batteries in a zip lock plastic bag, place in a padded envelope, and mail third class, fourth class or UPS ground.

There is a RBRC container at Home Depot in Troy (on Coolidge south of Maple) where you can recycle your used power tool rechargeable batteries:
NiCd nickel cadmium
NiMH nickel metal hydride
Li-ion Lithium Ion
Pb small sealed lead batteries 2# or 1 kg or less

Bicycles

Oakland County Sheriff's Re-CYCLE for Kids Program
Accepts donations of new, used or in-need-of-repair bicycles, bike accessories and parts. The program, started in 2006, refurbishes bikes using inmate labor and then makes them available to children and adults in need through local charitable organizations.
Bicycles can be donated at any of the following sites:

1-800-Mini-Storage (2 locations)
26660 Greenfield in Oak Park 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays & 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays
2477 W. Maple in Troy 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays

Books

SOCRRA
995 Coolidge Highway, Royal Oak 248-288-5150 Accepts hardback & paperback books at Recycling Drop-off Center.

Royal Oak Books
28806 N. Woodward, Royal Oak Hours: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Mon - Sat 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Sunday 248-545-6510 Buys & trades paperbacks, hardbacks.

Downtown Booksellers
116 E. University, Rochester 248-65-BOOKS Buys, sells, trades hardbacks and paperbacks. Downtownbooksellers@comcast.net

Building Materials

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Oakland County
248-338-9148

Macomb County
37829 Groesbeck, Clinton Twp, MI 48036
586-263-1540

Detroit
12630 Greenfield, Detroit, MI 48227
313-653-4890 Sells and takes donations of: furniture, paint, roofing material, doors, sinks, bathtubs, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, windows, hardware, major appliances, lighting and more.

Call to see if they will take any given item.

Cameras

Oakland Photographic
30575 Dequindre
Madison Heights Buys and sells used equipment, repairs, trade-ins, etc.

Canvass

Birmingham & Royal Oak Awning
2625 W. 14 Mile Road
Royal Oak Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon-Fri
Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
248-542-5552 Repairs awnings, boat covers & tents.

Cardboard

SOCRRA
995 Coolidge, Troy248-288-5150 Accepts cardboard for recycling.
No need to cut or flatten. Bring in as is

CDs

SOCRRA's Recycling Drop-off Center
995 Coolidge, Royal Oak (between 14 & 15 Mile Roads) SOCRRA accepts CDs, DVDs, videotapes & cassettes.
Remove from plastic cases & place in separate containers at the Drop off Center.

Flipside
41 E. 14 Mile Road, Clawson
248-585-4090

Hours: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Trade in old CDs, cassettes, LDs, video games, toys, electronics. Call for more information.

Charitable Organizations

American Council for the Blind
2621 Dix Hwy., Lincoln Park
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
313-928-2685

Accepts household items such as clothing, all furniture, small and large working appliances, etc.

Capuchin Services
6333 Medbury St., Detroit
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Sat
313-925-0514

Serves homeless fa.m.ilies leaving shelters who must set up new households with beds, appliances & furniture.

Furniture Bank of Oakland
333 N. Perry Street, Pontiac
(1.5 blocks northeast of Woodward Loop)
248-332-1300 (call for pickup or for more info)
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Welcomes full size appliances, sofas, dressers, dining tables & chairs, mattress sets, pots & pans, clean bed linens, silverware, la.m.ps, dishes, glassware, etc. Must be in good working condition, free from stains, etc.

IICD Michigan
www.iicdmi.org
(313) 622-5506

Two boxes located at SOCRRA's MRF, 995 Coolidge, Troy for drop off of clothing, blankets, shoes and toys. Provides metal (4'x4' & 6' high) clothes collection boxes.

Rescued Treasures
www.rescuedtreasuresthriftstore.com

Two locations:
43584 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights 586-997-9942
5919 Highland Road, Waterford Twp 248-618-7057

Accepts clothing items, furniture, appliances,dishes, toys, books and general household items. All proceeds directly benefit the 200 men, women and children who permanently reside at Grace Centers of Hope, Oakland County's oldest and largest homeless shelter and treatment center.

National Kidney Foundation
37665 S. Gratiot, Clinton Township
586-465-0408

Accepts household furnishings, appliances, shoes, clothes, books, toys, etc.

St. Vincent DePaul
2235 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Waterford
Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
248-681-6760 Accepts household furnishings, appliances, misc.

For pickup, call 313-972-3100.

Salvation Army - Thrift Store
114 E. 4th St., Royal Oak
Monday-Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
248-542-6661

Accepts household furnishings,appliances, misc.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Oakland County
150 Osmun, Pontiac, MI48342
248-338-1843

Macomb County
37829 Groesbeck, Clinton Twp, MI 48036
586-263-1540

Detroit
12630 Greenfield, Detroit, MI 48227
313-653-4890

Sells and takes donations of: furniture, paint, roofing material, doors, sinks, bathtubs, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, windows, hardware, major appliances, lighting and more.

Call to see if they will take any given item.

Grace Centers of Hope
www.gracecentersofhope.org
Check the web site for the donation center nearest you.

Donation centers are located in Pontiac, Sterling Heights, Waterford Twp., Warren (2 locations)
Call 586-997-9942 to schedule a pick up.

Their four thrift stores resell your donations with all proceeds directly benefiting the homeless. Clothing, household items, furniture, appliances, etc., in good working order and saleable condition, are needed. Your donations are tax deductible.

Clothing

IICD Michigan
(313) 622-5506

IICD provides metal (4'x4'x6' high) clothes collection boxes. Two boxes located at SOCRRA's Recycling Drop-off Center, 995 Coolidge, Troy for drop off of clothing, blankets, shoes and toys.

Once Upon A Child
6029 Rochester Road, Troy
248-828-7474

Children's clothes up to size 10,children's furniture, toys, footwear in good shape.

Slightly Pregnant
32172 Woodward, Royal Oak
248-549-2229

Maternity clothes accepted on consignment.

Computer Equipment

SOCRRA
995 Coolidge Hwy., Troy, Michigan
248-288-5153 Accepts computer monitors, CPUs, printers, television sets, radios, telephones, cell phones,
copy machines, fax machines, stereos, VCRs, CD players, scanners, games, camcorders, typewriters. By appointment only - only for SOCRRA residents. See electronic recycling at SOCRRA for more information.

Reclamere
905 Pennsylvania Ave., Tyrone, Pennsylvania
814-684-5505
www.reclamere.com Accepts electronic equipment for recycling.

The Salvation Army
1627 W. Fort St., Detroit, Michigan
313-309-3372 Accepts old computers for resale and to use in its adult rehabilitation programs.Must be under 5 years old. US

Computer Exchange
386 E. Maple Road, Troy, Michigan
248-583-9000 Buys, sells, trades & leases computerss

Doors & Door Products

Home & Door Products
1716 Coolidge, Berkley
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
248-399-9900 Repairs doors & garage openers.

Storm Seal Company
2789 Rochester Road, Troy
248-689-1900 Repairs doors.

Michigan Door & Installation
135 N. Rochester Road, Clawson
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - noon
248-589-9120 Repairs & services doors.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Oakland County
150 Osmun, Pontiac, MI48342
248-338-1843

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Macomb County
37829 Groesbeck, Clinton Twp, MI 48036
586-263-1540

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Detroit
12630 Greenfield, Detroit, MI 48227
313-653-4890

Sells and take donations of: furniture, paint, roofing material, doors, sinks, bathtubs, plumbing fixtures, cabinets, windows, hardware, major appliances, lighting and more.

http://www.habitatoakland.org - Oakland County
http://www.macombhabitat.org - Macomb County
http://www.habitatdetroit.org - Detroit

Call to see if they will take any given item.

Eyeglasses

None at this time

Furniture

St. Vincent de Paul
2235 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Waterford
248-681-6760

Will pick up (call 313-972-3100).

Furniture Bank of Oakland Co.
333 N. Perry St., Pontiac
248-332-1300

They pick up furniture that you want to get rid of and make it available to those in need.

Junk Cars

Charity Motors
10431 Grand River Ave., Detroit
Monday-Saturday - 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
313-255-1000

Donate your car for a tax deduction.

Mother Waddles
12330 Joseph Campau, Detroit
313-891-4475

Donate your car for a tax deduction.

Junk Mail

SOCRRA
995 Coolidge, Royal Oak
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - noon
248-288-5150

Accepts junk mail (including envelopes with windows).

RecycleMax, Inc.(Bret Bergeron)
10455 Ford Road, Dearborn
313-581-9510

Accepts junk mail from businesses only.

To keep from getting pre-approved credit or insurance offers in the mail, go towww.optoutprescreen.com or call 888-567-8688.

Luggage

Frank's Shoe Service
360 S. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
248-647-3530

Repairs shoes, purses, luggage, dyeswomen's shoes.

Office Equipment

Congregation Beth Shalom
In Synagogue Office on Lincoln between Coolidge and Greenfield in Oak Park - across from Avery Elementary School
248-547-7972

Recycles ink toner/cartridges for the Staples Recycling for Education Program.

Nationwide Laser Tech
27600 Farmington Road, Suite B1
Farmington Hills
248-488-0155
Recycles toner cartridges, printers, copiers& some computers.

The Salvation Army
1200 W. Fort St., Detroit
313-309-3372
Accepts old computers for resale and to use inits adult rehabilitation programs. Must be under 5 yrs old.

Packing Materials

Pak Mail
22967 Woodward, Ferndale (between 9 & 10 Mile)
248-543-3097
www.pakmail.com
1-800-828-2214 (Call to find a place near you).

The UPS Store
29488 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
248-548-8178

Accepts clean foam packing peanuts of all sizes, shapes & colors for reuse. For additional info on peanut recycling, consumers can visit www.loosefillpackaging.com.

Paper

SOCRRA
995 Coolidge, Royal Oak
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - noon

Paper Shredder Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

SOCRRA has paper shredders on site (free and open to the public during regular business hours). Bring in your personal documents shred them yourself. Shredders handle 20 sheets at a time. Please remove paper clips. SOCRRA is in the process of purchasing and installing a larger paper shredder - should be in place by April 2010. Drop off center for:

  • office & school paper
  • junk mail, window envelopes
  • construction paper, tissue paper
  • manila folders (no metal clamps)
  • loose-leaf paper, computer paper
  • carbonless forms
  • magazines
  • catalogs
  • telephone books
  • newspapers & glossy ads
  • paperback books
  • hardcover books
  • shredded paper
  • brown paper bags

Plastic Bags

SOCRRA
995 Coolidge, Troy
248-288-5150

Accepts clean, empty plastic bags at the Recycling Drop-off Center. Place them in the containers in the Plastic Bag shed. No twine or plastic handles please.

Enviro-Bag
1-800-866-3954 Plastic bag recycling program. Call for a school in your area that participates in the program.

Wal-Mart
2001 W. Maple, Troy
248-435-4035
Accepts plastic bags.

Kroger
30991 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak
248-288-6338
Accepts plastic bags.

Resale

Baby-to-Baby
1146 E. West Maple Road
Walled Lake
248-960-5900
www.baby-to-baby.com Monday-Friday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 4:00 pm Accepts quality children's & maternity clothing, toys, furniture & accessories.

Goodwill
9622 Grand River, Detroit
313-931-0901 Accepts clothing and household goods.

New-To-You
26998 Woodward, Royal Oak
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
248-546-1722 Accepts clothing and household items.

Slightly Pregnant
32172 Woodward, Royal Oak
248-549-2229 Accepts quality maternity clothes.

Sporting Goods

Play It Again Sports
1203 W. 14 Mile, Clawson
248-435-7240
Resale of sports equipment.

Styrofoam

The UPS Store
29488 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak
248-548-8178
Accepts clean foam packing peanuts of all sizes, shapes & colors for reuse.
Visit www.loosefillpackaging.com

Tires

Whole tires are no longer acceptable for disposal in landfills (per the State of Michigan). Residents are encouraged to take tires to a tire installation store for proper disposal.


For a list of registered scrap tire collection sites in the State of Michigan, click on the following link:
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3312_4122-9262--,00.html

Toys, Games & Comics

Flipside
41 E. 14 Mile Road, Clawson
248-585-4090
Accepts toys, games, comic books,tapes, electronics,
etc. Call for more info.

Time Travelers
3277 W. 12 Mile, Berkley
248-548-7213
Sells toys, trades old collectibles, games& other items.

Typewriters

Better Business System Group
215 W. Troy St., Ferndale
Monday-Friday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
248-548-6404
Accepts and sells used equipment.