Earn Detroit Zoo tickets while you help protect wildlife habitats.
Bring your old electronics to Macomb Community College in Warren and earn Detroit Zoo tickets while you help protect wildlife habitats. Every device recycled keeps harmful materials out of landfills and the Great Lakes.

When? Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: 14500 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088 — Parking Lot 8 
Cost: Free — registration requested. Walk‑ups welcome.

Event Day Drop Off
Please remain in your vehicle for the safety of you and our volunteers.

Please pack items so staff can quickly estimate load size at drop-off.

How the Zoo Ticket Reward Works

• Small loads (at least 17 gallons) earn one Detroit Zoo ticket.
• Large loads (a full backseat or truckbed) earns two Zoo tickets.

 Tickets are redeemable for one year.

What to Bring

• Radios
• Printers
• Batteries
• Small appliances 
• Small electronics
• All TVs and monitors
• DVD and VHS players
• Computers and laptops
• Cell phones and tablets
• Holiday lights, cords and wire

What Not to Bring

• Light bulbs (You can instead register for hazardous waste drop off at macombgov.org)
• Smoke detectors (Return to manufacturer or wrap in newsprint and dispose via curbside as directed by your municipality) 
• Appliances with freon (e.g., refrigerators, dehumidifiers - try contacting your electric company for recycling programs)

Other Tips

• Pack safely: Use sturdy boxes or totes; avoid overfilling.
• Sort and pre‑bundle cords and smaller items to speed up unloading.
• Weather‑ready: This is an outdoor, drive‑through event—plan accordingly.

Location, Traffic Flow & Parking
Address: 14500 E 12 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48088

On‑site: Use Parking Lot 8. Event signage and volunteers will direct vehicles through a one‑way, drive‑through unloading route. Please remain in your vehicle while staff unload your items.

Accessibility: If you need assistance beyond standard drive‑through service, let a staff member know upon arrival and we’ll be happy to help.

Important Safety & Privacy Notes
Personal Data

• Delete personal information from devices before recycling.
• All hard drives will be destroyed by the U.S. Department of Defense standards

Battery Taping 
For the following battery types, please cover all terminals with clear tape before drop-off:

• Lithium (including button cells)
• Any battery greater than 9 volts
• Any battery of unknown chemistry

Uncovered terminals on these batteries are a fire hazard.
 

Why It Matters
Electronics contain valuable materials that can be reused and hazardous components that should never reach landfills. Responsible recycling:

• Preserves natural resources by recovering metals and parts
• Reduces pollution and keeps toxins out of soil and waterways
• Protects wildlife habitats across Michigan, the Great Lakes and beyond

When you recycle with us, you support the Detroit Zoo’s broader sustainability work —turning old tech into a win for animals and people.

Event Partners

Proudly presented by Macomb Community College with the Detroit Zoological Society, EGLE, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, Padnos and Cirba Solutions.