

Great Lakes Recycling
Electronic & EV Battery Division
Our Mission
At Great Lakes Recycling (GLR), we are dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability through responsible recycling practices. With over 90 years of family-owned commitment, we prioritize honesty, integrity, and excellence in our service. Here at GLR, we process materials back to their commodity level and reintegrate them into the marketplace, conserving natural resources and ensuring a cleaner, safer planet for future generations to come.

Our History
Explore GLR’s history and learn more about the key milestones that have defined our growth and evolution over the years. From our early beginnings to becoming a leader in EV battery recycling, each milestone reflects our commitment to innovation and sustainability here at GLR!

2023
EV Battery Recycling

2005
Started E-scrap Division
GLR formed their e-scrap recycling division.
With the rise in popularity of electric cars, GLR started providing EV battery recycling services out of their facility
located in Oak Park, MI

2025
Relocated to River Rouge
GLR moved to a 60,000 sq ft
facility located right near the heart of Detroit, MI where they continue to recycle electronic waste and EV hybrid batteries



