LOCATION
2950 East Ellsworth
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 971-7400

HOURS
Tuesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
$3.00 entry fee per vehicle

What's accepted at the DOS
Drop-Off Station Brochure

Drop-Off Station Entry Fee
The Drop-Off Station began charging a $3.00 per vehicle entry fee on January 2, 2010. The entry fee is necessary to ensure the continuing operation of the the Drop-Off Station, following the end of funding support from Washtenaw County, the City of Ann Arbor, and Pittsfield Township. Customers may save with discounted multiple-use punch cards or unlimited yearly passes. Click here for more information.

Rechargeable Battery Ends Must Be Taped
To meet new U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standards, the positive ends of rechargeable batteries must be taped with clear tape and stored in a plastic bag. Click here for more information.

In addition to wood mulch, the Drop-Off Station also sells wood chips. (Please call for price and availability.)

Fees to recycle computer peripherals (mouse, keyboard, computer speakers), personal printers, personal copiers, fax machines, office printers and office copiers, have increased. Fees are listed below. The fee increases are necessary due to significant changes in the recycled materials markets. In addition, printer ink and toner cartridges will no longer be accepted.

REMINDER:

Yard Waste: The DOS accepts yard waste. Please note that the City of Ann Arbor Compost Center, located at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) on Platt Road, does NOT accept yard waste loads of less than six cubic yards. All yard waste loads less than six cubic yards should be dropped off at the Drop-Off Station at 2950 East Ellsworth Road.

For 24-hour information, call (734) 971-7400.

Inside the DOS Barn
Recyclables (no fee)

WHITE PAPER: Includes white office paper, such as copy paper, or any other bond-weight paper

MIXED PAPER: Includes colored office paper, such as copy paper, or any other bond-weight paper

MAIL MIX PAPER: Includes "junk" mail, white envelopes and craft-paper envelopes, telephone books

NEWSPAPER: Includes all newspaper and newspaper advertising inserts

MAGAZINES & CATALOGS: All kinds of magazines and catalogs

BOX BOARD: Includes cereal boxes, cookie and cracker boxes, etc.

PAPER BAGS: Brown paper grocery bags

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD: All kinds of heavy-weight boxes, such as new appliance boxes, Priority Mail boxes, etc.

MIXED CONTAINERS: Includes empty and rinsed milk cartons, juice boxes, glass (jars, bottles, Pyrex), ceramics, plastic bottles (marked #1 and #2), metals (steel cans, lids, empty aerosols, aluminum cans, foil, pie tins)

#2 AND #4 PLASTIC BAGS: Clean, dry and free of debris, including receipts, #2 (high density polyethylene) and #4 (low density polyethylene) plastic bags. Meat, bread or food wrappers are not accepted. Ziploc storage bags or baggies, trash bags, bags with strings or hard plastic handles are not accepted.

PLASTIC SHRINK WRAP: Used in packaging or to winterize boats

STYROFOAM: Includes bagged packing peanuts and egg cartons

TEXTILES: Clothing or household textiles that are clean, dry, and free of mildew, grease or other dirt. Clothing must be wearable or repairable, Household linens include drapes, tablecloths, cloth napkins, sheets, blankets, and towels. Textiles not accepted include: rugs, carpeting, dressmaker or quilting cuttings, commercial textile trimmings, burlap bags, industrial laundry garments, shop rags, shoes and boots (some shoes accepted, see description below), belts, purses or pillows.

SHOES: Paired ladies', men's, children's, walking, dress and tennis-type shoes. Heavy work boots, ladies' high heels, bedroom slippers, skates, golf spikes, baseball cleats, rain boots or galoshes are not accepted.

HARDCOVER BOOKS & PAPERBACK BOOKS Each have their own, separate bin

CELLULAR (CELL) TELEPHONES

RECHARGABLE BATTERIES : Includes nickel-cadmium, lithium, nickel metal hyride, small sealed lead acid. (Non-rechargable household batteries are also collected for hazardous waste disposal.) Per the U.S. Department of Transportation, both ends of the batteries must be taped for safe handling.

Automotive Waste (with fees, effective 4/1/10)

CAR TIRES: $5 per tire up to 16 inches

TRUCK TIRES: $15 per tire up to 25 inches

TRANSMISSION FLUID : $1 per gallon

ANTIFREEZE: $1 per gallon

BRAKE FLUID: $1 per gallon

CAR BATTERIES : no fee

MOTOR OIL : no fee (limit 5 gallons)*

OIL FILTERS : no fee (limit 5 filters)*
* $0.25 each over 5 gallons or filters per month

Special Items (some fees apply)
Effective 4/23/10:

FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBES (up to 4'):
$1 each, $10 per dozen if preboxed
FLUORESCENT LIGHT TUBES (8'): $2 ea.
COMPACT FLUORESCENTS: $1 ea.
FREON APPLIANCES: $28 each
TELEVISIONS: $.50/lb.
CABINET/CONSOLE TVs: $.50/lb.
BIG SCREEN/PROJECTION TVs: $.50/lb.
DESKTOP/LAPTOP COMPUTERS: FREE
COMPUTER MONITORS (any size): $15 each
MOUSE/KEYBOARD/SPEAKERS (set): $2
(or $.50 ea. individually)
PRINTERS, FAX MACHINES: $5 ea.
OFFICE PRINTERS, COPIERS: $.25/pound
VCRs, STEREOS: FREE
MICROWAVE OVENS: FREE
PRINTER INK/TONER CARTRIDGES: FREE


The following items are not currently being accepted for recycling until new recycling partners are located:
CDs or DVDs
3.5" COMPUTER DISKS
AUDIO & VIDEO TAPES

Tipwall Materials (effective 4/1/10)
Tipwall volumes (to nearest half-cubic yard) and fees are assessed at the gatehouse. Unload into steel bins after payment.

1. LIGHT WASTE and 2. HEAVY WASTE: Includes all non-hazardous municipal solid waste, e.g. carpet, mattresses, furniture, trash, building debris, drywall, shingles, plywood, painted or treated wood, concrete with steel, or bricks. $23/cy or $3/bag

3. YARD WASTE: Includes soft yard debris and branches up to 6” in diameter. No stumps or logs. $14/cy or $2/bag

4. FERROUS (STEEL) METALS: Loads of small appliances, gutters, bikes, auto parts (empty of oil and fuel) are charged at $5/cy. No propane tanks or other gas tanks or cylinders. Large, non-Freon appliances (e.g. stoves), $5/each

5. CONCRETE: No painted concrete or imbedded steel or brick. $15/cy

6. NON-FERROUS METALS: Includes aluminum, copper, etc. FREE

7. UNFINISHED WOOD: Includes clean lumber (no painted, treated, stained or glued wood/plywood) and pallets. $12/cy

8. VINYL SIDING: No longer collecting for recycling purposes. Drop-offs still accepted as light waste, at $20/cy.

9. PROPANE TANKS: 20-pound size, $10/each; 1-pound camping tank, $5/each

Prices are subject to change.

Compost &
Mulch Sales
(effective 4/28/10)

MUNICIPAL COMPOST: please call (734) 971-7400 for availability and price.

MIXED MULCH:
$1.50/bushel or $15/cubic yard

WOOD CHIPS:
$10/cubic yard

Delivery available at additional charge.
Call (734) 971-7400 for hours, prices and availability.