Ann Arbor Curbside
Recycling Guide

ReUse Center Hours
(734) 222-7880
Mon-Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Donations are accepted
until one hour before close
Drop Off Station Hours
Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Drop-Off Station Brochure

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Calvert's Brochure

Recycle Ann Arbor's
Printable Brochure

CURRENT EVENTS
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MONTHLY: Recycling Events for Scio and Lodi Townships

RAA's Awards
Recycle Ann Arbor has been honored with various awards over the years from different organizations. Click here for our current list of awards.

Recycle Ann Arbor's
2005 Annual Report

Ann Arbor's
Waste Watcher
Fall/Winter 2007-2008 Issue
Complete Recycling Guide!

FREE Paper Shredding Event Oct. 17-18
Recycle Ann Arbor announces that the Drop-Off Station will hold a free paper shredding event on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day. The event is open to all residents and businesses in Washtenaw County. Click here for details.

Remodel Green Set for Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Recycle Ann Arbor announces the second annual Remodel Green Conference and Exhibition will be held October 31-November 1 at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center. Joe Lstiburek and Scott Morgan head the speaker lineup. Click here for details or visit www.remodelgreen.org.

County Cleanup Saturday, November 1
The Washtenaw County Solid Waste Program is holding a County Clean-Up Day on Saturday, November 1, from 9-4 at Eastern Michigan University's Rynearson Stadium parking lot. Residents may bring traditional recyclables (paper, metal, glass, cardboard) as well as appliances, furniture, electronics and household hazardous materials, such as paint. Click here for details.

Free Electronics Recycling
The Drop-Off Station now accepts many electronics free for recycling, including computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, VCRs, stereos, and microwave ovens.
Click here for details.

MPSC Awards $50,000 Grant to RAA
The Michigan Public Service Commission has awarded Recycle Ann Arbor a $50,000 grant to provide home energy assessments to Ann Arbor homes, and to offer access to energy improvement loans based on the findings. Click here for details.

Second Annual Earth Day Essay Contest:
"How Can Recycling Help Stop Global Warming?"
Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winner, Nicholas Lopez-Grueber!
Click here to read Nicholas' winning essay.

Congratulations to runner-up winners:
Isabella Keller, Klager Elementary, Manchester Click here to read Isabella's essay
Justin King, St. Francis of Assisi School, Ann Arbor Click here to read Justin's essay
Parmeda Sokansanj, Creekside Intermediate School Click here to read Parmeda's essay
Emily Uhlmann, Burns Park Elementary, Ann Arbor Click here to read Emily's essay
Kara Williams, Lincoln Middle School, Ypsilanti Click here to read Kara's essay

Thanks to our sponsors, Ann Arbor's 107.1 FM and Heritage Newspapers!

FREE recycling for Ann Arbor businesses
Businesses within the city of Ann Arbor are eligible for free recycling. For more information, please call Lisa Perschke at (734) 662-6288, ext. 113 or e-mail lisap@recycleannarbor.org.
Click here to view the Business Recycling Brochure.

URBAN WOOD For Sale in ReUse Center
The ReUse Center has an extensive stock of urban reclaimed wood. Our network of local sawmills turns dead urban trees into products that bring lasting value and character to your home. Click here for details.

94% of Ann Arbor residents recycle at the curb
A recent survey conducted by the National Research Center says that 94% of Ann Arbor residents recycled at the curb in the last year. Click here for details.

2007 Earth Day Essay Contest:
"Why Recycling Is Important to America's Future"
Congratulations to the Grand Prize Winner, Stephen Amori!
Click here to read Stephen's winning essay.

The runner-up winners are:
Alayna Baron, Ann Arbor Open School Click here to read Alayna's essay
Ji-Seok Lee, Mitchell Elementary School Click here to read Ji-Seok's essay
Brian Lim, Creekside Intermediate School Click here to read Brian's essay
Sherry Zhang, Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School Click here to read Sherry's essay

NEWS: Recycle Ann Arbor Offers Complete C&D Waste and Recycling Services
Following the acquisition of Calvert's Rolloff Containers, Recycle Ann Arbor now offers complete construction and demolition waste and recycling services. Click here for details.

Your opportunity for a more energy efficient home
When the temperatures begin to climb, many homeowners cringe at the thought of turning on their air conditioning units due to increased energy costs, particularly if their homes are less than energy efficient. Thankfully there is a solution that can help to save them money. Homeowners now have the option of utilizing an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) whether they're buying, selling, refinancing or remodeling their homes. Click here for details.

We accept plastic bags!
The Drop Off Station accepts #2 and #4 plastic grocery, newspaper and dry cleaning bags for recycling. The bags must be clean, dry and free of debris, including receipts, before recycling due to the high sensitivity of this material. Click here for details.

The Collectors' Corner
Featuring timeless furniture, original artwork, rare antiques and fabulous finds, the ReUse Center's Collector's Corner is now highlighting its latest additions online. Check back often to see what's new! If you have any questions, stop in at the ReUse Center, located at 2420 South Industrial Highway in Ann Arbor. Click here to check it out!

Why aren't all plastics recyclable?
Many people have been confused as to why Recycle Ann Arbor isn't able to accept certain types of plastics, such as butter tubs. Click here to read the full details.

Support Recycle Ann Arbor through your Amazon.com and Giveline Purchases
Recycle Ann Arbor will receive a percentage of your Amazon.com and Giveline purchases if you use the link below to access their sites. Thank you for your continued support of Recycle Ann Arbor and our waste reduction efforts.