Recycling in Ann Arbor: What Really Happens

See Where Your Recycling Really Goes

Step inside Recycle Ann Arbor's Zero Waste Materials Recovery Facility and follow your recycling from the curb to its next life as raw material for new packaging and products. Opened in December 2021, our MRF is a bold new chapter in community-based recycling. Watch the video and see it for yourself.

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Ways to Recycle

Recovery Yard Construction & Demolition debris recycling & safe waste disposal services, all with a zero waste approach Curbside Pick-Up RAA’s pioneer recycling collection program, weekly single-stream curbside collection, serving residents, businesses, & multi-family Drop-Off Station Public drop-off, limited materials

More ways we help the community

Rent a Roll-off Container For home cleanouts, construction, and events. Free estimates, no hidden surcharges or service fees. Learn more Secure Shredding Document & hard drive shredding services to protect your sensitive documents Learn more Boost Reuse Give materials a second life and keep them out of the landfill through our reuse and repair drive program. Learn more

Our Facilities

Drop-Off Station
Address:
2950 East Ellsworth Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone:
734.971.7400
Public drop-off hours:
Tues & Thurs 8:30 am to 6:30 pm*
Friday & Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm*
Closed Monday, Wednesday, & Sunday
Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check. 
 
*SEASONAL NOTICE: due to low lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, and yard waste are not accepted after sundown during the winter season.