Recycle Ann Arbor’s A-Z Recycling Guide is a comprehensive resource to help Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County Area residents properly reuse, recycle, compost, or (as a last option) safely dispose of everyday items and materials. This simple tool will help you responsibly sort your stuff and offer tips to help you reach your zero-waste goals!
Looking for something that isn’t listed in this guide? If your item doesn’t pop up on our list, odds are it can’t be recycled and should be thrown in the trash. Recycle Ann Arbor only accepts items that can be authentically recycled. When in doubt, throw it out, as items that can't be recycled will contaminate the recycling stream. Choose zero waste and aim to reduce and reuse the items that can’t be recycled.
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Cardboard
Cardboard is accepted for recycling in curbside recycling carts, for composting in curbside composting bins, at the Drop-Off Station and the Recovery Yard. Recycling is the preferred method, but cardboard can be composted. Flatten and empty.Accepted at:
A2 Curbside Compost
WeCare Denali Ann Arbor Composting Facility
Address:
4150 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Contact:
www.a2gov.org/compost
Curbside Pick-Up
- Address:
- Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180 - Phone:
- 734.662.6288
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*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Catalogs & Magazines
Catalogs and magazines are accepted for recycling in curbside recycling carts and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.Accepted at:
Curbside Pick-Up
- Address:
- Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180 - Phone:
- 734.662.6288
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*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Caulk
Caulking is considered a hazardous material and is accepted at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site.Accepted at:
Washtenaw Home Toxics
Recycle Ann Arbor only accepts a very limited number of toxic materials. Washtenaw County’s Home Toxics Reduction Program provides the county residents with a disposal option for the rest of these products.
Saturday Drop-Off service
Dates: April through November. Visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current dates.
Hours: visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current hours.
For information about this program including location, hours, and materials accepted, visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program or call (734) 222-3950. Weekday drop-off available by appointment.
Ceiling fans
Ceiling fans, box fans, portable fans, and similar are made with a variety of materials, including rigid, bulky plastic and therefore are not recyclable but are accepted for safe disposal at the Drop-Off Station as general waste. High-velocity type fans that are made of at least 60% metal and no longer unusable, are accepted as scrap metal for recycling at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.Accepted at:
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*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Cleaning supplies
Cleaning supplies, such as glass cleaner, kitchen cleaner, and other household chemicals are accepted for proper recycling at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site.Accepted at:
Washtenaw Home Toxics
Recycle Ann Arbor only accepts a very limited number of toxic materials. Washtenaw County’s Home Toxics Reduction Program provides the county residents with a disposal option for the rest of these products.
Saturday Drop-Off service
Dates: April through November. Visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current dates.
Hours: visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current hours.
For information about this program including location, hours, and materials accepted, visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program or call (734) 222-3950. Weekday drop-off available by appointment.
Colored paper
Colored paper, such as craft construction and scrapbook paper, is accepted for recycling in curbside recycling carts and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. Paper can be printed, drawn, or written on. Staples are ok to leave on. Paper in brand new condition is accepted for donation at locations throughout the A2 Area Reuse Network.Accepted at:
A2 Area Reuse Network
2280 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor MI
734-996-9155
3500 Washtenaw Ave, Suite K, Ann Arbor MI
734-662-6771
1196 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti MI
734-484-4357
Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center - Ypsilanti
3782 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti MI
734-272-0667
6241 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI
734-276-0599
2051 S. State Street, Ann Arbor MI
734-769-4085
100 N Staebler Rd, Ann Arbor MI
734-665-0450
1311 E Michigan Ave, Saline MI
734-316-2715
Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center
1621 S State St, Ann Arbor MI
734-332-3948
4567 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor MI
734-800-4137
5161 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI
734-222-0876
14 S Washington St, Ypsilanti MI
734-483-1226
Furniture and Household Items Only
5361 McAuley Drive, Suite 1125 Ypsilanti MI
[email protected]
Curbside Pick-Up
- Address:
- Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180 - Phone:
- 734.662.6288
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*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs)
CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs are accepted for recycling at the Drop-Off Station and Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site.Accepted at:
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*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
Washtenaw Home Toxics
Recycle Ann Arbor only accepts a very limited number of toxic materials. Washtenaw County’s Home Toxics Reduction Program provides the county residents with a disposal option for the rest of these products.
Saturday Drop-Off service
Dates: April through November. Visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current dates.
Hours: visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current hours.
For information about this program including location, hours, and materials accepted, visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program or call (734) 222-3950. Weekday drop-off available by appointment.
Computer batteries
Computer/laptop batteries are accepted for recycling at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site (appointments are required). Do not put batteries of any kind in your curbside recycling cart.Accepted at:
Washtenaw Home Toxics
Recycle Ann Arbor only accepts a very limited number of toxic materials. Washtenaw County’s Home Toxics Reduction Program provides the county residents with a disposal option for the rest of these products.
Saturday Drop-Off service
Dates: April through November. Visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current dates.
Hours: visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current hours.
For information about this program including location, hours, and materials accepted, visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program or call (734) 222-3950. Weekday drop-off available by appointment.
Concrete
Concrete is accepted for recycling at the Recovery Yard. Concrete must not be painted, or mixed with trash, tile, or brick.Accepted at:
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Construction materials
Construction materials (C&D waste) such as concrete, wood, and steel that are not reusable are accepted for recycling at the Recovery Yard.Accepted at:
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Cookware, pots and pans
Cookware, pots, and pans that are gently used, clean, and in good to excellent usable condition are accepted for donation at locations throughout the A2 Area Reuse Network. Metal cookware, pots, and pans that are unusable are accepted as scrap metal for recycling at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. Non-stick cookware is not recyclable due to the PTFE coating. Glass pot and pan lids are also not recyclable and not accepted at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.Accepted at:
A2 Area Reuse Network
2280 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor MI
734-996-9155
3500 Washtenaw Ave, Suite K, Ann Arbor MI
734-662-6771
1196 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti MI
734-484-4357
Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center - Ypsilanti
3782 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti MI
734-272-0667
6241 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI
734-276-0599
2051 S. State Street, Ann Arbor MI
734-769-4085
100 N Staebler Rd, Ann Arbor MI
734-665-0450
1311 E Michigan Ave, Saline MI
734-316-2715
Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center
1621 S State St, Ann Arbor MI
734-332-3948
4567 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor MI
734-800-4137
5161 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI
734-222-0876
14 S Washington St, Ypsilanti MI
734-483-1226
Furniture and Household Items Only
5361 McAuley Drive, Suite 1125 Ypsilanti MI
[email protected]
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*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Couches
Couches and sofas that are gently used, clean, and in good usable condition are accepted for donation at locations throughout the A2 Area Reuse Network. Before donating, make sure the upholstery or leather is clean and free of rips, tears, breaks, and animal hair to ensure acceptance. Couches and sofas that are broken and in poor, unusable condition are not recyclable but are accepted for safe disposal at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard as general waste.Accepted at:
A2 Area Reuse Network
2280 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor MI
734-996-9155
3500 Washtenaw Ave, Suite K, Ann Arbor MI
734-662-6771
1196 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti MI
734-484-4357
Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center - Ypsilanti
3782 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti MI
734-272-0667
6241 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI
734-276-0599
2051 S. State Street, Ann Arbor MI
734-769-4085
100 N Staebler Rd, Ann Arbor MI
734-665-0450
1311 E Michigan Ave, Saline MI
734-316-2715
Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center
1621 S State St, Ann Arbor MI
734-332-3948
4567 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor MI
734-800-4137
5161 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI
734-222-0876
14 S Washington St, Ypsilanti MI
734-483-1226
Furniture and Household Items Only
5361 McAuley Drive, Suite 1125 Ypsilanti MI
[email protected]
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*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Degreaser
Degreaser/oven cleaners are considered hazardous substances and are accepted for proper disposal at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site. These substances can contain caustic and corrosive chemicals, posing health risks.Accepted at:
Washtenaw Home Toxics
Recycle Ann Arbor only accepts a very limited number of toxic materials. Washtenaw County’s Home Toxics Reduction Program provides the county residents with a disposal option for the rest of these products.
Saturday Drop-Off service
Dates: April through November. Visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current dates.
Hours: visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current hours.
For information about this program including location, hours, and materials accepted, visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program or call (734) 222-3950. Weekday drop-off available by appointment.
Desks
Desks that are gently used, clean, and in good usable condition, are accepted for donation at locations throughout the A2 Area Reuse Network. Desks that are broken and in poor, unusable condition are not recyclable but are accepted for safe disposal at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard as general waste. Steel/metal desks are accepted as scrap metal for recycling at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.Accepted at:
A2 Area Reuse Network
2280 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor MI
734-996-9155
3500 Washtenaw Ave, Suite K, Ann Arbor MI
734-662-6771
1196 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti MI
734-484-4357
Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center - Ypsilanti
3782 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti MI
734-272-0667
6241 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI
734-276-0599
2051 S. State Street, Ann Arbor MI
734-769-4085
100 N Staebler Rd, Ann Arbor MI
734-665-0450
1311 E Michigan Ave, Saline MI
734-316-2715
Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center
1621 S State St, Ann Arbor MI
734-332-3948
4567 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor MI
734-800-4137
5161 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI
734-222-0876
14 S Washington St, Ypsilanti MI
734-483-1226
Furniture and Household Items Only
5361 McAuley Drive, Suite 1125 Ypsilanti MI
[email protected]
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*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Diesel fuel
Diesel fuel is a hazardous substance and is accepted for proper disposal at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site.Accepted at:
Washtenaw Home Toxics
Recycle Ann Arbor only accepts a very limited number of toxic materials. Washtenaw County’s Home Toxics Reduction Program provides the county residents with a disposal option for the rest of these products.
Saturday Drop-Off service
Dates: April through November. Visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current dates.
Hours: visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current hours.
For information about this program including location, hours, and materials accepted, visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program or call (734) 222-3950. Weekday drop-off available by appointment.
Dishwashers, not working
Dishwashers that are no longer working are accepted for recycling at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.Accepted at:
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*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Doors
Broken, unusable metal and aluminum doors are accepted as scrap metal for recycling at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. Wood & plastic doors are not recyclable but are accepted for safe disposal as general waste. Doors of any materials that are in good, reusable condition are accepted for donation at Habitat for Humanity Restore (no hollow slab or bi-fold doors).Accepted at:
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*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Drain cleaners
Drain cleaners are hazardous substances and are accepted for proper disposal at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site. These substances can contain caustic and corrosive chemicals, posing health risks.Accepted at:
Washtenaw Home Toxics
Recycle Ann Arbor only accepts a very limited number of toxic materials. Washtenaw County’s Home Toxics Reduction Program provides the county residents with a disposal option for the rest of these products.
Saturday Drop-Off service
Dates: April through November. Visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current dates.
Hours: visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program for current hours.
For information about this program including location, hours, and materials accepted, visit Washtenaw County Home Toxics Reduction Program or call (734) 222-3950. Weekday drop-off available by appointment.
Drywall
Drywall and sheetrock is not recyclable but is accepted for safe disposal at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard as general waste. Drywall sheets in good, reusable condition that are at least 4’x8’ in size are accepted for donation at Habitat for Humanity Restore.Accepted at:
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*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
Egg cartons, paper
Paper egg cartons are accepted for recycling in curbside recycling carts and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. Under the right conditions paper egg cartons are compostable.Accepted at:
Curbside Pick-Up
- Address:
- Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180 - Phone:
- 734.662.6288
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*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
Recovery Yard
- Address:
- 7891 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday