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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Juice boxes
Juice boxes are aseptic containers (commonly labeled TetraPak) made from layers of paper, plastic, and aluminum that preserve products without refrigeration for longer periods. Aseptic juice box containers are accepted 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
Junk mail
Uncoated junk mail (flyers, catalogs, etc.) is accepted for recycling in curbside recycling carts and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. Paper is one of the most commonly known recyclable items. Paper can be printed, drawn, or written on. Paper should be clean (no grease) and dry. Staples and plastic windows on paper envelopes are okay to leave on. Remove any paper clips, metal bindings, and plastic wrap/film.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
Kerosene
Kerosene 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.
LED light bulbs
LED light bulbs are accepted for recycling at the Drop-Off Station and Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site. Do not tape or tie bulbs together.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.
Liquid asphalt and roofing tar
Liquid asphalt and roofing tar are considered hazardous materials and are accepted at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site for proper disposal.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.
Lithium-ion batteries
Undamaged and damaged rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are accepted for recycling at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site (appointments are required). To prevent fires, please tape the ends/terminals of each battery before recycling them. Before taking them in, you must contact Washtenaw Home Toxics for proper packaging requirements.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.
Lithium-ion polymer batteries
Undamaged and damaged rechargeable lithium-ion polymer batteries are accepted for recycling at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site (appointments are required). To prevent fires, please tape the ends/terminals of each battery before recycling them. Before taking them in, you must contact Washtenaw Home Toxics for proper packaging requirements. Lithium-ion polymer batteries are commonly found in cell phones, cameras, and laptops. 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.
Medical supplies - needles, syringes, and sharps
Medical needles, syringes, and sharps are hazardous materials and are 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.
Metal cans
Metal food cans are accepted for recycling in curbside recycling carts and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. Metal can be infinitely recycled without losing quality. Keep lids and pull tabs attached to the can to ensure they get recycled, and place loose metal lids inside the can and squeeze the opening closed so the lids can’t fall out. Common accepted metal cans include vegetable, bean, tomato, soup, tuna, fruit, and spam cans.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
Metal cleaner
Metal cleaners, such as metal polish, are considered hazardous materials and can be taken to Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site for proper disposal.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.
Metal Lids
Metal caps that are screwed back onto their original container and metal can lids that can either be left attached to the can or secured inside a metal can are accepted in curbside recycling carts and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. If you have loose metal lids, place them inside a can and squeeze the opening closed so that the lids won't fall out.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
Milk cartons
Milk cartons can be plastic jugs or aseptic rectangular cartons. Plastic jugs labeled #2 (HDPE) and aseptic containers (commonly labeled TetraPak) are accepted in curbside recycling carts and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. Caps must be tightly screwed back on the jug or carton to be recycled.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
Mixed paper
Mixed paper is the term used to refer to different types of recyclable paper mixed together. Paper is one of the most commonly known recyclable items. Uncoated mixed 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. Paper should be clean (no grease) and dry. Staples and plastic windows on paper envelopes are okay to leave on. Remove any paper clips, metal bindings, and plastic wrap/film.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
Mothballs
Mothballs are considered a home toxic and are accepted at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site for proper disposal.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.
Nail polish, polish remover
Nail polish and nail polish remover is considered a home toxic and can be taken to Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site for proper disposal.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.
Newspaper
Newspapers, including the glossy ads inserts, 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
Nickel cadmium batteries
Undamaged and damaged rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries (Ni–Cd battery or NiCad battery) are accepted for recycling at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site (appointments are required). To prevent fires, please tape the ends/terminals of each battery before recycling them. Before taking them in, you must contact Washtenaw Home Toxics for proper packaging requirements. Nickel cadmium batteries are small dry-cell seal batteries. They are commonly used in cordless power tools, cordless/wireless phones, camcorders, portable electronics, and remote-controlled toys. 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.
Nickel metal hydride batteries
Undamaged and damaged rechargeable nickel metal hydride (Ni–MH battery or NiMH battery) are accepted for recycling at Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site (appointments are required). To prevent fires, please tape the ends/terminals of each battery before recycling them. 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.
Oil, standard or extended life
Standard or extended-life motor oil is accepted for recycling at the Drop-Off Station or can be taken to Washtenaw County's Home Toxics disposal site for proper disposal.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.
Packing paper, non-plastic coated
Packing paper sheets like kraft or newsprint is accepted for recycling in curbside recycling carts and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. Poly (plastic) coated kraft paper is not recyclable and not accepted.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