Drop-Off Station Prices

DROP-OFF INFORMATION

Effective March 1, 2025, Hard-to-recycle items will no longer be included in the Gate Fee. Instead, a $5 surcharge will be introduced for these items. This hard-to-recycle fee will be added to the existing Gate Fee and will apply to both residential and large-volume recycling loads. Hard-to-recycle items include soft/film plastics, expanded polystyrene, motor oil, motor oil filters, antifreeze, and vegetable oil.

The Drop-Off Station accepts a wide range of materials for recycling and safe disposal. All customers are required to pay the appropriate gate fees to access all services. Additional charges will apply based on the materials brought in, including hard-to-recycle items, electronics, appliances, and waste services. 

When you arrive, please stop at the gatehouse to have your materials assessed by the attendant and pay the necessary fees. The gatehouse attendant will then direct you to where your items should be placed in the designated drop-off areas.

To save time and money, it's recommended that you separate your recyclable materials from general waste before arriving (read more about it here). Do not bag your single-stream materials, they must be dumped loose into the roll-off container. Only mixed paper, boxboard, #1, #2, and #5 plastic, metal cans and foil, aseptic containers, and glass bottles and jars are accepted in the single-stream container. All items must be empty, clean and dry. Tightly secure caps and lids to containers and flatten boxboard, labels may be left on. For safety reasons, children under 13 years old and pets must remain inside your vehicle at all times. Prices are subject to change, and our staff reserves the right to refuse any material that is deemed unsuitable.

DROP-OFF STATION MATERIAL FEES

The Drop-Off Station is primarily funded by the fees collected from its users, which helps to maintain the recycling services we have provided for Ann Arbor and the surrounding communities for over 45 years. We appreciate your continued support! To keep recycling costs low and ensure accessibility and equity for all users, Recycle Ann Arbor does not charge a recycling fee for the traditional recycling items brought to the Drop-Off Station.

The gate fee, which is paid once per day, covers only traditional recycling services and applies to both residential and large recycling loads.

Residents who frequently use the Drop-Off Station can purchase ten-visit punch passes or annual passes. Please note that these discount passes only cover the residential recycling gate fee. Additional fees will apply based on the materials brought in and must be declared and paid at the gatehouse before entering. 

Credit Card transactions only, no cash or checks.

GATE FEE:

Residential Gate Fee: - Per Day:  $3
Large Volume Gate Fee*: - Per Day: $15
10-visit Punch Residential Pass: $25.00
Annual Residential Pass: $100.00

Traditional accepted materials included in the Gate Fee:

• Mixed Paper/Boxboard
• Cardboard
• Plastics (#1, #2, and #5 only)
• Metal cans & scrap metal (non-electrical items)
• Glass bottles and jars (any color)
• Shredded paper (already shredded, bagged, and sealed)
• Clothing/shoes (textiles) (up to 3 bags) 

An additional hard-to-recycle fee will be applied at the gate for hard-to-recycle materials. This new fee applies to both residential and large-volume recycling loads.

HARD-TO-RECYCLE FEE:

Residential Volume: $5
Large Volume*: $17

Hard-To-Recycle accepted materials:

• Motor Oil (up to 5 gal)
• Antifreeze (up to 5 gal)
• Oil Filters (up to 5)
• Vegetable Oil (up to 5 gal) 
• Expanded Polystyrene
• Plastic Bags

*Large volume applies to a traditionally accepted material volume exceeding that of a curbside collection cart. RAA reserves the right to adjust pricing for commercial quantities. 

Tip: Save time, energy, and money during your visit by bringing these items in all at once!