Ann Arbor Curbside
Recycling Guide

ReUse Center Hours
(734) 222-7880
Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Donations are accepted
until 4 p.m.

Drop Off Station Hours
Mon-Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Drop-Off Station Brochure

Calvert's Rolloff Containers
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Calvert's Brochure

Recycle Ann Arbor's
Printable Brochure

CURRENT EVENTS
Green Building/Energy Events!
Green Drinks
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!

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!

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.

NEWS: RAA CEO Elected NRC Board Chair
Recycle Ann Arbor CEO Melinda Uerling has been elected chair of the board of directors of the National Recycling Coalition (NRC). She will serve in the position through 2010. Click here for details.

NEW! Cash for Cabinets
Donate 10 or more matching kitchen cabinets in excellent condition to the ReUse Center and receive cash at the time of donation. For more information about the Cash for Cabinets program, please call (734) 222-7880.

NEWS: 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.

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.


ReUse on Review

Our customers have been getting creative with their purchases from the ReUse Center. To help celebrate these achievements, the ReUse Center has dedicated a showcase to their creativity called "ReUse on Review." 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.

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