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Aluminum cans
Aluminum cans, such as pop and beer cans, can be placed in your curbside recycling bin and are also accepted at the Recovery Yard and the Drop-Off Station.
Recycle Right!
Always make sure to rinse and drain the cans before recycling them.
Live Zero Waste!
Strive for refillable options so you can use your own cup or bottle instead of single-serve cans and bottles.
Do any other places accept aluminum cans for recycling?
Many aluminum cans are returnables in the state of Michigan! You can take them to a local grocery store (Kroger, Meijer, etc.), deposit them, and get money in return.
Accepted at:
A2 Curbside Recycling
- Step 1
- All recyclable items should be washed, rinsed, and clean of all particulates of food and any liquid residue before placing them into the curbside bin.
- Step 2
- Remove caps and lids and discard into the trash.
- Step 3
- Residential curbside carts must be placed at the curb before 7 a.m. of the collection day.
- Address:
- Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180 - Phone:
- 734.662.6288
Drop-Off Station
- Step 1
- When first arriving on-site, stop at the gatehouse to have your materials assessed and pay the appropriate fee (if applicable). price list for full details
- Step 2
- The gatehouse staff will give you direction as to where your items should be placed.
- Step 3
- Often you are required to visit several different areas and receptacles.
- Step 4
- Unloading and loading assistance is often available. For a complete list of what is accepted, visit the Drop-Off About page.
- Address:
- 2950 East Ellsworth Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108 - Phone:
- 734.971.7400
- Hours:
- What's Accepted
- Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 am to 6:30 pm*
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- CLOSED MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS, & SUNDAYS
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE - during the winter season, the following items cannot be accepted after 5 pm due to lighting and safety concerns: scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, or concrete.
Recovery Yard
- Step 1
- Prior to unloading, Call the office 734-426-2280 to receive directions and assistance.
- Step 2
- Please check our Recovery Yard Drop Off Price list as applicable fees will apply.
- Prohibited Items:
- No liquids, paints or varnishes, No toxics, No alkaline batteries, food waste, asbestos, soil, sand nor deceased pets, livestock or wildlife.
- 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
- NEW: Saturday 9 am to 1 pm
- Closed Sundays