What To Do With Return to A-Z Guide
Books, paperback
Paperback books that are in good, sellable condition are accepted at the ReUse Center. Paperback books that need to be recycled are accepted in your curbside recycling bins, the Drop-Off Station, and the Recovery Yard.
Recycle Right!
Paperback books can go in your Ann Arbor curbside recycling bins, but hardback books cannot!
Live Zero Waste!
Use the library!
Do any other places accept paperback books?
The Kiwanis Thrift Sale.
Accepted at:
- 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 246, Dexter, MI 48130
- Phone:
- 734.662.6288
- 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.
- COVID-19 RESPONSE
- COVID-19 Update
- 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
- Closed Saturdays and Sundays
- COVID-19 RESPONSE
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