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Boxboard
Boxboard is accepted in curbside recycling bins, the Drop-Off Station, and the Recovery Yard. Boxboard includes things like cereal boxes, shoe boxes, frozen food boxes, cracker/snack boxes, pasta boxes, etc.
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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