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Cardboard is accepted for recycling in curbside recycling bins, for composting in curbside composting bins, at the Drop-Off Station and at the Recovery Yard. Recycling is the preferred method, but cardboard can be composted.

Recycle Right!

Break down and flatten cardboard boxes for recycling. To compost, make sure all tape and stickers are removed from the cardboard in addition to breaking down and flattening it. Recycling is the best option for cardboard, but it can be composted.

Live Zero Waste!

Try to avoid using cardboard, or keep boxes and reuse them.

A note about pizza boxes: pizza boxes are often too greasy to recycle with other cardboard. If your pizza box is relatively clean, remove the liner (often the greasiest part) and flatten box for recycling in either curbside collection or drop off recycling. Read more about pizza box recycling. Pizza boxes can also be composted, no matter how greasy.

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A2 Curbside Compost

Optional compost carts, available in 64 and 96-gallon sizes from the Customer Service Center, open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 301 E. Huron St., 734.994.7336. Carts can be delivered for a fee of $59.

Carts exceeding 112 pounds for the 32-gallon, 224 pounds for the 64-gallon, or 336 pounds for the 96-gallon size will not be serviced. 

Yard waste bags and bundled brush/tree limbs

Paper yard waste bags may be used for yard waste such as leaves, weeds and other vegetation. Bundled brush or tree limbs, four feet or less, can be tied with natural twine in bundles up to 18 inches in diameter, can be left at the curb for pickup. Individual tree limbs must be no more than 6 inches in diameter.

Compost bags and bundled brush exceeding 50 pounds will not be serviced.

WeCare Denali Ann Arbor Composting Facility

Address:
4150 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Phone:
(734) 477-0334

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

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