Egg cartons, plastic
Plastic egg cartons (hard clear plastic, not Styrofoam) are accepted in curbside recycling bins, and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.
Recycle Right!
Make sure the egg cartons have no leftover eggs/other items inside.
Live Zero Waste!
Paper egg cartons are more sustainable compared to single-use plastic egg cartons.
Take empty egg cartons to farmers at the Farmers Market.
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
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. 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.
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 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