Newspaper
Newspapers, including the glossy ads inserts, are accepted for recycling in curbside recycling carts and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.
Recycle Right!
Newspaper should be clean and dry. Remove plastic newspaper sleeves .
Choose Zero Waste!
Newspaper can be reused around the house in various ways. You can use it as packing material (great substitute for packing peanuts), litter box liners, compost bin liner, or used to cover the ground or table during art and painting projects, etc.
Accepted at:
Step 1
All recyclable items should be empty, rinsed clean of all food particulates, and dry before placing them into the curbside bin. Labels may be left on.
Step 2
Tightly screw caps and lids onto their original plastic, glass, or aseptic containers. Empty and flatten all cardboard and boxboard. No batteries, plastic bags or film, or bagged recyclables accepted.
Step 3
Residential curbside carts must be placed out at the curb before 7 a.m. on your weekly service day.
*HOLIDAY OPERATIONS NOTICE: All divisions of Recycle Ann Arbor will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th, and Wednesday, January 1st, in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Curbside recycling pick-up will be delayed by one day, with routes running Thursday through Saturday both weeks.
Address: Recycle Ann Arbor
Phone: 734.662.6288
Step 1
When first arriving, stop at the gatehouse to have your materials assessed and pay the appropriate fees. See price list for full details .
Step 2
The gatehouse attendant will direct you to where your items should be placed. You may be required to stop at multiple areas and containers on site.
Step 3
For a complete list of what is accepted, visit the Drop-Off About page . For safety reasons, pets and children under 13 years old must remain inside the vehicle at all times. Prices are subject to change, and our staff reserves the right to refuse any material that is deemed unsuitable.
Address: 2950 East Ellsworth Rd. Phone: 734.971.7400 Public drop-off Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 am to 6:30 pm*
Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
*SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 PM during the winter season.
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
Closed Saturday and Sunday