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Light Fixtures, metal
Lighting and wired light fixtures such as ceiling lights, wall lights, outdoor lights, and chandeliers that are in good usable condition are accepted for donation at Habitat for Humanity Restore. Metal light fixtures and ballasts that are broken and unusable are accepted as scrap metal for recycling at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. Lighting glass is not recyclable but is accepted for safe disposal as general waste. Remove all light bulbs prior to disposal.
Recycle Right!
Do not put glass, broken or otherwise in your curbside recycling cart. Non-food glass is not recyclable because it is made of a different type of glass than food jars and bottles and melt at different temperatures. If such glass is mixed with recyclable glass, it will contaminate it.
Scrap metal is also not accepted in curbside recycling carts but is accepted at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. Metal can be infinitely recycled without losing quality, please don't throw metal items in the trash, recycle them instead.
Choose Zero Waste!
Try to repair your lighting before replacing them. If not possible, donating unwanted but still usable items instead of throwing them away or recycling them is the best way to ensure they get reused!
Accepted at:
- 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.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108 - 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
Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - Phone:
- 734.426.2280
- Public drop-off hours:
- Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Closed Saturday and Sunday