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Pizza Box

Pizza boxes can be composted, no matter how greasy. Pizza boxes are only accepted in curbside recycling bins and at the Drop-Off Station when certain simple rules are followed. Greasy cardboard can be recycled, but pizza and cheese stuck to the box cannot, visually inspect your pizza box for grease, and only recycle the parts that are free of food waste.

Recycle Right!

Make sure to follow these simple rules when recycling your pizza box:

Remove the liner and throw this part away
Visually inspect the box for food waste and remove any food waste
Recycle the empty cardboard pizza box in your curbside bin or at the Drop-Off Station

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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
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 - 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.

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