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Aerosol cans, empty

Empty aerosol cans are accepted in Ann Arbor curbside recycling bins. Additionally, they are accepted for recycling at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.

 

More info
Accepted at:

A2 Curbside Recycling

Address:
Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180
Phone:
734.662.6288

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Aluminum cans

Aluminum cans, such as pop and beer cans, can be placed in your curbside recycling bin and are also accepted at the Recovery Yard and the Drop-Off Station.

 

More info
Accepted at:

A2 Curbside Recycling

Address:
Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180
Phone:
734.662.6288

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Aluminum foil

Clean aluminum foil can be recycled in the curbside recycling bin and is also accepted at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.
More info
Accepted at:

A2 Curbside Recycling

Address:
Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180
Phone:
734.662.6288

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Appliances, Freon, not working

Appliances containing freon must be handled appropriately in order to be recycled. Freon must first be safely drained and disposed of, in order to recycle the other materials. Due to the necessary specialized care in order to recycle, an extra fee of $28 per freon appliance will be charged.  Examples of freon appliances: air conditioners, refrigerators, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers.
More info
Accepted at:

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Aseptic containers (Tetra Pak)

Aseptic containers (also commonly labeled with "Tetra Pak") are food and drink cartons. Some examples of items in aseptic containers are broth, soups, juice boxes, milk, etc.

More info
Accepted at:

A2 Curbside Recycling

Address:
Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180
Phone:
734.662.6288

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Asphalt shingles, used

Used asphalt shingles are only accepted as trash at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.
More info
Accepted at:

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Bicycles, bicycle parts, not working

Bicycle/bicycle parts that are no longer working are accepted at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.
More info
Accepted at:

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Boxboard

Boxboard is accepted in curbside recycling bins, the Drop-Off Station, and the Recovery Yard. Boxboard includes things like cereal boxes, shoe boxes, frozen food boxes, cracker/snack boxes, pasta boxes, etc.
More info
Accepted at:

A2 Curbside Recycling

Address:
Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180
Phone:
734.662.6288

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Bricks

Bricks that are in good, sellable condition are accepted for donation at locations throughout the A2 Reuse Network. Bricks that need to be recycled are accepted at the Recovery Yard.
More info
Accepted at:

A2 Area Reuse Network

Habitat for Humanity Restore   

6241 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI

734-276-0599

The Share House

5161 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI

734-222-0876

Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Store

2280 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor MI

734-996-9155

Kiwanis Thrift Sale

100 N Staebler Rd, Ann Arbor, MI

734-665-0450

Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center

1621 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 

734-332-3948

Scrap Creative Reuse

4567 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, MI

734-800-4137

Friends in Deed 

1196 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

734-484-4357

Recovery Yard

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
 

Building materials, not reusable

Building materials that need to be recycled are accepted at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.
More info
Accepted at:

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Cardboard

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.
More info
Accepted at:

A2 Curbside Compost

WeCare Denali Ann Arbor Composting Facility

Address:
4150 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Phone:
(734) 477-0334

 

A2 Curbside Recycling

Address:
Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180
Phone:
734.662.6288

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Carpeting, for disposal

Old carpeting that needs to be disposed of is accepted at the Recovery Yard.
More info
Accepted at:

Recovery Yard

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
 

Catalogs & Magazines

Catalogs and magazines are accepted for recycling in curbside recycling bins, and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.
More info
Accepted at:

A2 Curbside Recycling

Address:
Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180
Phone:
734.662.6288

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

CDs, damaged

CDs that are broken or in bad condition are accepted as trash at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard for disposal.
More info
Accepted at:

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Ceiling fans

Locations throughout the A2 Reuse Network may accept working ceiling fans in good condition. The Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard accept broken, unusable, ceiling fans — however, they are not recyclable and will be landfilled.
More info
Accepted at:

A2 Area Reuse Network

Habitat for Humanity Restore   

6241 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI

734-276-0599

The Share House

5161 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor MI

734-222-0876

Ann Arbor PTO Thrift Store

2280 S Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor MI

734-996-9155

Kiwanis Thrift Sale

100 N Staebler Rd, Ann Arbor, MI

734-665-0450

Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center

1621 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 

734-332-3948

Scrap Creative Reuse

4567 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, MI

734-800-4137

Friends in Deed 

1196 Ecorse Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

734-484-4357

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Christmas Lights

Christmas lights/string lights are accepted as recycling at the Drop-Off Station.
More info
Accepted at:

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Colored paper, for recycling

Used colored paper, such as craft construction paper, is accepted for recycling in curbside recycling bins, and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. Paper is still accepted when printed, drawn, or written on. Paper is also accepted with staples.
More info
Accepted at:

A2 Curbside Recycling

Address:
Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180
Phone:
734.662.6288

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Concrete

Concrete is accepted at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard as recycling if cleaned (no stains or paint), but will otherwise be trashed.
More info
Accepted at:

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Construction materials, not reusable

Construction materials that are not reusable or in bad condition are accepted at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.
More info
Accepted at:

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 

Couches, for disposal

Couches that are in bad condition are accepted at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard.
More info
Accepted at:

Drop-Off Station

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.

Recovery Yard

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
 
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