Curbside Recycling FAQ

Single Family Residences & Apartments

In snowy conditions, recycling carts should be placed at the curb, three feet away from all other carts or objects, including cars. The snow must be cleared away to allow the trucks to access the carts. There should also be overhead clearance of 15 feet, clear of trees, electrical wires, etc. to allow the carts to be lifted and emptied. Carts should not be placed on top of snow banks.

There is no charge to replace a stolen cart, but you must file a police report. First call Recycle Ann Arbor 734-662-6288 to obtain the serial number of the stolen cart. Then call Ann Arbor Police non-emergency number at 734-994-2911 to file a police report. The police will give you a police report number. Call Recycle Ann Arbor at 734-662-6288 with your police report number to arrange for a replacement cart to be delivered.

You may request to be put on the special pick-up list, by calling the City of Ann Arbor at (734) 994-2807. Recycle Ann Arbor is not able to add or remove residents from the special pick-up list. This is only arranged by the City of Ann Arbor. If you are approved for special pick-up, Recycle Ann Arbor will bring your cart to the curb for collection, but you are responsible for bringing the cart back up to your home. You also have the option of placing recyclable materials on your porch in a clear plastic bag.

Single-stream recycling allows all recyclables to be placed into one recycling bin without separating papers from containers. It does not mean mixing recyclable materials with trash. Single-stream recycling is easy and convenient, which encourages residents to recycle the most materials possible. The City of Ann Arbor’s single-stream recycling system includes plastic bottles and tubs; glass; metal; mixed paper; boxboard; cardboard; and cartons. Single-stream recycling does not include yard waste or food waste which should be placed in composting bins.

Businesses

If your business is located in the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), or if your business already has a recycling dumpster and is located anywhere in the City of Ann Arbor, contact the City of Ann Arbor at (734) 994-2807 or customerservice@a2gov.org.

If your business has recycling carts, and is not located in the DDA, contact Recycle Ann Arbor at (734) 662-6288 or info@recycleannarbor.org.

If your business is not located within the DDA, call Recycle Ann Arbor at (734) 662-6288, ext. 113. You can request additional recycling carts, a one-time special pick-up, or additional carts for short-term needs such as special events or office cleanups.

If your business has a recycling dumpster, or is located in the DDA, contact the City of Ann Arbor at (734) 994-2807 or customerservice@a2gov.org.

All businesses in the City of Ann Arbor are required to recycle. Weekly recycling pick-up is provided at no additional charge, as well as indoor and outdoor recycling containers. If you are located outside the DDA, please contact Recycle Ann Arbor at (734) 662-6288, or info@recycleannarbor.org for details about starting a recycling program and to schedule a free, on-site recycling analysis.

If you are located in the DDA, contact the City of Ann Arbor at (734) 994-2807 or customerservice@a2gov.org.

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