Packing paper, non-plastic coated
Packing paper sheets like kraft or newsprint is accepted for recycling in curbside recycling carts and at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard. Poly (plastic) coated kraft paper is not recyclable and not accepted.
Recycle Right!
Do not put plastic-coated paper in your curbside recycling cart. The plastic coating can contaminate the paper recyclables, causing them to become trash instead of being recycled. You can identify plastic-coated paper by its shiny appearance on one or both sides.
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.
Address: Recycle Ann Arbor
Phone: 734.662.6288
4th of July Holiday Notice: Curbside Pick-Up will have a regularly scheduled recycling collection on Friday, July 3rd.
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*
Friday 7 am to 4 pm
Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
Closed Monday, Wednesday, & Sunday
Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
4th of July Holiday Notice: the Drop-Off Station will be CLOSED both Friday, July 3rd, and Saturday, July 4th.
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.