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Wood Pallets
Usable and structurally sound pallets are accepted at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard for reuse. Damaged, untreated, and unpainted wood pallets are accepted at the Drop-Off Station and Recovery Yard for recycling.
Treated wood is not recyclable.
Recycle Right!
Untreated lumber must be clean and free of nails, staples, etc, in order to be composted with other clean wood. Read Recycling Tips for Better Results: What to Do with Wood. Do not put any type of lumber/wood in your curbside recycling cart. Wood can damage equipment and create unsafe conditions for our workers.
Choose Zero Waste!
Reuse or repurpose wood pallets first by thinking creatively about their potential uses in your home. If repurposing isn’t an option, please drop off usable wood pallets to ensure they can be reused over and over again, read It’s a new day at the Drop-Off Station! for more information about our reusable pallet initiative. Composting as a last step is one of the best ways to eliminate waste in your community!
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*
- Friday 7 am to 4 pm
- Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*
- Closed Monday, Wednesday, & Sunday
- Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.
- *SEASONAL NOTICE: due to lighting & safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, and yard waste 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
- Roll-Off Container (Dumpster) Rental Services
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