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Recycling drop-off center

Drop-Off Station (Recycle Ann Arbor)

2950 East Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Recycle Ann Arbor (for the City of Ann Arbor)
Hours
Tue & Thu 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri & Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sun, Mon, Wed. Credit cards only.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Open to everyone, according to the site. Businesses: accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Cardboard

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for cardboard
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit
  • Ann Arbor residents can apply for a pass that waives the $3 gate fee; item fees still apply.

Scrap metal

Accepted with conditionsFees apply
Fees for scrap metal
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit
  • Scrap metal from non-electrical items is covered by the gate fee. Not accepted after 5 p.m. in winter.
  • Ann Arbor residents can apply for a pass that waives the $3 gate fee; item fees still apply.

Televisions

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for televisions
Television$1.00
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit
  • TVs are $1 per diagonal screen inch, plus the gate fee.

Computers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for computers
Monitor$20.00 each
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit
  • Other electronics are priced at the gatehouse ($2-15 each) by component makeup.

Other electronics

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for other electronics
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit
  • Electronics and appliances cost $2-15 each, assessed at the gatehouse.

Microwaves

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for microwaves
Microwave$5.00 each
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Freon appliance (refrigerator, freezer, A/C unit, dehumidifier)$30.00 each
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit

Tires

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for tires
Car tire (under 16 in.)$8.50 each
SUV/truck tire (over 16 in.)$17.00 each
Tire with rim (additional)$6.00 each
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsFees apply
Fees for batteries
Lead acid car battery$5.00 each
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit
  • Lead acid car batteries only. Alkaline, lithium, other rechargeable and damaged batteries are not accepted.

Paint

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Couches

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for couches
Couch/sofa$40.00 each
Love seat$30.00 each
Sleeper sofa$60.00 each
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit
  • Self-service: bring help to unload. Not accepted after 5 p.m. in winter.

Furniture

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for furniture
Dining or living room chair$10.00 each
Armchair/upholstered chair$25.00 each
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit
  • Self-service: bring help to unload. Not accepted after 5 p.m. in winter.

Mattresses

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for mattresses
Mattress - twin$25.00 each
Mattress - full or queen$40.00 each
Mattress - king$50.00 each
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit

Box springs

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for box springs
Box spring - twin$25.00 each
Box spring - full or queen$40.00 each
Box spring - king$50.00 each
Residential gate fee (per day; waived with Ann Arbor resident pass)$3.00 per visit

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Drop-Off Options (opens in new tab) · City of Ann Arbor
    • The Drop-Off Station, operated by Recycle Ann Arbor, is at 2950 East Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, phone 734.971.7400. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Ann Arbor residents can apply for a Drop-Off Station pass that waives the gate entry fee (currently $3); fees still apply for large items and some hard-to-recycle materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The gate-fee pass is only for Ann Arbor residents, not commercial users. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-Off Station (opens in new tab) · Recycle Ann Arbor
    • Public drop-off hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Credit cards only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Drop-Off Station serves residents and businesses in Washtenaw County and beyond; electronics, appliances, freon appliances and tires are among the hard-to-recycle materials it takes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Drop-Off Station is self-service; staff cannot unload materials from vehicles. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-Off Station Prices (opens in new tab) · Recycle Ann Arbor
    • All customers pay a gate fee, once per day: residential $3 per day, large volume (2 yards and up) $15 per day. Additional fees apply by material. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The gate fee covers traditional recycling, including cardboard and metal cans and scrap metal (non-electrical items). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • E-waste and appliance fees: TV $1 per diagonal screen inch, monitors $20 each, microwave $5, freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, dehumidifiers) $30 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Other electronics and appliances cost $2-15 each, assessed at the gatehouse by component makeup. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires: car tires (under 16 inches) $8.50 each, SUV/truck tires (over 16 inches) $17 each, tires with rims an additional $6. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lead acid car batteries are $5. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Drop-Off Station does not accept alkaline, lithium or other rechargeable batteries, damaged batteries, paints or varnish, or toxics. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paints or varnish (latex or oil-based) are not accepted at the Drop-Off Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Furniture disposal: dining or living room chair $10, armchair/upholstered chair $25, couch/sofa $40, love seat $30, sleeper sofa $60. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattress or box spring: twin $25, full $40, queen $40, king $50. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • In winter, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste and concrete are not accepted after 5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Home Toxics Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Ann Arbor
    • The city says the Drop-Off Station accepts computers, printers, scanners, televisions, cell phones and many other electronics for recycling; some fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.

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