Recycling in Ann Arbor, MI

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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.
  • The gate-fee pass is only for Ann Arbor residents, not commercial users. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Registration is required for Home Toxics collection events, held on select Saturdays from April through November; the Northville HHW Center is by appointment Tuesday through Thursday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Washtenaw County Household Hazardous Waste Center, 10843 W. Five Mile Road, Northville, is open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • At County Cleanup Days, Washtenaw County residents can recycle and dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste, bulky waste, appliances and scrap tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Multiple Cleanup Day events are held each year at different locations; residents may attend any event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Materials from businesses, government agencies, non-profits or other organizations are not accepted; registration is required; events run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 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.
• Recycle (opens in new tab) · City of Ann Arbor
  • Cardboard (must be flattened) goes in the Ann Arbor recycling cart, loose and clean. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling carts are required unless a location uses an approved recycling dumpster; all carts are managed by the city. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Find A Store (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Detroit
  • Goodwill Ann Arbor, 2015 W. Stadium Boulevard, (734) 369-3872; donations Mon.-Sat. 10:30 am-7 pm and Sunday 11 am-6 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Detroit
  • Goodwill of Greater Detroit accepts furniture including couches, chairs, tables, dressers and shelving. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill cannot accept mattresses, box springs or headboards, large household appliances (washer, dryer, freezer, refrigerator, stoves), or TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill cannot accept TVs or stereos. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Home Toxics Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Ann Arbor
  • Washtenaw County residents can dispose of household hazardous waste for free at two locations; items must not come from a business, government or other organization; appointments are required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Home toxics include all paints (latex, oil-based, spray), stains, varnishes and rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • These services are free to Washtenaw County residents; voluntary donations are welcome. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alkaline batteries may go in the trash but can also be taken to the Home Toxics Center for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donate to the ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley
  • The ReStore takes item donations Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm at 6241 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Ann Arbor Habitat ReStore offers free donation pickups for large items; items must be in the garage, outside or on the front porch. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All donations must be fully assembled, clean and free of rips, tears, breaks and animal hair, and are subject to approval. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Acceptable appliances: stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves, freezers and window/portable AC units. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Couches (upholstered or leather, upon approval) must be free of stains, rips and pet hair; chairs must be leather or like-new. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Furniture is on the ReStore acceptable items list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ReStore does not accept electronic equipment (televisions, computers, monitors, printers) or exercise equipment other than dumbbells and weights. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses, box springs, sleeper sofas and paint or stain of any kind are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• EGLE: Electronic Waste Takeback Program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • Manufacturers must run a convenient takeback program so consumers can return covered devices to the manufacturer or its representative at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered electronic devices include desktop and laptop computers, monitors, tablets, televisions and printers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• EGLE FAQ: Michigan electronics takeback program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • EGLE says consumers do not pay a fee to recycle a computer or television covered under the program; it is meant to be a free takeback system paid for by manufacturers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All manufacturers offer a free takeback program, and each has a no-cost option for televisions too large to mail back. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Manufacturers' no-cost return options are mainly mail-back programs, linked from the manufacturers' websites and their registration documents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE keeps a list of registered manufacturers with links to each manufacturer's page explaining where covered equipment can be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computer manufacturers only have to take back their own brands; television manufacturers must take back any brand of television. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE treats a tablet as a computer in most cases. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A consumer is a person who used the computer or television mainly for personal or small business purposes in Michigan. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A small business under the law has 10 or fewer employees. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A collector that is not directly part of a manufacturer's takeback program may charge a reasonable fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collectors may charge to take electronics the law does not cover, such as keyboards, mice, speakers, cables, cords and wires. Checked October 26, 2026.
• MCL 324.17309 Computer takeback program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
  • MCL 324.17309: since April 1, 2010, a consumer does not pay a separate fee when returning a covered computer to its manufacturer or the manufacturer's designee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection methods that can meet the convenience requirement include mail or shipping, a staffed permanent local collection site, periodic local collection events, or drop-off at a retailer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A manufacturer's computer takeback program does not have to accept more than 7 covered computers from one consumer on one day. Checked October 26, 2026.
• MCL 324.17311 Video display device takeback program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
  • A manufacturer's TV takeback program does not have to accept more than 7 covered video display devices from one consumer on one day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17311: a consumer does not pay a separate fee when returning a covered TV through any TV manufacturer's takeback program. Checked October 26, 2026.
• MCL 324.17301 Electronics: definitions (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
  • A "video display device" is a device with a screen of 4 inches or larger and a tuner that can receive and display TV or video programming; it includes CRT, plasma, LCD, LED and projection TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A "computer" under Part 173 is a desktop or laptop computer, a computer monitor, or (since April 1, 2011) a printer; PDAs and mobile phones are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computer peripherals such as mice and detachable or wireless keyboards are not covered computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• MCL 324.17101 Battery disposal: definitions (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
  • A "lead acid battery" under Part 171 is a storage battery used to start an engine or as the main power source for a vehicle. Checked October 26, 2026.
• MCL 324.17103 Retailer of lead acid batteries; duties (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
  • Retailers of lead acid batteries must accept used ones from customers, in a quantity at least equal to the number of new batteries they sell. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The required store notice says retailers must accept used lead acid batteries when you buy a lead acid battery or within 30 calendar days of the purchase. Checked October 26, 2026.
• EGLE: Safe battery disposal (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • EGLE: lead acid batteries (car and boat batteries) may not go in Michigan landfills, and any business that sells them must collect them for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE tells residents to take an old lead acid battery back to where they bought the new one. Checked October 26, 2026.
• EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • EGLE: Michigan's Battery Disposal law requires retailers and auto repair shops that sell batteries to offer customers recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • If the seller isn't an option and the battery is from your own household equipment, EGLE points residents to its household hazardous waste page for recycling options. Checked October 26, 2026.

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