Electronics Recycling in Ann Arbor, MI

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• Drop-Off Station (opens in new tab) · Recycle Ann Arbor
  • 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.
• 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.
  • Other electronics and appliances cost $2-15 each, assessed at the gatehouse by component makeup. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Drop-Off Options (opens in new tab) · City of Ann Arbor
  • 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.
  • 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.
• 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.
  • Ann Arbor notes that periodic free electronic collection days are coordinated by Washtenaw County. Checked October 26, 2026.
• EGLE FAQ: Michigan electronics takeback program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • Part 173 of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451) creates the electronics takeback program: manufacturers of covered computers, printers and video display devices (TVs) must register and provide free, convenient recycling. 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.
  • 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.
  • Many local governments hold no-cost electronics recycling events for residents during the year. Checked October 26, 2026.
• EGLE: Electronic Waste Takeback Program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • Manufacturers must register each brand of covered device with Michigan every year and may not sell unregistered covered devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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.
• MCL 324.17307 Retailer sale of covered electronic devices (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
  • Retailers may not sell a new covered electronic device in Michigan unless its manufacturer is on the state registration list. Checked October 26, 2026.
• MCL 324.17309 Computer takeback program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
  • 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 324.17301 Electronics: definitions (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
  • 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.
• EGLE: Properly dispose of old TVs, computers, and electronics (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • EGLE: free recycling under Michigan law only applies when a device is returned to its manufacturer; other collection sites have costs, so check for a fee first. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE's annual electronics grant program has helped set up local e-waste drop-off sites and collection events across Michigan. Checked October 26, 2026.
• EGLE: Electronic Waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • Lead in CRTs makes computers hazardous waste when thrown out by regulated generators, but residents are exempt from hazardous waste regulations. Checked October 26, 2026.
• EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. 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)
  • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. 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)
  • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.