Microwave Recycling in Ann Arbor, MI

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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.
  • 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Trash (opens in new tab) · City of Ann Arbor
  • Large items like furniture, mattresses and appliances are not picked up at the curb in Ann Arbor and leaving them could bring a fine; the city points to the Drop-Off Station or Recovery Yard. 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.

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