TV 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.
• 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.
  • Computer monitors and televisions are prohibited from Ann Arbor trash and recycling carts and dumpsters. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The city lists Best Buy, 3100 Lohr Road, as accepting all televisions, computers, printers and many other electronics for free recycling. 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 cannot accept TVs or stereos. 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 ReStore does not accept electronic equipment (televisions, computers, monitors, printers) or exercise equipment other than dumbbells and weights. Checked October 26, 2026.
• EGLE: Electronic Waste Takeback Program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • 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.
  • 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.
• 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.
• 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: each TV manufacturer's takeback program must accept any covered television from a consumer, whatever its type or brand. 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.
• 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.

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