How Do I Dispose Of...
Large Items and Excess Trash or Recycling
Drop-Off Station Operated by Recycle Ann Arbor
Address: 2950 East Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone: 734.971.7400
Hours: Tues and Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., CLOSED on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
*Seasonal Notice: Due to lighting and safety concerns, scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, and concrete are not accepted after 5 p.m. during the winter season.
NEW Drop-Off Station Pass
City of Ann Arbor residents can apply online for a pass that covers the entry fee at the Drop-off Station where residents can dispose of items that can’t go in curbside carts — from oversized recyclables to special waste materials. This new method of accessing the Drop-Off Station will waive the gate entry fee, currently $3. Note: Fees will still apply for disposal of large items and some hard-to-recycle materials.
How it works:
1. Visit stream.a2gov.org
2. Click Apply
3. In the search bar, type “recycle” or “Drop Off” to find the application
4. Select the application and follow the prompts to create an account and complete the form (proof of Ann Arbor residency is required)
When your application is approved, you’ll receive a pass by email for free entry to the Drop-Off Station. The pass is only for Ann Arbor residents, not for commercial users.
The Drop-Off Station, operated by Recycle Ann Arbor, provides details on what items are acceptable.
Batteries, Paint, Cleaners, and Other Household Hazardous Waste
Washtenaw County Household Hazardous Waste Center
Address: 10843 W. Five Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168
Phone: 734.222.3950
Hours: By appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday
Because the facility is new, some navigation apps fail to locate the building. Use GFL Environmental, Northville at 10599 West Five Mile Road to get to the entrance of the complex. Then follow the signage for the Household Hazardous Waste Center.
Washtenaw County Home Toxics Center
Address: 705 N. Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734.222.3950
Washtenaw County hosts household hazardous waste disposal opportunities for residents throughout the year. Registration is required to attend a collection event, which are held on select Saturdays, from April through November.
Additional Disposal Options
Washtenaw County Cleanup Days
County Cleanup Days are events where Washtenaw County residents can recycle and dispose of many household items including electronics, household hazardous waste, bulky waste, appliances, and scrap tires. Each year, multiple events are held at different locations in Washtenaw County.
Washtenaw County residents may attend any of the events. Materials from businesses, government agencies, non-profits, or other organizations are not accepted.
Registration is required to attend cleanup days. All events are 9 a.m.-1 p.m.