Compost 

March 21, 2011 — Due to the usually warm weather in March, the weekly curbside collection of residential compostables in the City of Ann Arbor will resume one week earlier than usual, starting Monday, March 26, 2012 on regular curbside trash collection days.  The compost program accepts yard trimmings including leaves, plants, garden debris, twigs, and branches up to six inches in diameter and four feet in length. Ann Arbor residents using optional compost carts may also place grass clippings; fruit and vegetable scraps; and uncoated paper plates, paper cups, and napkins inside compost carts for municipal collection.  Details on the compost collection program are posted online here. The press release is attached (pdf).

March 21, 2012 — Spring Saturday hours at the Ann Arbor Compost Center, 4150 Platt Road are back for April, May, and June for bulk municipal compost,  mulch, and topsoil sales from 8 to noon in addition to year-round 8 to 4 weekday hours, 734. 489.4518. Ann Arbor residents are eligible for two discounts and special offers starting in April from the 4150 Platt Road facility 1) Free self-loaded compost and mulch is available on Saturdays, April 7 through June 30, 2012 from 8 a.m. to noon, while supplies last. Residents stop by the scale house and provide proof of Ann Arbor residency and then are directed to the location of the free compost. Limit 6 bushels (or 1 cubic yard) per household/year. 2) Recyclebank coupon for one free cubic yard of compost or mulch with a compost or mulch purchase, while supplies last. Log online to Recyclebank and select the coupon to print at-home or call for a mailed coupon. Register for the free Recyclebank program at www.Recyclebank.com or phone 1.888.727.2978. The full press release is attached (pdf).