Compost is created from the natural decomposition of plant materials. Adding compost to landscapes and gardens improves soil texture and balances water retention. Heavy clay soils become lighter with the addition of organic matter and sandy soils become less porous. Plant roots thrive in compost-enriched soils.
The City of Ann Arbor's compost and wood mulch (as available) are sold to the public at the following two locations.
For 2+ cubic yards of materials:
The City of Ann Arbor Compost Center, At the Wheeler Service Center, 4150 Platt Road, 48108 - 734.794.6380
This site is operated by WeCare Organics. Transactions are handled at the city’s Scalehouse, open weekdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Special spring Saturday hours are April, May, June non-holiday Saturdays 8 a.m. – Noon. Checks and credit cards accepted only; no cash.
The Compost Center handles compost, mulch, and yard waste (compostables) transactions for 2+ cubic yards per visit, per vehicle. Customers pre-pay at the MRF scalehouse at 4150 Platt Road and are directed where to unload or pick-up materials at designated area. WeCare Organics also provides delivery of materials, call 734.489.4518. Ann Arbor resident discounts explained below.
- COMPOST SALES: $18/cubic yard
- MULCH SALES (mixed, evergreen, or white wood): $18/cubic yard
- Large-quantity pricing is available directly from WeCare Organics at 734.477.0334.
SPECIAL FOR ANN ARBOR RESIDENTS only, may be eligible for the following discounts and special offers at the Platt Road Compost Center facility:
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Free self-loaded compost and mulch for Ann Arbor residents is available on Saturdays, April 7, 2012 through June 30, 2012 from 8 a.m. to noon, while supplies last. Residents must bring their own shovel and containers. Residents proceed to the scale house at 4150 Platt Road and provide proof of Ann Arbor residency: a recent water bill and driver’s license. The scale house operator will direct the resident to the location of the free compost. Limit 6 bushels (or 1 cubic yard) per household
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Download a Recyclebank coupon for one free cubic yard of compost or mulch with a compost or mulch purchase, while supplies last. The free Recyclebank Rewards program is available to Ann Arbor residents in single-family and duplex homes. Select the compost coupon online, print a-home, and bring to the Compost Center with proof of residency. Register for the free Recyclebank program online at www.Recyclebank.com or phone 1.888.727.2978.
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Please note: WeCare Organics is planning to sell blended topsoil, but this material is not yet available.
For bushel and cubic yards of materials, self-loaded or delivered:
Recycle Ann Arbor’s Drop-Off Station (DOS), 2950 E. Ellsworth Road,
at Platt Road in Ann Arbor, MI 48108, 734.971.7400, www.recycleannarbor.org.
The DOS is open 3 days/week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (non-holidays). Cash, Checks, Visa, MasterCard payments only.
The DOS is the City of Ann Arbor’s designated location for handling all yard compost/mulch sales under 2 cubic yards per visit, plus larger quantity sales as well. (2+ cubic yards can be handled at the Compost Center.) The DOS sells compost and mulch by the self-loaded bushel and mechanically-loaded cubic yards to all interested customers. Customers pay at the DOS gatehouse and proceed to the designated site for pick-up. Prices are posted at www.recycleannarbor.org
The DOS is operated by Recycle Ann Arbor. The $3 user fee is waived for customers purchasing compost. Compost and mulch delivery is available from Recycle Ann Arbor for a fee.
For information on dropping off yard waste materials, go to this web page
Back to www.a2gov.org/compost
Back to www.a2gov.org/recycle
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