Recycling

Welcome to www.a2gov.org/recycle!

	Recycling All together now: a new way to recycle more! More types of materials may be placed in your new curbside recycling cart (or into your existing recycling bin until your cart is delivered in July-August). ~ What to Recycle! (new page) and pdf ~ Single-stream recycling details (new page) ~ Recycling cart delivery schedule & map (new page) ~ RecycleBank Rewards starts Sept 1 for single-family/duplex residents! (new page) ~ RecycleBank community launch event is Sept.1, 11:00-12:30, Cobblestone Farm (new page)
	Residential Collections ~ Curbside pickup days for trash, recycling, and seasonal compost collection (new page) ~ Solid waste holiday collection schedule (new page) ~ All carts must be at the curb before 7 a.m. on your collection day. Allow 3-feet between each cart.
	Refuse ~ Trash preparation requirements (new page) ~ Bulky items disposal options (new page) ~ Prohibited materials (new page) ~ Reuse options (new page) ~ Options for batteries, motor oil, electronics (new page)
	Compost City of Ann Arborseasonal compost collection program runs early April through November each year. ~ ~ Compost Collection (new page) ~ Compost and mulch sales (new page) ~ Home composting recipe, master composters and more! (new page)
	Business services Businesses can use a city-provided recycling cart or dumpster for pickups at no additional charge! ~ What to Recycle! (new page) and pdf ~ Commercial solid waste with updates(new page) ~ Commercial trash collection franchise and special events hauling (new page) ~ Free recycling site visit to set-up or update your recycling service from Recycle Ann Arbor at 662-6288 (new page) ~ Business recycler recognitions (new page)

Good to know...

Press releases Web page for latest information:

RecycleBank rewards starts Sept 1. Sign up today for free program. Community launch event is Sept 1, Cobblestone Farm (and new page)

No solid waste pickups on Monday, Labor Day, Sept. 6. Pickups delayed one day, Tues-Sat. City Hall and Drop-Off Station are closed on Labor Day. Press release (pdf).

Celebration of MRF upgrade and public open house on Saturday, August 21. Drop-in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (and new page)

Recycle your yogurt lids at participating stores between Aug. 1 to Oct. 1 and vote on a city park to receive a $15.000 donation from Stonyfield Farms.

MRF open houses for 2010-2011 themes and schedule announced.

Summer distribution schedule and map for the new recycling carts.

Expanded, single-stream recycling starts Monday, July 5.

Sign up for free periodic e-mail updates on recycling, composting, and solid waste by registering on the red envelope in the upper right corner of this page. You may drop this subscription at any time.

NEW! FAQs on Single-Stream recycling transition for business locations (pdf)

NEW! FAQs on Single-Stream recycling transition for multi-family locations (pdf)

Recycle Ann Arbor's Drop-off Station implements $3 user fee structure effective Jan. 2, 2010 to apply to all customers except for compost sales; quantity discount pricing available (PDF)

Cured municipal compost is SOLD OUT for spring 2010. Mulch is still being sold, as-available.

Ann Arbor's Customer Response System is an online resource for submitting non-emergency service requests for missed solid waste pickups, reporting damaged street trees, and more. Your request is automatically routed to the appropriate city service area for action. To get started, please Click Here and follow the instructions.

Student solid waste & recycling information. Check for special seasonal and ongoing city off-campus services. Find additional information at www.a2gov.org/goblue.