More ReUse andRecycling Options

2420 S. Industrial Highway, Ann ArborHours: Monday-Saturday, 9-5 • Sunday, 10-2

Recycle Ann Arbor’s ReUse Center is a 20,000-s.f. retail facilityoffering a huge variety of new and gently used household itemsand building materials at affordable prices. Donations andpurchases of these reusable materials support award-winningenvironmental programs in our community, in addition to helpingto conserve resources and energy, and reducing waste. Alldonations are tax deductible! Visit www.recycleannarbor.org orcall (734) 222-7880 for complete details about acceptable items.

Rechargeable Battery RecyclingRechargeable batteries contain toxic heavy metals and shouldnot be placed in the trash. Rechargeables may be taken to freedrop-off sites at local stores. For a complete list of recyclinglocations, visit www.call2recycle.org.

Motor Oil RecyclingMost automotive service stations accept used motor oil in sturdy,sealed containers for recycling. Call the station in advance toconfirm any requirements. A small fee may apply.

Hazardous Waste DisposalHazardous waste may not be recycled at the curb. Hazardouswaste is not accepted at Recycle Ann Arbor’s Drop-Off Station orat the ReUse Center.

For information on hazardous waste disposal, contact theWashtenaw County Home Toxic Center at (734) 222-3800 orvisit www.ewashtenaw.org.

2420 S. Industrial HighwayAnn Arbor, MI 48104(734) 662-6288www.recycleannarbor.org

Recycle Ann Arbor is an affiliate of theEcology Centerwww.ecocenter.org

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Recycling Cart Options

The standard recycling cart size is 64 gallons. Ann Arborresidents may also choose to upgrade to a larger, 96-galloncart, or select the smallest option, a 32-gallon cart.

Call Recycle Ann Arborat (734) 662-6288 or visitwww.recycleannarbor.orgfor information about:

• Picking up new resident carts, or having a cartdelivered to a new residence (delivery fee applies).

• Replacing a lost or stolen cart.

• Increasing or decreasing the size of your currentrecycling cart.

Ann Arbor Curbside

Recycling Guide

www.recycleannarbor.org

2420 S. Industrial HighwayAnn Arbor, MI 48104Monday-Friday, 8:30- 4:30

All Together Now:Ann Arbor CurbsideRecycling Guide

Recycle Ann Arbor pioneeredcurbside recycling in Ann Arborin 1977, in a grassroots effortto make better use of ourresources and to reduce waste.Today, Recycle Ann Arbor is contractedby the City of Ann Arbor to collect recyclables weekly atthe curb from City of Ann Arbor residents, in a single-streamcollection system.

Single-stream recycling allows all recyclables to be placed intoone recycling bin without separating papers from containers.Single-stream recycling is easy and convenient, whichencourages residents to recycle the most materials possible.

Recyclables are collected in 64-gallon wheeled carts. Recyclingcarts are also available in 32-gallon and 96-gallon sizes. (Seenext page for a description of cart sizes and capacities.)

The City of Ann Arbor’s single-stream recycling system allowsa wide variety of materials to be collected and recycled.Acceptable materials include plastic bottles and tubs labeled, , , , , or ; bulky plastics; glass; metal;and paper, boxboard and cardboard. Everything must fit insidethe cart with the lid closed. Turn the page to see a complete listof accepted materials and how to recycle curbside in the City ofAnn Arbor.

64gal

32gal

96gal

Standard 64-gallon recycling cart - 24”W x 27”D x 42”H

Holds 4-5 full recycling stacking binsof recyclables and flattened cardboard

Large 96-gallon recycling cart - 26”W x 35”D x 46”H

Holds up to 7 full recycling stacking binsof recyclables and flattened cardboard

Mini 32-gallon recycling cart - 19”W x 24”D x 38”H

Holds up to 2 full recycling stacking bins ofrecyclables and minimum flattened cardboard

Please note: cart easily blowsover and cardboard jams inside.

(734) 662-6288www.recycleannarbor.org

www.recycleannarbor.orgRecycling information: (734) 662-6288

All Together Now: Ann Arbor Recycling

Plastic Bottles & Tubs

Glass & Metal

Bulky Plastics

Paper & Flattened BoxesNO!

2950 E. Ellsworth Road, Ann ArborHours: Tuesday, 9-6 • Wednesday-Saturday, 9-5Closed Sunday-Monday

Recycle Ann Arbor’s Drop-Off Station acceptsmany of the above items for recycling, including:

There is a $3.00 entry fee to access the Drop-Off Station.Additional recycling fees may apply. For a complete listof accepted items and recycling fees, visit:www.recycleannarbor.org or call (734) 971-7400.

Everything must fit inside the cart withthe lid closed. Lid may not be secured.Place cart with metal lift bar facing the street,3 feet away from other carts, obstacles or debris.

All items must be empty and clean.

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Not Acceptedat the Curb:

• Plastics

• Plastic bags

• Styrofoam™

• Batteries

• Plastic lids

• Light bulbs

• Syringes,medical waste

• Biodegradable orPLA plastics

• Motor oil, filters

• Automotive fluids

• Hazardous waste

• Paper cups, plates,napkins, etc.

• Hardcover books

• Ceramics, Pyrex®

• Textiles

• Mirrors, window panes

• Electronics

• Trash

• Plastic bags ( & )

• Styrofoam

• Batteries

• Fluorescent light tubes

• Compact fluorescentlight bulbs (CFLs)

• Appliances

• Automotive fluids

• Hardcover books

• Electronics

• Car batteries

• Oil filters

• Inkjet/toner cartridges

• Textiles, paired shoes

Carts must beout before 7a.m.for pickup