Ann Arbor Recycling Guide
ANN ARBOR RECYCLING GUIDE
Services provided by the City of Ann Arbor and Recycle Ann Arbor
Newspaper Bin
NEWSPAPER - Whatever comes in the newspaper can be recycled with the newspaper. Do not add other paper types.
Preparation - Place loose in the home Newspaper recycling bin. Staples are o.k.
CORRUGATED CARDBOARD & BROWN PAPER BAGS - Cardboard must have a rippled paper center. Includes pizza boxes, brown paper bags and brown paper envelopes. Staples and tape are o.k. No waxed boxes. Grayboard boxes are only accepted at the Drop-Off Station.
Preparation - Flatten, bundle and place in the Newspaper recycling bin. Place larger pieces (up to 3'x2'x6"), tied or taped flat, outside the Newspaper bin. (The Drop-Off Station takes flattened cardboard up to 6'x3'
MAGAZINES - Includes glossy catalogs, ad slicks and other glossy paper. Remove plain paper inserts to recycle as "mixed office paper".
Preparation - Bundle or store separately in brown paper bags. When full, seal with sturdy/masking tape, write "Magazines" on the bag, and place in the Newspaper recycling bin.
NEW! MIXED OFFICE PAPER - Includes white and colored stationery and envelopes, lined notebook paper, copier and computer paper. Windowed envelopes and plastic labels are now o.k.
Preparation - Store separately in brown paper bags labeled "Office Paper. Seal shut with sturdy tape and place in Newspaper recycling bin.
APRIL AND NOVEMBER ONLY:
PHONE BOOKS - Includes phone book pages and covers.
Preparation - Place in the Newspaper bin. Also accepted at the Drop-Off Station during these two months.
PAPER PRODUCTS RECYCLABLE AT THE DROP-OFF STATION ONLY:
GRAYBOARD - Includes gray and brown cereal and shoe boxes, paper towel tubes, notepad backing.
Preparation - Flatten. Take to the Recycling Drop-Off Station.
Place in trash all food-stained paper, paper plates, napkins and towels, all tissue products, foil-backed papers, carbon paper, thermal fax paper, paper with crayon, white freezer boxes, waxed corrugated cardboard, and rice paper.
Containers Bin
GLASS CONTAINERS - Includes clear, green and brown glass bottles and jars. Labels and neck rings are o.k. No drinking glass, window glass or pyrex.
Preparation - Rinse. Remove lids. Recycle loose metal lids in the bin.
METAL CANS AND LIDS - Includes metal food cans and jar and bottle metal lids.
Preparation - Rinse, flatten if possible.
ALUMINUM TRAYS AND FOIL - Includes lightweight "disposable" aluminum food packaging and non-deposit cans.
Preparation - Rinse and flatten.
#2 PLASTIC BOTTLES - Includes small-mouthed bottles with a seam and #2 marking (HDPE), such as milk jugs, detergent bottles and personal care product bottles (shampoo and lotion).
Preparation - Rinse and flatten. Remove and discard plastic caps.
No wide-mouth #2 containers, such as margerine tubs.
No #2 bottles that held a toxic product, such as motor oil.
No plastic lids or other items.
CONTAINERS RECYCLABLE AT THE DROP-OFF STATION ONLY:
#1 PET(E) BOTTLES - Includes clear or transparent green bottles with a #1 on the bottom, labeled PET or PETE, such as are used for spring water, salad dressing and Gatorade. No other plastic types of containers or plastic items, such as bags or toys.
Preparation - Rinse and flatten. Remove and discard plastic caps.
Any containers NOT listed above are NOT collected in Ann Arbor's recycling program. Please reuse or discard.
HOME TOXIC MATERIALS
NEW! Used Oil Filters. Place drained filter in clear, sealed plastic bag and place OUTSIDE of the curbside recycling bins or take to the Drop-Off Station. Limit 3 filters/week per residence.
Used Motor Oil. Do not include any other fluids besides motor oil. Place in a see-through plastic milk jug with a screw-top lid or taped pop-top and place OUTSIDE of the curbside recycling bins or take to the Drop-Off Station. Several local service stations accept used motor oil as well.
Household Batteries. Put used, non-leaking household batteries in a clear plastic bag and place OUTSIDE of the curbside recycling bins or take to the Drop-Off Station.
Car Batteries. Take non-leaking car batteries to the Drop-Off Station or to local auto stores.
For other toxic products, such as leaky batteries, mixed motor oil, paints and pesticides and less toxic alternatives, call the Washtenaw County Home Toxics Program at 971-7356. Remember to safely use household toxic products only as directed on package.
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS:
24-hour recorded recycling information Recycle Ann Arbor .............................................. 971-7400
Waste Reduction Recycle Ann Arbor .................................................................................... 971-9676
Refuse, Compost, Special Bulk Collection City of Ann Arbor ............................................ 994-2807
RecyclePlus Commercial Green Bag Program City of Ann Arbor ...................................... 994-2867
Home Toxics Disposal Message and Assistance Washtenaw County .............................. 971-7356
City of Ann Arbor 24-hour Service Recordings ................................................................. 994-HELP
Recycling Drop-Off Station
2050 South Industrial - staffed by Recycle Ann Arbor
Open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from noon to dusk
and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...................................................................................... 971-7400