Recycling Centers in Ann Arbor, MI
Find drop-off recycling locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Ann Arbor area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Ann Arbor: A Local Guide
Ann Arbor, Michigan stands out among U.S. cities for the depth of its recycling infrastructure. The city's program is built around Recycle Ann Arbor, a nonprofit that operates both a curbside collection program and two walk-in facilities in the area — along with running one of only four zero-waste Materials Recovery Facilities in the entire country.
If you need to drop off bulky items, construction debris, appliances, tires, or mattresses, the Recycle Ann Arbor Recovery Yard at 7891 Jackson Rd is your primary public option. It's open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:15 PM, and charges a $3 base fee per visit (credit card only). Additional fees apply for freon appliances ($28–$30), tires ($8.50–$17 each), and mattresses ($25–$50 depending on size). Accepted recyclables under the base fee include cardboard, mixed paper, plastic bottles and containers (#1, #2, #5 only), metal cans, scrap metal, and glass.
For scrap metal and e-waste, Padnos Ann Arbor Recycling Center at 5455 S State Rd operates as a buyer — meaning they pay you by weight for copper, aluminum, steel, and ferrous metals, plus appliances and electronics. Hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–4:45 PM. Padnos offers free refrigerant removal from appliances and free junk car pickup (call 734-548-6637). They do not accept motor oil, paint, mattresses, or wood.
The Materials Recovery Facility at 4150 Platt Rd processes Ann Arbor's curbside recyclables and is not open to the public for drop-off. It's a sorting and processing plant — residents should not drive there to recycle. For those in Washtenaw County looking for additional public drop-off options, Recycle Ann Arbor also operates a Drop-Off Station at 2950 E. Ellsworth Rd with its own hours.
Ann Arbor is within Michigan's Washtenaw County recycling network. Nearby cities with recycling options include Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, and Chelsea.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Ann Arbor
Where can Ann Arbor residents drop off mattresses and box springs?
The Recycle Ann Arbor Recovery Yard on Jackson Rd accepts mattresses and box springs for a fee (Twin $25, Full/Queen $40, King $50). Open Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3:15 PM. Payment by credit card only.
Can I get paid for scrap metal in Ann Arbor?
Yes — Padnos at 5455 S State Rd pays market-rate prices for copper, aluminum, steel, appliances, and electronics. Bring your metal Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:45 PM, weigh in, unload, and collect payment at the office.
Is the Recycle Ann Arbor MRF on Platt Rd open for public drop-off?
No. The Materials Recovery Facility at 4150 Platt Rd processes curbside recyclables from Ann Arbor's collection routes — it is not accessible to the public for drop-off. Use the Recovery Yard on Jackson Rd or the Drop-Off Station on Ellsworth Rd instead.
Does Ann Arbor accept freon appliances like old refrigerators for recycling?
Yes, two ways: the Recovery Yard on Jackson Rd accepts freon appliances for a $28–$30 fee; and Padnos on S State Rd accepts them for free (they pay you for the scrap metal) with free refrigerant removal included.