Ann Arbor’s solid waste services (a2gov.org/solidwaste) are run by the city’s Public Works Department, which coordinates recycling, compost, and trash for all entities in the city. Trash, recycling, and compost carts must be in place before 7 a.m. on normal weekly collection days and removed within 12 hours of service. On several holidays, service is shifted by one day. Carts should be placed in the street, or on lawn extension or buffer if a bike lane or busy street is present, with their handles facing away from the street, and should not exceed weight limits. People with physical disabilities can arrange to have trash and recyclables collected from a side door or porch at no charge; call the city’s Customer Service Center at (734) 794–7336 to schedule a preliminary interview.
Residential recycling collection is provided by Recycle Ann Arbor (734–662–6288, recycleannarbor.org). Contact to report a missed recycling pickup. For a comprehensive list of acceptable items and other information, see a2gov.org/recycle
Residential trash and compost collection is provided by the City of Ann Arbor. Compost pickups occur weekly during the spring, summer, and fall. One free compost cart is available for each single-family residential property, and additional ones are available for a fee. To order a cart, call (734) 994–7336 or email customerservice@a2gov.org. Visit a2gov.org/compost for a list of acceptable items to compost. Yard trimmings, including leaves and weeds, can be left in a paper yard bag at the curb for pick-up. Small tree branches can be tied with natural twine and left at the curb. Report missed trash or compost pickups online at a2gov.org/a2fixit or via the A2 Fix It mobile app.
Commercial trash collection is provided under a franchise agreement with WM. To ask a question or report a missed pickup, contact WM at (866) 797–9018 or at customerservicecm_gla@wm.com, or through the My WM portal.
Commercial compost collection is provided under a subscription service available by contacting WM. All commercial properties receive recycling collection at no charge, either in a dumpster collected by the City of Ann Arbor or in carts collected by Recycle Ann Arbor. Additional information can be found at a2gov.org/commercialtrash
Residents and businesses are encouraged to reuse items in good condition. To find out where to donate items so that they can be reused, visit a2gov.org/reuse
To dispose of large items, call a private hauler or visit the Drop-Off Station operated by Recycle Ann Arbor (2950 E. Ellsworth, 734–971–7400), open Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Entry fee for a small car: $3/day. There is no additional charge to dispose of household recyclables. For an additional fee, the Drop-Off Station also accepts items that require specialized disposal, such as appliances, electronic devices, and automotive fluids. recycleannarbor.org
