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"I don't know how." Recycling is easy. Weekly recycling
collection is provided to all Ann Arbor residents at no
additional charge. Simply put your recyclables in a
marked recycling cart.
"I don't have a recycling cart." All residential locations
(single-family and multifamily locations) should
have a recycling cart. If your cart is missing, please
contact Recycle Ann Arbor at 734.662.6288 for a free
replacement. A $25 delivery fee will apply for delivery Don't know
of an additional cart or if you wish to switch out your
cart for a larger/smaller one. If you decide you want
a different size, you may exchange the cart at no
charge by bringing it to Recycle Ann Arbor, 2420
South Industrial Highway, open weekdays 8:30 a.m.- Don't have a rec
4:30 p.m. Additional recycling carts are available if
needed for weekly recycling - please contact Recycle
Ann Arbor for details or visit a2gov.org/recycle.
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"I don't know what's recyclable!" All of the following
are acceptable for recycling:
. Mixed paper - newspapers, magazines, catalogs,
junk mail, office paper, cardboard (including pizza No car to move b
boxes, minus the pizza), frozen food and cereal-type
boxes, milk cartons, juice boxes, shredded paper
(placed in a clear plastic bag).
. Metal cans, lids, glass bottles and jars. d 'm
. Scrap metal up to 1 cubic yard, 20 pounds per piece. It doesn't matter
. Rinsed plastic bottles, containers and tubs labeled 1,
2, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
* Larger plastic items like laundry baskets, milk
crates, lawn chairs and buckets may also be recycled
so long as they fit into the cart with the lid closed.
. "Aseptic" and "Tetrapak" packages. These are AN
typically containers/boxes that are used for juice,
soymilk, chicken broth, almond milk, etc.
"I don't have a car to move bulky items." Don't let the
absence of wheels leave you open to fines of up to HiG
$1,000 (the maximum fine for leaving items outside
your trash or recycling cart). Please consider calling
a local reuse center, charity or private hauler to help
move those bulky items that might be of value to
someone else or could be recycled. A list of private
haulers, reuse stores and recyclers is available online
at a2gov.org/reuse.

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"It doesn't matter if I recycle." Each Ann Arbor
resident throws away an average of four pounds of
trash every day, or three-fourths of a ton a year. Over
half of this waste is recyclable or compostable. In
addition, recycling saves natural resources, meaning
fewer trees are cut down, fewer mines dug, less oil
and energy consumed, more water conserved and
more jobs created.

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If you have more questions, we can help!
. Visit a2gov.org/recycle for recycling information
anytime you need it.
" Information on A2 trash carts and optional
compost carts call 734.794.6320.
. Report a missed cart pickup by calling 99-GREEN
or email us customerservice@a2gov.org.
. For general Ann Arbor recycling and recycling
cart questions, information on the Drop-Off Station
and other programs contact Recycle Ann Arbor at
734.662.6288 or visit recycleannarbor.org
. For help disposing of home toxics, contact
Washtenaw County home toxics collection at
734.222.3950 or visit recycle.eWashtenaw.ora

* Recycling Guides are available at earth911.com/
recycle or recycleannarbor.org
Do not place any of the following in your recycling
cart:
" Plastic bags, Styrofoam and #3/PVC plastic
. Biodegradable plastics (marked "PLA" or "BPI")
. Batteries and light bulbs
. Toxic materials such as motor oil
. Medical waste and syringes
. Hardcover books and electronics
. Ceramics or Pyrex dishes
. Wood and yard waste
. Trash