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Disposal and Recycling Information

Waste Management (WM) is currently the preferred hauler for Ann Arbor Charter Township.

WM picks up trash, recycling, and seasonal yard waste. Residents can sign up for WM service on WM.com or by calling (866) 797-9018.

A preferred hauler contract typically provides residents with the most cost-effective service, but Township residents are free to contract directly with the hauler of their choice.

Please visit the Waste Management Self Service portal for information about your pick-up schedule, holidays, reporting missed pick-ups, replacing a container, or bulk pickup request. 

View the WM Collection Service Guide (PDF) for more details about the service.

Please note: Certain neighborhoods and complexes, e.g. The Arbors, Laurel Gardens and The Haven (formerly Village Green), have other waste and recycling arrangements.

Pickup Schedule and Rules

Monday is the collection day in Ann Arbor Township.
– Trash is picked up weekly
– Recycling is picked up every other week

View the pickup schedule and maps (PDF) to see which week your recycling is picked up:
– Area “A” is basically north of Plymouth Road
– Area “B” is south of Plymouth Road, including eastern and central portions of the Township

Yard waste is picked up weekly, seasonally from April-November.

Observed holidays that fall on a Monday will shift the collection day to Tuesday that week:
– Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
– Monday, September 7 – Labor Day

Pickup Day Rules
– Have carts at the curb by 6 a.m.
– Recycling and trash carts need to be set a few feet apart from each other so the truck’s collection arm works properly.

Wondering if your item can go in the recycling cart? Use the Waste Wizard

Recycling Collection Details

Recycling is picked up every other Monday.

View the pickup schedule and maps (PDF) to see which week your recycling is picked up:

    • Area “A” is basically north of Plymouth Road
    • Area “B” is south of Plymouth Road, including eastern and central portions of the Township

Recycling must be put loose in the cart. No bags, please!

All recycling must fit inside your 96-gallon or 65-gallon wheeled recycling cart.

Set recycling cart a few feet away from your trash cart.

Have recycling at the curb by 6 a.m.

 

Wondering if an item can go in the recycling cart?

 

 

Accepted in Recycling: Not Accepted in Recycling:
 – Plastic bottles and containers

– Glass bottles and containers

– Food and beverage metal cans

– Paper

– Flattened cardboard and paperboard

 

  – Food or liquids

– Plastic bags

– Batteries

– Foam cups and containers

– Yard waste

– Clothing

 

Yard Waste Collection Details

From the first full week of April through the last full week of November:

  • Yard waste is picked up every Monday
  • Acceptable yard waste must be placed at the curb in labeled biodegradable Kraft paper bags or 32-gallon containers
  • There is a 50-pound limit per bag or container

Additional collection services can be requested during the off months for an additional fee (typically an hourly rate).

Accepted in Yard Waste Not Accepted in Yard Waste
·         Grass clippings

·         Leaves

·         Shrubs without root balls

·         Weeds

·         Bundled brush – tied with string and no larger than 18 inches round in diameter

·         Branches two inches or less in diameter and four feet or less in length

·         Similar garden materials

 ·         Dirt

·         Sand

·         Rocks

·         Concrete

·         Sod

·         Tree Stumps

·         Similar materials

Christmas Trees

  • One Christmas tree per residential unit will be picked up between the day after Christmas and the end of January
  • Trees must be un-bagged and have no lights or decorations on them
  • Trees exceeding 6-feet in length need to be cut into one or more segments

Special/Bulky Pickups

Residents can schedule a pick up of bulky items like:

  • Mattress & Box Springs
  • Bed Frames
  • Christmas trees
  • Cabinets
  • Sofa & Furniture Items

Cost:

  • $35 for up to three items
  • $15 for each item beyond the first three

How to schedule a pickup:

  • Schedule at least two business days in advance
  • Schedule through WM.com or call (866) 797-9018
  • Bulk tags are no longer needed or accepted

Seasonal or Vacation Pause to Service

To learn how to place a seasonal or vacation pause on your service visit  Waste Management.

96-Gallon Carts

Residents who use the WM service receive:

  • A 96-gallon wheeled cart for trash
  • A 96-gallon or 65-gallon wheeled cart for recycling

Carts are easily wheeled to the curb, wind proof, animal proof, and aid in eliminating odors and lost lids.

Need a cart?

  • Contact WM customer service at (866) 797-9018
  • New or extra carts can be purchased for $25/each

Your Quarterly Cost

You will be billed by WM every 3 months for services. This quarterly charge will be as follows:

5/1/24 – 4/30/25    $84.36
5/1/25 – 4/30/26    $87.72
5/1/26 – 4/30/27    $91.24

Should you wish to stop your service at any time, due to moving or an extended vacation, please contact WM as soon as possible.

Washtenaw County Cleanup Days

Washtenaw County Cleanup Days

2026 Washtenaw County Cleanup Days Have Been Announced!

County Cleanup Days are events where Washtenaw County residents can recycle and dispose of many household items including electronics, household hazardous waste, bulky waste, appliances, and scrap tires. Each year, multiple events are held at different locations in Washtenaw County.

Please refer to Washtenaw County Cleanup Days for details.
Registration is required – click here for registration.
All events are 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Drop off events are:

  • April 4  in Pittsfield Township.         Registration opens February 23 at 9:00 a.m.
  • June 27  in Northfield Township.     Registration opens May 18 at 9:00 a.m.
  • August 8  in City of Ypsilanti.            Registration opens June 29 at 9:00 a.m.
  • November 14  in Scio Township.     Registration opens October 5 at 9:00 a.m.