Ann Arbor trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | City Solid Waste weekly curbside to SF/duplex — day via Solid Waste Collection Map (a2gov / data.a2gov.org). Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Before 7 a.m. service day (compost/recycle guidance; regs). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Recycling same day as trash (Recycle Ann Arbor); carts out before 7 a.m.; lid closed, metal bar toward the street. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Not curbside bulk — furniture, mattresses, or appliances left at the curb may be fined; use Recycle Ann Arbor Drop-Off Station. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City of Ann Arbor (Recycle Ann Arbor recycling) |
| Contacts | Customer Service 734-994-7336; A2 Fix It 734-794-6320; [email protected]. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Before 7 a.m. service day (compost/recycle guidance; regs).
Where
Curb; carts 3 ft apart; handles face away from street (disposal guide); compost bags ≥3 ft from carts.
Limits
No curbside bulk; cart weight caps; extra trash carts fee schedule.
Not allowed
Bulk/electronics/Freon appliances/hot ashes/yard in trash cart; HHW; liquids; tires; C&D; etc.
Bags
Compost paper yard bags; trash in carts only.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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City Trash/Recycle/Compost hub + Trash + Compost + collection map + Solid Waste Regulations
Verified 2026-10-15 · a2gov.org · source
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
No collection on listed holidays; days on or after the holiday that week run one day late (exceptions posted).
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Full details for Ann Arbor: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Solid Waste weekly curbside to SF/duplex — day via Solid Waste Collection Map (a2gov / data.a2gov.org). Carts at curb ≤24 h before; remove empty within 12 h; never in bike lanes; store side/rear. Weight caps 224 lb (64-gal) / 336 lb (96-gal). Customer Service 734-994-7336; missed pickup A2 Fix It / 734-794-6320.
- Recycling
- Weekly same day; Recycle Ann Arbor contractor; carts out before 7 a.m.; lid closed, metal bar toward street; overflow next week or Drop-Off Station.
- Bulk pickup
- Not curbside — furniture/mattresses/appliances left at curb may be fined; use Recycle Ann Arbor Drop-Off Station / Washtenaw Clean-Up Days.
- Curbside: when
- Before 7 a.m. service day (compost/recycle guidance; regs).
- Curbside: where
- Curb; carts 3 ft apart; handles face away from street (disposal guide); compost bags ≥3 ft from carts.
- Curbside: limits
- No curbside bulk; cart weight caps; extra trash carts fee schedule.
- Curbside: brush
- Compost carts + paper bags (≤10/property Apr–Oct 2 2026; ≤20 from Oct 5); bags ≤50 lb; brush ≤4'/≤6" dia, bundles ≤18" dia natural twine. Weekly compost resumed Apr 6 2026; winter Jan–Mar monthly first full week (carts only). Drop-off Compost Facility 4170 Platt Rd.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Bulk/electronics/Freon appliances/hot ashes/yard in trash cart; HHW; liquids; tires; C&D; etc. (city trash page list).
- Curbside: bags
- Compost paper yard bags; trash in carts only.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Bulk left >48 h risk; cart return-to-service fees ($65 not out on time; $62 unserviceable).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Regulations: NYD, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — no collection that day; days on/after holiday that week +1 day (exceptions publicly posted). Hub shows Thanksgiving 2026-11-26 Thu+Fri→Fri+Sat; Christmas 2026-12-25 Fri→Sat; NYD 2027-01-01 Fri→Sat. Labor Day 2026-09-07 Mon delayed (city news). July 4 2026 Sat — no service impact (city news).
- Hauler
- City of Ann Arbor (Recycle Ann Arbor recycling)
- Contacts
- Customer Service 734-994-7336; A2 Fix It 734-794-6320; [email protected]; 301 E Huron
- Find your day
- City Trash/Recycle/Compost hub + Trash + Compost + collection map + Solid Waste Regulations
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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