Ann Arbor trash & bulky-item rules
Ann Arbor does not collect large furniture, mattresses or appliances left beside residential trash carts; residents should use the Drop-Off Station or other designated recycling/disposal routes.
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Use the current official/responsible sources below and recheck them before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Ann Arbor does not collect large furniture, mattresses or appliances left beside residential trash carts; residents should use the Drop-Off Station or other designated recycling/disposal routes.
Before you use the rule: City residents using the appropriate drop-off or special program.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
The Drop-Off Station at 2950 East Ellsworth Road accepts many large and hard-to-dispose items for fees. City residents can obtain a pass that waives the station entry fee, though item disposal charges still apply.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Household toxics go to the Washtenaw County Home Toxics Center rather than curbside trash.
Where to take large items in Ann Arbor
Accepts many household materials including bulky waste, appliances and tires for applicable fees.
Before set-out
Contact or service note: Drop-Off Station: 734-971-7400.
For Ann Arbor, use the linked local source or service contact to confirm the address, collection date and any special-item preparation before set-out.
Official sources
These official or responsible-agency sources were used to verify the Ann Arbor guide. Recheck current schedules or fees before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- Ann Arbor — Trash RulesOfficial/local source checked for this guide · a2gov.org
- Ann Arbor — Drop-Off OptionsOfficial/local source checked for this guide · a2gov.org