Alternate Disposal Options

Note: The following information is a resource list provided by Washtenaw County; Ypsilanti Township does not specifically endorse any of those listed below except for the Ypsilanti Township Compost Site.

Ace Appliance

1601 E. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti 483-5372 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-4, Accepts used washers, dryers and stoves which are either working or can be used for parts.

Ann Arbor Freecycle

Please visit the following web site:

http://a2ecycle.org/

This organization recycles by sharing via neighbor to neighbor! This is an online email based organization for Ann Arbor and all surrounding communities which allows you to offer or ask for free items. Membership is free and there are currently over 4,000 members.

Ann Arbor Solid Waste Department

Call 994-2807 to arrange collection service; call 971-7400 to arrange drop-off service. Collection of appliances requires a fee paid by check or cash in advance. Collection fees begin at $30.00 Items must be curbside by 7 a.m. the day of pick-up.

Arbor Vacuum and Small Appliance

For repair service only: 1226 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor 761-3677 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5 Accepts the following items for repair only: lamps, vacuums, sewing machines, fans, heaters, humidifiers and other small appliances. No microwaves or electronic stereo equipment.

Avalon Housing

603 W. Huron, Ann Arbor 663-5858 Call first to arrange drop-off. Occasionally accepts moderately-sized appliances that are in working condition.

Community Residence Corporation

107 Ferris, Ypsilanti 482-3300 x212. Mon.-Fri. 9-4:30. Accepts appliances in working condition. Call for further information.

City of Ann Arbor – Drop off Station

2950 East Ellsworth Rd., Ann Arbor 971-7400 Mon.-Sat. 9-5 Accepts non-Freon metal appliances in any condition. $5.00 charge per item.

Domestic Violence Project/Safe House

4100 Clark Rd., Ann Arbor 995-5444 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5. Occasionally accepts small appliances and a variety of other kitchen items (dishes, cups, pots & pans). Due to limited space, call first to arrange pick-up of larger items or to drop off items.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

201 N. River Blvd., Ypsilanti 482-7121 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-12 & 1-4 Accepts household items and small appliances in working condition but no furniture. Call first to arrange drop-off.

Faith in Action Inc.

603 S. Main St., Chelsea 475-3305 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-4 Accepts small appliances that are in working condition. Large appliances will be cataloged for distribution. Call for further information.

Food Gatherers

One Carrot Way, Ann Arbor 761-2796 Accepts donations of perishable and nonperishable food items. Call for additional information or visit the following web site:

www.foodgatherers.org

Friends in Deed

30 N Washington -Suite 30B, Ypsilanti 484-7607 Call first for drop off times. Accepts refrigerators and large appliances in working condition as donations.

Homestead Maytag

2414 Dix Road, Lincoln Park 487-5500 Hours: Mon.9-6, Tue. 8-5, Fri. 9-7, Sat. 8-5 Provides in-home service to all of Washtenaw County. Services to include all makes and models of appliances. Call for pricing and additional information.

House by the side of the road

4133 Washtenaw Road, Ann Arbor 971-2550. Accepts clothing, bedding, toys and small reusable household items.

Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor

200 S. First St., Ann Arbor 665-0450 Hours: Sat. 9-12 a.m. Call for collection service or to notify them of a drop-off. Drop-off items received on Washington St.

Master Tech

1919 Federal Blvd., Ann Arbor 662-0641 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 Sat. 8:30-2:00 Will come to your home for repair service on major appliances. The minimum charge is $62.00. Call for additional information.

Military Order of Purple Heart

Westland, 734-728-4560. Call to schedule a free pick-up at your home. Accepts household items and clothes, no furniture please.

Prospect Place

Locations: 11 N. Prospect St. and 17 N. Prospect St. Ypsilanti 484-9905 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Accepts appliances. No clothing. Call first to arrange collection or drop-off service.

Recycle Ann Arbor-Reuse Center

2420 S. Industrial, Ann Arbor 662-6288 Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-6, Sat. 9-5 Donations accepted until 4:00 p.m. Accepts household and kitchen appliances less than 10 years old and in working condition.

Salvation Army

100 Arbana (at Huron) Ann Arbor 668-8353 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-6. Accepts small household appliances and clothing. For large appliances requiring pick up in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline and Dexter, please call (734) 729-3939.

St. Vincent DePaul Thrift

Locations: 11 N. Prospect St. and 17 N. Prospect St. Ypsilanti 484-9905 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5 Accepts appliances. No clothing. Call first to arrange collection or drop-off service.

Thrift Shop Association of Ann Arbor

3530 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor 662-6771 Ext. #1 Basic Information. Ext. #2 Donation Policy. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-4 Accepts small appliances and household items in working condition, no furniture.

Town and Country

3127 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor 662-4485 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00; Accepts any size appliances for metal extraction and recycling. There is a $25 fee for any Freon appliance.

Treasure Mart

529 Detroit St., Ann Arbor 662-9887. Drop off hours: Mon-Sat 9-3:30 Store hours: Mon-Sat 9-5. Call to arrange for pick-up service; $30.00 truck fee. Sells used/small appliances on consignment only. $10.00 membership fee. Call for additional information.

Washtenaw County Dept. of Social Services

22 Center St., Ypsilanti 481-8396 Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5 Call to arrange for collection service. Accepts large appliances such as washers, dryers and stoves. No small appliances are accepted.

Ypsilanti Thrift Shop

14 S. Washington St., Ypsilanti 483-1226 Hours: Mon-Fri 10-3:45 Accepts clean clothing, kitchen items and small appliances in working order.

Ypsilanti Township Compost Center

2600 East Clark Rd., Ypsilanti 482-6681 April - November Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-4 / December - March Hours: Saturday Only 9-4. Accepts appliances, antifreeze, oil and oil filters, scrap metal, yard waste and refuse (furniture, mattresses, drywall, shingles, landscaping timber, lumber, carpet and stumps>1 ft. in diameter.) Finished compost and woodchips are also available. Please call the compost site for additional information and fee schedule. The compost site does not accept hazardous waste.