Where Is the Dump

Curbside pickup

Ann Arbor, MI bulk trash pickup

City of Ann Arbor Solid Waste (carts); Recycle Ann Arbor (Drop-Off Station)

Who
Residents can apply online for a pass that waives the Drop-Off Station gate fee, which is currently $3. Proof of Ann Arbor residency is required.
How
No curbside pickup. Ann Arbor has weekly curbside cart collection but no curbside pickup of large items. The city says furniture, mattresses and appliances left at the curb will not be picked up and you could be fined. Take large items to the Recycle Ann Arbor Drop-Off Station.

Request a pickup ↗ · Call 734.971.7400

Cost
Not listed: call 311 or check the city page
Checked
Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Not accepted

Mattress

Not accepted

Appliance

Not accepted

Fridge or freezer

Not accepted

Electronics

Not accepted

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Not accepted

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Not accepted

  • Large items like furniture, mattresses and appliances
  • Televisions, computers and other electronics
  • Appliances containing Freon
  • Tires
  • Concrete, bricks and rocks
  • Construction material
  • Carpet
  • Hazardous waste

Other options

The Drop-Off Station at 2950 East Ellsworth Rd takes items that cannot go in curbside carts, and fees still apply for large items. Freon removal from appliances is offered there for a fee. The city page also points to a Recycle Ann Arbor recovery yard and Washtenaw County cleanup days.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Ann Arbor?

Residents can apply online for a pass that waives the Drop-Off Station gate fee, which is currently $3. Proof of Ann Arbor residency is required.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Ann Arbor?

Ann Arbor has weekly curbside cart collection but no curbside pickup of large items. The city says furniture, mattresses and appliances left at the curb will not be picked up and you could be fined. Take large items to the Recycle Ann Arbor Drop-Off Station.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Ann Arbor?

Large items like furniture, mattresses and appliances, Televisions, computers and other electronics, Appliances containing Freon, Tires, Concrete, bricks and rocks, Construction material, Carpet, Hazardous waste.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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