What Washtenaw County itself runs: 3 landfills, sites and programs covering 14 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Washtenaw County Home Toxics (household hazardous waste) collection
Free, appointment-only household hazardous waste disposal for Washtenaw County residents: weekday drop-offs at the HHW Center, 10843 W. Five Mile Rd., Northville, MI 48168 (Census: Salem Township, Washtenaw County), and Saturday collections April-November at the Home Toxics Center, 705 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (Census: Scio Township). Phone 734-222-3950. Described here from the City of Ann Arbor pages; the county page loads its item lists by script.
Several registration-required events each year at different locations in Washtenaw County (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) where county residents can recycle or dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste, bulky waste, appliances and scrap tires. Dates and fees vary by event; see the county page.
Donation drop-off at 6241 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (Census: Scio Township, outside Ann Arbor city), Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm, plus free pickups of large items (734-646-0553). Items must be clean, assembled and in good, usable condition and are subject to staff approval.
Washtenaw County residents can dispose of household hazardous waste for free at two locations; items must not come from a business, government or other organization; appointments are required. Checked October 26, 2026.
Home toxics include all paints (latex, oil-based, spray), stains, varnishes and rechargeable batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
These services are free to Washtenaw County residents; voluntary donations are welcome. Checked October 26, 2026.
Alkaline batteries may go in the trash but can also be taken to the Home Toxics Center for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
Registration is required for Home Toxics collection events, held on select Saturdays from April through November; the Northville HHW Center is by appointment Tuesday through Thursday. Checked October 26, 2026.
The Washtenaw County Household Hazardous Waste Center, 10843 W. Five Mile Road, Northville, is open by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday. Checked October 26, 2026.
At County Cleanup Days, Washtenaw County residents can recycle and dispose of electronics, household hazardous waste, bulky waste, appliances and scrap tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
Multiple Cleanup Day events are held each year at different locations; residents may attend any event. Checked October 26, 2026.
Materials from businesses, government agencies, non-profits or other organizations are not accepted; registration is required; events run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
The ReStore takes item donations Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm at 6241 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Checked October 26, 2026.
The Ann Arbor Habitat ReStore offers free donation pickups for large items; items must be in the garage, outside or on the front porch. Checked October 26, 2026.
All donations must be fully assembled, clean and free of rips, tears, breaks and animal hair, and are subject to approval. Checked October 26, 2026.
Acceptable appliances: stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, microwaves, freezers and window/portable AC units. Checked October 26, 2026.
Couches (upholstered or leather, upon approval) must be free of stains, rips and pet hair; chairs must be leather or like-new. Checked October 26, 2026.
Furniture is on the ReStore acceptable items list. Checked October 26, 2026.
The ReStore does not accept electronic equipment (televisions, computers, monitors, printers) or exercise equipment other than dumbbells and weights. Checked October 26, 2026.
Mattresses, box springs, sleeper sofas and paint or stain of any kind are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.