As you move-in or out, you may find yourself needing to get rid of larger items or furniture. Most Cities or Townships will not pick up any trash or large items left outside of the bins, and the lids must be able to close properly. Please ensure you follow the proper process when disposing of bulky items, to avoid tickets or fees. Please find our guide on Trash & Recycling for more information.

Bulky waste includes items that cannot fit into your general household trash bin such as furniture, carpet, and appliances.

• Washtenaw County has put together resources for bulky disposal in the area.
• The City of Ann Arbor has compiled a list of local services and options for item disposable.

Curbside Pick-up Options

Some cities and townships in Washtenaw County have a bulky item pick-up option included in their curbside trash service. Accepted items and number of items varies. Some may have additional fees.

• Pittsfield Township
• City of Chelsea
• City of Dexter
• City of Milan
• City of Saline
• City of Ypsilanti
• Superior Township
• Scio Township - contact GFL for more information.
• York Township

Recycle Ann Arbor provides a local Drop-off Station that is open to the public located on Ann Arbor’s south side.  For a fee you can dump unwanted furniture or large items. Please find a list of accepted items and fees here.

The Drop-Off Station is located at 2950 East Ellsworth Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48108

The Recovery Yard is another great local service that accepts a variety of materials and items for safe recycling and safe disposable.  Please find a list of accepted items and fees here.

The Recovery Yard is located at 7891 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Please ensure that personal items such as trash, furniture or other bulky items are not left in the yard or by the curb.

The City of Ann Arbor's Department of Community Standards will often ticket properties. If the property receives a ticket, then we may pass along the related fee to you. If we need to send maintenance to haul any furniture items, then we will also pass along that hauling expense to you. We appreciate your cooperation!

Washtenaw County Cleanup Days

County Cleanup Days are events where Washtenaw County residents can recycle and dispose of many household items including electronics, household hazardous waste, bulky waste, appliances, and scrap tires. Each year, multiple events are held at different locations in Washtenaw County. You can read more on specific dates and registration information on the website linked above.

The City of Ann Arbor Drop-Off Site

The City of Ann Arbor provides dumpsters for FREE drop-off of trash and furniture for student move-outs and move-ins. Be sure to check their website (a2gov.org) as the exact dates and times may change per season.

When: Aug 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 2025.

Hours: 10 am till 3 pm each day

Where: 200​0 South Industrial Highway

• For things in good condition and bad, the City hosts a drop-off site south of campus on 2000 S. Industrial, on certain days each spring and fall.
• No material will be accepted outside of these hours subject to illegal dumping fines.
• Site will be actively monitored 24 hours.
• No on-site assistance for unloading will be available. Large material that needs to be broken down to fit into the dumpsters must be prepped before drop-off.

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Accepted Materials

For disposal and recycling:

• Bagged household trash
• Dirty mattresses
• Worn out furniture
• Curbside recycling
• Scrap metal

For reuse:

• Gently used clothing
• Gently used furniture
• Working electric appliances
• Working refrigerators
• Clean mattresses

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Not Accepted Materials

• Non-working freon containing appliances (freezers, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, AC window units)
• Televisions
• Electronics
• Construction debris: wood, wallboard, flooring, tile, wires, spools, pallets, and any material of a similar nature
• Carpet
• Liquids of any kind
• Paint
• Food Waste
• Compost or yard waste
• Biohazardous or hazardous waste
• Ovens and dishwashers
• Bathtubs and hot tubs
• Trailers or boats
• *​Many of these unaccepted materials can be taken to Washtenaw County's Home Toxics Center, the Drop-off Station or Recycle Ann Arbor's Recovery Yard.