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.
Washtenaw County residents may attend any of the events. Materials from businesses, government agencies, non-profits, or other organizations are not accepted.
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Registration is required to attend any County Cleanup Day. The specific location will be provided after registering. All events are 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- June 28 – Northfield Township Registration opens May 19 at 9:00 a.m.
- July 26 – Pittsfield Township Registration opens June 16 at 9:00 a.m.
- August 9 – Augusta Township Registration opens June 30 at 9:00 a.m.
- September 27 – City of Ypsilanti Registration opens August 18 at 9:00 a.m.
Before you register, review the lists of accepted items for each station at the Cleanup Days below.
- Aerosols
- Automotive fluids
- Ballasts (must be removed from fixture)
- Fluorescent bulbs
- Batteries
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Compressed gases up to 20 lb. tanks, no industrial or medical tanks
- Cooking oils
- Home cleaning products
- Home repair products:
- Adhesives & glues
- Caulk
- Rust remover
- Inhalers
- Medical sharps & needles (must be in medical sharps container)
- Mercury & mercury-containing devices:
- Thermometers
- Thermostats
- Nail polish & removers
- Paint & paint thinners
- Pesticides & poisons
- Photography chemicals
- Pool chemicals
- Smoke detectors
Make a Contribution
These events are FREE!
However, there is a suggested donation of $20 per car to assist in disposal costs. Additional donations are appreciated for some items:
- Residents may bring up to 4 tires; a $5 donation is suggested for each additional tire.
- Residents can also bring 1 television or freon appliance; a $10 donation is suggested for each additional item.
Cash and check donations are accepted at the Cleanup Days at the event’s check-in station. Make checks payable to Washtenaw County.
Volunteering
We rely on the help of volunteers to run a smooth event for the community! Volunteers primarily help direct traffic and unload materials from resident cars. We provide volunteers with a t-shirt, snacks, drinks, and lunch.
Volunteers do not need to fill out the event registration to drop off materials at the event. However, volunteers do need to sign up for a shift to volunteer.
Other Disposal or Recycling Options
Visit our Dispose Of webpage with other local resources for what to do with appliances, electronics, bulky waste, and tires.
Visit our Household Hazardous Waste webpage to learn about our services for materials such as paint, household cleaners, automotive fluids, batteries, mercury, and more.