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09/12/2025

Free electronics recycling (even monitors!) this Sat, Sept 13 in Livonia...

August 25, 2025 Schoolcraft College hosting public E-waste recycling day Sept. 13 The community is invited to bring by their old computers, phones and more for recycling. Got old electronics at home? Get rid of them at Schoolcraft College later this fall. The College will hold an e-waste recycling d...

08/19/2025

This should be a good place to ask all your nitty-gritty recycling and "beyond recycling" questions in Ann Arbor...

Megan Lunsford, Marketing and Communications Manager for Recycle Ann Arbor will talk about "What practical steps can you take to lessen your environmental impact and contribute to a circular economy?"Everyone is welcome to this public presentation in

04/25/2025

OMG, an easy way to recycle single-use batteries! https://www.staples.com/stores/recycling
I just learned that Staples accepts single-use batteries for recycling -- not an easy thing to find. Plus school supplies!

Thanks to Janelle Reichman at https://ellanyze.com/ web design for the tip!

Staples offers free next-day shipping with no minimum order on office supplies & furniture, ink, printing services, computers, & promotional products for business.

06/18/2024

The answer is yes, but don't wishcycle!

Recycling Is Broken. Should I Even Bother? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/climate/ask-nyt-climate-recycling.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

"When in doubt, throw it out!" (Into the trash.)

Every little bit helps. But doing it wrong can actually make matters worse.

03/17/2024

2nd of 2 great decluttering opportunities in the Ann Arbor area now-ish!...

Safe Medication Disposal Event
https://pharmacy.umich.edu/events/safemed

These are SUCH helpful events. They can safely take pills, liquids, lotions, and even sharps!

Date: March 28, 2023 – 8am to 2pm

Location #1: Ingalls Mall E Washington St. - across from Rackham Auditorium

Location #2: University of Michigan Health System: Triangle area between University Hospital, Mott Children's Hospital, and Taubman Health Care Center

Safe Medication Disposal Event is a bi-annual event hosted by the College where unused and expired medications are collected for environmentally safe disposal.

03/17/2024

1st of 2 great decluttering opportunities in the Ann Arbor area now-ish!...