PADNOS Ann Arbor Recycling Center

Ann Arbor, MI

PADNOS Ann Arbor Recycling Center

5455 South State Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Call: (734) 662-0317

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: Closed

Closed

May 25, 2026
July 3, 2026
September 7, 2026
November 26, 2026
November 27, 2026
December 24, 2026
December 25, 2026

Welcome to PADNOS Ann Arbor Recycling Center & Scrap Yard

PADNOS Ann Arbor Recycling Center is your trusted local scrap yard and recycling center in Ann Arbor, MI. Conveniently located near US-23 and W. Textile Rd, you can recycle scrap metal, including copper, aluminum, and steel. You can also conveniently scrap catalytic converters, electronics, and more.

Need to recycle a scrap car in Ann Arbor?

We offer free junk car removal services for end-of-life and non-running vehicles. Contact our team to schedule removal. Self-drop-off is currently unavailable at this facility.

Ann Arbor Recycling Center provides an opportunity to earn money through recycling, but it also allows customers to play a part in environmental sustainability. With expert guidance, customers are led through the recycling process with ease. Competitive rates are offered for the materials brought in.

We want your junk car! Turn it into cash today!

Call 734 548 6637

Our call center is available Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm.

What You Can Bring

Realcycle with us – your garage, kitchen and backyard are full of recyclable metals that don’t belong in a landfill. When you bring in unwanted household goods, your waste becomes a resource. Here are some items you can bring to PADNOS Ann Arbor Recycling Center.

Junk Cars & Car Parts

PADNOS makes junk car recycling simple. We’ll take your unwanted, wrecked, or non-running vehicle and help you recycle it responsibly – and you’ll get paid for its value.

Appliances & Electronics

We buy and recycle all types of scrap metal, including aluminium, copper, brass and steel. PADNOS makes scrap metal recycling easy, fast and rewarding.

Tools, Wires & More!

PADNOS accepts more than just cars and metals – from old tools, to cords and burnt out lights, and more! Contact us to learn what else you can bring and how we can help you recycle responsibly.

Drop-Off – Easy as 1-2-3

Weigh In

Enter from South State Road and proceed to the garage door at the back corner of the building.

Unload & Weigh Out

Pull into the area at the garage door and unload your materials into the designated bins for inspection and weighing.

Get Paid

Park and go inside the office to collect your payment.

Hear from our customers

Great place to drop off and recycle steel, copper, aluminum and other items like propane tanks and batteries. Highly recommend"
Went to get rid of a few things from my garage and didn’t anticipate on the process being quick and easy as it was. GREAT customer service!!! Everyone was so helpful and knew their job. I can tell it’s teamwork amongst those men. Referred my father and he also, had a very friendly, easy process. The 1-hour drive was worth it! We both be visiting this yard again!"
Great staff, always willing to help out and answer any questions you have. Best place to bring your metals and make some money.
By far the best recycling place I've been to. Very friendly staff and very helpful. I personally won't go anywhere else but here from now on. Shout out to Chris and max for going above and beyond!"
I’ve been to many scrapyards around SE Mich. and this is by far the cleanest facility I’ve ever seen. The staff was cordial and very approachable unlike most places where you’re made to feel unwelcome.

PADNOS Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions

How does a recycling center work?

The average waste management service typically only collects paper, cardboard boxes, aluminum cans, milk cartons, plastic containers, and glass bottles in its recycling bins. They don’t often take larger items such as kitchen appliances, refrigerators, scrap metals, furniture, or construction building materials. PADNOS Ann Arbor recycling center takes items that aren’t accepted in household recycling bins. Then, the recycling station will process the materials for reuse. They’re often turned into raw materials and sent to different businesses to create new products.
What are the benefits of recycling scrap material?

Recycling materials helps conserve natural resources and reduces trash in landfills. It’s an environmentally friendly way for a community to minimize and lessen waste and pollution. Plus, it promotes sustainability and supports the local economy. When you recycle, you also get paid for your scrap materials by the pound. So, it’s a win-win situation for everyone. Proper waste management is also necessary for the health of a local community.
What scrap can I recycle with you?

We pay you to recycle all metals including steel, iron, copper, wire, aluminum, auto cast, cast iron, cast aluminum and more. We pay you to recycle electronics like PC towers, laptops, smartphones, motherboards, memory, and more. We pay you to recycle lead-acid batteries from vehicles.
Can I recycle household appliances here?

Yes, at PADNOS Ann Arbor we will pay you for your old appliances. We recycle large appliances like washers, dryers, stoves, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers, and small appliances like toasters, blenders, and coffee makers. For items like refrigerators, freezers, AC units and dehumidifiers, we have a process for properly removing the refrigerant. This service is free of charge and will be completed by our staff.
What documentation do I need to bring to scrap items?

You need to bring a current, valid government-issued picture ID.
Do I need an appointment?

No appointment is needed! Just drive onto the scale and we’ll talk you through the process.
Where can I recycle electronics?

You can scrap consumer electronics at PADNOS Ann Arbor and get paid per pound. We recycle all types of circuit boards, computers, smartphones, cables, wires, hard drives with circuit boards, and other electronic waste. We also accept equipment such as printers, keyboards, tablets, speakers, power tools, vacuum cleaners, and gaming systems (at no value). For more information on our regional recycling services in the state of Michigan, feel free to reach out to our team.