Description
Solid Waste Regulations Update
Summary
Ann Arbor’s August 26, 2026 Solid Waste Regulations update Chapter 26 by defining waste categories, containers, customers, haulers, facilities, and prohibited materials. They establish collection schedules, container placement, storage, accessibility, weight and preparation standards for residential and commercial properties. Residents must separate refuse, recyclables, and compostables; businesses must participate in the City recycling program or obtain annual approval for an equivalent plan. The rules prohibit hazardous, medical, electronic, liquid, and other unsafe materials from regular collection and direct residents to designated facilities. They also set franchise-hauler requirements, fees, facility procedures, residency-based benefits, and a special set-out service for eligible residents with disabilities. The regulations matter because they clarify responsibilities, support recycling and composting, protect workers and the environment, and standardize access to City waste services.
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