Electronic Waste Recycling Day to Benefit The Detroit Zoo

Mar 13, 2026 | Local Events

April 18th-19th from 9am – 12 pm

Earn up to Two Free Zoo Tickets for Recycling
Bring your old, unwanted electronics to the Detroit Zoo’s 10 Mile Road parking lot and earn free admission Zoo tickets while you help protect wildlife habitats.

Location
8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Cost Free — registration requested. Walkups welcome.

Remain in your vehicle while staff unload your items.
How the Zoo Ticket Reward Works
 Small loads (at least 17 gallons) earn one Detroit Zoo ticket.
 Large loads (a full backseat or truckbed) earns two Zoo tickets.
Please pack items so staff can quickly estimate load size at drop-off. Tickets are good
through the end of the year.

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