Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Nov. 13, 2017
Document And Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF AMERICA INC /MN  
Entity Central Index Key 0000862861  
Document Type 10-Q/A  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2017  
Amendment Flag true  
Amendment Description New Financial Statements  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-03  
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current? Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   6,875,365
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017