Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2018
Jun. 30, 2018
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF AMERICA INC /MN  
Entity Central Index Key 0000862861  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-29  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Shell Company false  
Document Type 10-K  
Document Period End Date Dec. 29, 2018  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 8,472,651  
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Public Float   $ 4,744,002