Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Aug. 06, 2012
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF AMERICA INC /MN  
Entity Central Index Key 0000862861  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   5,555,927
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2