Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2014
Nov. 06, 2014
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF AMERICA INC /MN  
Entity Central Index Key 0000862861  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-03  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 27, 2014  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   5,788,318