Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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3 Months Ended
Apr. 02, 2016
May. 09, 2016
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF AMERICA INC /MN  
Entity Central Index Key 0000862861  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Apr. 02, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   5,900,818