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Ann Arbor's municipal Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), 4150 Platt Road, provides free open houses and group tours of the municipal recycling plant on a pre-arranged basis. The MRF access road is located at 4150 Platt Road (just south of the E. Ellsworth intersection.) Follow the one-mile paved road to the MRF. Closed-toe shoes are required, no high heels. Long pants are also required.
No MRF tours Dec 10-Jan8
Saturday Open Houses are offered on one Saturday morning per month from 10-Noon, Sept. - June, to give the public a chance to tour the MRF’s recycling operations, and participate in monthly featured activities (see below). Individuals and families may drop in for ~30-60 minute activities and site tours between 10-Noon. Groups of 5+ are asked to pre-register to assure adequate staffing and supplies are on-hand.
Weekday Group Tours are available. Groups of 15-40 (including drivers and siblings) may pre-arrange their own free weekday, 8-5 MRF tour and activity. A MRF visit typically runs 60-90 minutes. Children under age 6 enjoy activities in the classroom only, and are not permitted on the MRF floor for a tour.
For more information or to preregister through the City of Ann Arbor Public Services (734) 794-6000 ext 43118 or 43112, or e-mail nstone@a2gov.org. Per our risk manager: Unscheduled drop-in visits to the MRF are not permitted, as there are no tour guides on-site except during pre-arranged activities.Just contact us--we want to work with you! Thank you.
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2011-2012 MRF Open House Schedule
One Saturday per month
10 a.m. to Noon.
No charge except for
worm bin supplies (February).
Groups of 5+ must preregister.
September 10
MRF Turns 16! Anniversary Join us for facility tours, cake, and an optional party favor craft using Scrap Box supplies. See the new single-stream plant up-close!
October 15
Nature's Recyclers featuring Leslie Science & Nature Center's naturalist with a vulture and other live recyclers. Preregistration requested for all attendees. Email nlowen@a2gov.org or call 734.794.6000 x43118. Free programs start at 10 and 11:30.
November 5
Build a Bird Feeder from your recycled soda pop bottle. Starter seed provided.
December 10
Papermaking! Save a forest by recycling. Make your own piece of recycled paper.
January 14
Postage Stamp Crafts. Make bookmarks, magnets, or pin gifts from historic cancelled postage stamps.
February 11
Worm Bin Workshop: Learn about indoor composting using red worms. $25 for kit of bin, worms, workbook--preorder and pay at the door. No charge to attend workshop and receive handouts. Two sessions/seatings at 10 and 1. Must pre-register at (734) 794-6000 ext 43118. Fact sheet on vermicomposting (2-pg pdf) |
March 10
Terrific Tile Making. Create a mosaic tile from recycled materials and clay. Artwork is suitable for hanging, use as a hot plate or place in the garden.
April 14
Earth Day & Composting. Take home a seedling you plant in compost.
May 19--No MRF Tours, instead, join us for...
Downtown A2 Blooms Day. Meet at Liberty Plaza, across from the downtown library parking lot at 9 a.m. Free t-shirt and pizza lunch provided. Preregister by calling (734) 794-6000 ext 43112.
June 2
Wonderful Windsocks: make colorful flying art with materials from the Scrap Box.
- Also consider attending the Mayor's Green Fair on downtown Main Street on Friday, June 8, 6-9 p.m. This free event includes hands-on activities, live music, and over 100 exhibits/activities for all ages. www.a2gov.org/greenfair.
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