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Ann Arbor's municipal Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) 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.
Saturday Open Houses are offered on second or third Saturday mornings 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 15-45 (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: Drop-in visits to the MRF are not permitted, as there are no tour guides on-site except during pre-arranged activities.Thank you. |
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2009-2010 MRF Open House Schedule
2nd OR 3rd Saturdays
10 a.m. to Noon.
No charge except for
worm bin supplies (February).
Groups of 5+ must preregister.
September 12
MRF Turns 14! Anniversary Join us for facility tours, cake, and an optional party favor craft using Scrap Box supplies.
October 17
Nature's Recyclers featuring Leslie Science & Nature Center's naturalist with a vulture and other live recyclers. Preregistration required for all attendees. Free programs start at 10 and 11:30.
November 14
Build a Bird Feeder from your recycled soda pop bottle. Starter seed provided.
December 12
Papermaking! Save a forest by recycling. Make your own piece of recycled paper.
January 9
Postage Stamp Crafts. Make bookmarks, magnets, or pin gifts from historic cancelled postage stamps.
February 13
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) Press release attached (1-page pdf).
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March 13
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 17
Earth Day & Composting. Take home a seedling you plant in compost and a coupon for a free bushel of compost from the Drop-Off Station.
- Also see the Earth Day Festival Web page for a free community event on Sunday, April 25. 2010 Noon-4 p.m. at Washtenaw Community College. www.a2earthday.org
May 15--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.
- Also consider attending the Mayor's Green Fair on downtown Main Street on Friday, June 11, 5-9 p.m. This free event includes hands-on activities, live music, and over 100 exhibits/activities for all ages. www.a2gov.org/greenfair.
June 12
Wonderful Windsocks: make colorful flying art with materials from the Scrap Box. |