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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.
NO SUMMER TOURS.
Saturday Open Houses are offered on second Saturday mornings (unless otherwise noted) 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: 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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2010-2011 MRF Open House Schedule
1st or 2nd Saturdays
10 a.m. to Noon.
No charge except for
worm bin supplies (February).
Groups of 5+ must preregister.
SPECIAL EVENT
Join us on Saturday, August 21st from 10am-2pm to celebrate the grand opening of our new facility! Come learn about single stream recycling at our updated MRF. Link to new page.
September 11
MRF Turns 15! 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 2 (Note 1st Saturday)
Nature's Recyclers featuring Leslie Science & Nature Center's naturalist with a vulture and other live recyclers. Preregistration required for all attendees by Sept 27. Free programs start at 10 and 11:30.
November 13
Build a Bird Feeder from your recycled soda pop bottle. Starter seed provided. Celebrate America Recycles Day with RecycleBank.
December 11
Papermaking! Save a forest by recycling. Make your own piece of recycled paper.
January 8
Postage Stamp Crafts. Make bookmarks, magnets, or pin gifts from historic cancelled postage stamps.
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February 12
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 12
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 9
Earth Day & Composting. Take home a seedling you plant in compost.
May 21--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 11
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 17, 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.
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