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Recycling Plant (MRF) Free Tours and Open Houses

Visit the Ann Arbor recycling plant during one of our free public events throughout the year. Or groups of 15 or more may schedule a free tour during weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., September through June.

Online tour of the resource recovery operations

Watch movies of recycling and composting in action at the recycling center and compost center.

Meet the Waste Watcher Superheros

Meet the Ann Arbor Recycling heros, or read the Waste Watcher Comics that appear in the bi-annual Waste Water Newsletter.

The Waste Watchers appear in a special booklet Who is this Recycle Hero? Link to a new page to read or download this booklet.  

Visit with Dr. Recycle 

Learn to reduce, reuse, recycle, buy recycled and compost. These tips are the secrets to becoming a recycling hero. Learn some Fun Facts and Solid Waste Trivia.

Find out happens to our recyclables

See them before and after we put them in the recycling bin.

America Recycles Every Day activities page.

Downloadable Games & Activities

Printable word searches, coloring pages and (including word searches, coloring pages and a printable board game)

David Zinn

Free-lance artist David S. Zinn has been involved in the illustration and design of the City of Ann Arbor's solid waste educational materials since 1991. His artwork can be found on the department's web pages, brochures, newsletters, curriculum, an 800 square foot landfill mural and interactive exhibits at the City's Materials Recovery Facility. If you want to learn David's favorite Waste Watcher character, he may be reached at http://web.mac.com/dazinn/iWeb/zinnportfolio/illustrations.html  


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