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​Solid ​waste pl​an​​

Ann Arbor is rethinking waste by taking a fresh look at recycling, trash and compost operations in the city. This strategic approach to future solid waste services has culminated ​in the creation of a new Solid Waste Re​source Management Plan, or SWRMP (PDF),​ which sets the direction of solid waste operations in Ann Arbor in the years to come.​

Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

In 2020, Recycle Ann Arbor and the city executed a service agreement and land and building lease for the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) located at 4170 Platt Road. The agreement is for 10 years with the potential for two 3-year extensions. The agreement is for transloading, re-equipping of the MRF, and recyclables processing after re-equipping. The MRF is now up and running. It provides materials recovery services to the City of Ann Arbor and third parties. Questions should be directed to Recycle Ann Arbor.​​

Solid waste regulations

Helpful materials

• No trash flyer (PDF)
• Breaking down cardboard boxes ​(YouTube)​
• Recycling flyer​ (PDF)
• Washtenaw County Notice of Intent to Prepare Materials Management Plan (PDF) and Washtenaw County Board of Public​ Works Notice of Intent Letter (PDF)