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Air pillow, plastic packaging cushion

Plastic air pillows that are used for cushioning in packages are accepted for recycling at our Drop-Off Station.

Recycle Right!

Do not put plastic air pillows in your curbside recycling bin. Flexible plastics like these get wound up in the gears of the machinery at the Materials Recovery Facility (the facility where your recyclables get sorted by material type). These flexible plastics can cause jams in the machinery, resulting in damage and often in the facility turning off machinery so workers can climb out and cut the bags out of the gears.

Live Zero Waste!

Minimize online shopping when possible.

Reach out to the entity you are ordering from and request that they send your order plastic free.

Reuse air pillows for storage of fragile items.

Accepted at:

Drop-Off Station

Step 1
When first arriving on-site, stop at the gatehouse to have your materials assessed and pay the appropriate fee (if applicable). price list for full details: Step 2
The gatehouse staff will give you direction as to where your items should be placed.: Step 3
Often you are required to visit several different areas and receptacles.: Step 4
Unloading and loading assistance is often available. For a complete list of what is accepted, visit the Drop-Off About page.

Address:: 2950 East Ellsworth Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone:: 734.971.7400
Hours:: What's Accepted; Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 am to 6:30 pm; Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; CLOSED MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS, & SUNDAYS; Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.; COVID-19 RESPONSE

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MRF Redevelopment Project

Revitalizing Ann Arbor's Recycling Program: Part 1: We Rebuild the MRF

As a community-based non-profit, our focus is our zero waste mission. We prioritize the needs of the communities we serve over the needs of shareholders. It is our zero waste mission that drives our plan to rebuild our local MRF.

Our MRF will positively impact our environment, promote our local economy, and provide a greater community benefit.

Our MRF will be a hub for our region– providing much-needed services throughout Washtenaw County and helping move us toward a regional approach to recycling. As a hub for the greater community, we will foster resilient and sustainable end markets for our materials.