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Plastics #1, #2, & #5

Plastic #1 PET or PETE (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

The City of Ann Arbor accepts all #1 bottle and tub-shaped containers in the curbside recycling program. #1 bottle shapes are accepted in other recycling programs throughout Washtenaw County. Non-bottle shapes of #1 PET are less commonly recycled. If your hauler is not Recycle Ann Arbor (who accepts this), check first.

COMMON PRODUCTS (MARKED/ LABELED): Plastic beverage containers (soft drink, water, and juice bottles, etc.), plastic food containers (peanut butter, salad dressing, etc.)

REUSED IN THESE RECYCLED CONTENT PRODUCTS: Food and beverage bottles and containers, fleece wear, polyester, carpet, luggage

Plastic #2 HDPE (High-density polyethylene)

The City of Ann Arbor accepts all #2 bottle and tub-shaped containers in the curbside recycling program. All #2 plastics of any size, shape or color are accepted at the Drop-Off Station as well as these public locations throughout Washtenaw County. #2 bottle shapes are accepted in most curbside recycling programs in Washtenaw County. Non-bottle shapes of #2 HDPE are less commonly recycled, so check with hauler before recycling. Empty, clean and dry #2 shopping bags can be dropped off at our Drop-Off Station and several grocery stores throughout the County, including Kroger and Meijer.

COMMON PRODUCTS (MARKED/ LABELED): Consumer product bottles (shampoo, conditioner, liquid laundry detergent, vitamin, motor oil and similar bottles). Grocery/retail bags.

REUSED IN THESE RECYCLED CONTENT PRODUCTS: Bottles, pipes, buckets, crates, flower pots, floor tiles

Plastic #5 PP (Polypropylene)

The City of Ann Arbor accepts bottle and tub shaped #5 plastics in the curbside recycling program. #5 plastic is not generally collected with most recycling programs in Washtenaw County. Clean and dry #5 PP caps may be recycled at the Drop-Off Station.

COMMON PRODUCTS (MARKED/ LABELED): Yogurt and margarine tubs, prescription medicine bottles, some food bottles (ketchup, etc.)

REUSED IN THESE RECYCLED CONTENT PRODUCTS: Landscape borders, auto battery cases, oil funnels

We do not accept #3, #4, #6 or #7 plastics in the curbside recycling program.

Accepted at:

A2 Curbside Recycling

Step 1
All recyclable items should be washed, rinsed, and clean of all particulates of food and any liquid residue before placing them into the curbside bin.: Step 2
Remove caps and lids and discard into the trash.: Step 3
Residential curbside carts must be placed at the curb before 7 a.m. of the collection day.

Address:: Recycle Ann Arbor
P.O. Box 7180
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7180
Phone:: 734.662.6288

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
Public drop-off Hours:: Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 am to 6:30 pm*; Saturday 9 am to 6 pm*; Closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday; Credit Cards ONLY. No cash/check.; *SEASONAL NOTICE - during the winter season, the following items cannot be accepted after 5 pm due to lighting and safety concerns: scrap metal, general waste, bulky waste, furniture, yard waste, or concrete.

Material Recovery Facility

Visitor Information

All visitors must have prior permission to be on site. Please contact [email protected] with inquiries.

Once on site please check in at the Scalehouse Office to receive instructions and proper PPE.

We will provide required PPE - safety hats, hearing & eye protection. Visitors must wear long pants and leather shoes or boots.

No photographs allowed unless you’ve received prior permission. All staff involved in photographs must have signed RAAs photo release in order for the photo to be used publicly.

Parking is limited, please carpool if possible. Call the office if no parking is available: 734-668-2288.

The MRF is an industrial operating facility. Please be cautious while onsite and follow all signage and instructions to prevent injury.

Directions - Enter off Platt Road.

Take Ellsworth Rd to Platt Rd

Pass Swift Run Dog Park

Turn right at the gated entrance with a large stone sign - 4150 Platt Rd.

Proceed around the scale to the right.

Second Building on the right, Materials Recovery Facility 4150 Platt Rd.