Trash Talk Tour: Recycle Ann Arbor

Name: Trash Talk Tour: Recycle Ann Arbor
Start: 2024-09-29T08:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-29T12:30:00-04:00
Location: Recycle Ann Arbor (RAA)

Schedule

Sun Sep 29 2024 at 08:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Recycle Ann Arbor (RAA) | Ann Arbor, MI

Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it leaves the curb? Here’s your chance to find out!
About this Event

**For tickets, please visit: luma ticket site.

Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it leaves the curb? Here’s your chance to find out and get an up-close and personal look at how recycling sorting works at Recycle Ann Arbor’s Zero Waste Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)!

TOUR GUIDELINES:

Tickets and Registration:

· Every family member needs their own ticket.
· No children under 12, all children 12-17 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.
· Attendees must register and check in on-site at their assigned time, or they will not be able to take the tour.

Event Times (choose one):

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Attendees Must Wear:

· Sturdy, closed-toe shoes (with thick soles) or boots that cover all parts of your feet (no sandals, flip flops, crocs, etc.)
· Long pants that go to the ankle (no shorts/capris or dresses)

General Safety guidelines:
Our plant is a functioning industrial facility. Always follow the following guidelines when onsite:
· An RAA representative will escort you around the site at all times.
· Always maintain close proximity to each other while touring the site.
· RAA will supply a high-visibility vest as the primary personal protective equipment (PPE) for you to wear during your visit. If you have your own OSHA approved PPE, please feel free to bring it along.

Please note: the MRF is a functioning industrial facility. To ensure everyone’s safety, the facility will not be operational during the Trash Talk Tour.

Parking Information:

Enter the gate from Platt Rd (the Ellsworth Rd gate will not be open) and check in with volunteers, parking will be at the MRF facility parking lot (space is limited, please try to carpool) – parking aids will be on-site directing you where to go.