Posted by Eric Tindall on Jul 20, 2017
At RCAAN Luncheon on July 20, 2017 Christine Chessler from Recycle Ann Arbor, told us about the recycle program in Ann Arbor. 
 
Christine told us that Recycle Ann Arbor run's the:
  • Reuse Center: Recycle Ann Arbor’s ReUse Center offers more than 20,000 square feet of store space, selling a huge variety of household and building materials at affordable prices. The ReUse Center also offers Urbanwood for sale.
  • Drop off Center: Serving residents and businesses located in Washtenaw County and beyond, the Drop-Off Station has an extensive range of services. Operated by Recycle Ann Arbor, a 501(c)3 non-profit, the Drop-Off Station receives no funding from local government and relies on fees paid by site users to maintain the services provided.
  • Recovery Yard (Formerly Calvert's): Recycle Ann Arbor's Recovery Yard is Michigan's only non-profit construction and demolition recycler, providing prompt and reliable service to southeast Michigan. The professional and experienced staff will work with you to meet any C&D recycling needs, whether the project is large or small. Whether you are clearing out a basement, remodeling, moving, or your project involves demolition, concrete work, or new home construction, they will make sure your debris is handled in an environmentally-responsible manner. Our goal is to recycle the maximum amount of material from each construction site.
  • Curbside Recycling: Recycle Ann Arbor is contracted by the City of Ann Arbor to collect recyclables weekly at the curb from City of Ann Arbor residents, in a single-stream collection system. Single-stream recycling allows all recyclables to be placed into one recycling bin without separating papers from containers. Single-stream recycling is easy and convenient, which encourages residents to recycle the most materials possible.

Click link to see a portion of Christine's presentation: Recycle Ann Arbor Video

 

Christine Chessler-Recycle Ann Arbor
 
 
Also at our Luncheon Scott Nelson finished up his awards by giving Gail Scott a Hero of the Year Award for her service of taking on the treasurer position this year after no other member stepped up to fill the position. Also she had a meeting at the beginning of the year to guide him through the year, so the year would be great, like it was.