The Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) is a Non Profit Public Recycling Program that was formed in 1991 with a State Grant to help Protect Michigans Future by local residents. This Grant helped finance the construction of the 4200 square foot facility located at 8025 Werkner Road in Chelsea Michigan.
The WWRA is subsidized by a group of eight local communities that work cooperatively to implement residential recycling programs in the Townships of Dexter, Sylvan, Lyndon, Bridgewater, Manchester and Lima, and the village of Manchester as well as the city of Chelsea. The townships are served by convenient drop-off centers while the City of Chelsea and the Village of Manchester have weekly Curbside Recycling pick up.
WWRA has expanded over the years to a 10,000 square foot facility that allows them to sort and process News Paper, Office Paper, Cardboard, Magazines, 1 thru 7 plastics, Small metals, Aluminum, Clear, Brown and Green Glass Bottles and Jars.
WWRA continually evaluates opportunities to capture as much material as possible to recycle that would normally be thrown into the trash. We have implemented a Recycling Container Program to support local events such as Chelsea Fair, Chelsea Summer Fest, Chelsea October Fest, Dexter Days, Dexter Cancer Walk, Manchester Fireworks, Manchester Fair, Manchester Chicken Broil, Manchester Riverfolk Festival, Hudson Mills Fireworks, Saline 4-H. We are also supporting the Chelsea School systems recycling program with containers in the schools and Foot Ball games. Free of charge WWRA will deliver and pick up 55 Gallon containers to these events. A fact note: WWRA collected an estimated 22,000 plastic bottles from these events this past summer, normally they would have been thrown in the landfill.
Its projected that WWRA will process 8,000,000 lbs of material in 2008.
We accept Car and Truck Batteries, for recycling at no charge.
We also accept used Motor Oils, Hydraulic Fluid, Transmission Fluid, Gear Lube and cooking oils. These oils are recycled and burned in our Clean Burn Furnace to heat the facility saving energy usage. No charge to drop off at our 24/7 Oil Drop Off located at the entrance of the Werkner Road facility.
We do not accept Anti Freeze, Paints, Toxic Fluids and materials, Styrofoam, Plastic Bags, TVs or Household Batteries. Visit the Washtenaw County Home Toxic Center Guide and information to properly dispose of the above mentioned material. http://recycle.ewashtenaw.org or call (734) 222-3950
WWRA Mission Statement:
Our goal and purpose at WWRA is to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle as much material as possible to preserve a Clean, Green environment for our future generations.The more we recycle less energy will be consumed to help preserve our natural resources.
Future Facility Expansion:
WWRAs growth over the years has met its maximum material capacity in its current facility. The WWRA board is currently reviewing plans to expand its current facility and replace its aging equipment to support existing conditions and in preporation for future recycling demands. "Pending financial support" WWRA is a Non Profit authority supported by tax subsidies and material sales. Received monies from material sales is placed back into the authority to help off set operating cost. Thanks to the efforts of the WWRA board and management team they can proudly say that all of its assets worth an estimated 3 million dollar replacement value is paid for with no outstanding debts.
Expanding the Area Coverage
WWRA currently supports eight Townships, Villages and the City of Chelsea covering a 15 mile radius from its Chelsea facility. WWRA has a mission to explore the opportunity to recycle more and expand into neighboring areas and support them with recycling programs.
The WWRA can be reached at:
Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority
8025 Werkner Road
Chelsea, MI 48118
Manager: Phil Bolyard Phone:
734-475-6160
Fax: 734-475-7341 email: pbolyard@sbcglobal.net
