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Welcome to the WWRA!

Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) is a partnership of five municipalities working together to find alternative ways to handle waste and promote recycling. WWRA operates independently of the City of Chelsea and is funded by two assessments that appear on the Winter Tax bill. One assessment is for paying the bond used to buy new equipment and the other is an operational assessment.

What can I recycle (and NOT recycle)?

WWRA offers weekly curbside recycling to Chelsea residents and provides convenient drop-off bins throughout our entire service area. REMINDER: We cannot recycle plastic bags. Thank you for your cooperation!

Click here to view our complete list of what can be recycled at the WWRA.

Click here to view options for items we DO NOT accept.

Here's a downloadable flier!

Check out our Video page!

Stay on top of the latest tips and info brought to you by the WWRA, starring Reggie the Recycling Raccoon!

Here's our Video page!

NOTICE: Motor Oil Recycling Available

The WWRA is now taking used motor oil. Accepted oils include engine, transmission, gear, hydraulic, bar, and chain. The WWRA does not accept cooking oil of any kind (unused or used), fuel oil, paint, engine coolant, oil with gas in it, oil mixed with water, and oil with any other contaminants.

Locations

WWRA shares a location with the City of Chelsea Solid Waste Department at 8025 Werkner Road.

Please note that the WWRA is a separate entity from the "transfer station/dump" and we have separate hours, access, etc.

See our Location page for maps and recycling bin site locations.

Contact Us

Phone: 

(734)-475-6160

Email:

Marc Williams, wwrafacilitymanager@gmail.com

Karissa Schwarz, wwraeduoutreach@gmail.com

Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Meeting Information

Upcoming Meetings:

January 8, 2025 7:00 PM

For details and schedule, see our Meeting Information page

News & Updates

Super Bowl Recycling 2025

February 9, 2025

It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Whether you’re rooting for the Chiefs or the Eagles (or you’re just sad the Lions aren’t…

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Facility Alert 2/6/25

February 6, 2025

WWRA Facility Alert: The WWRA’s Werkner Road facility will be without power today, February 6th for maintenance. This will not…

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What is a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)?

February 1, 2025

You may hear us referring to the WWRA as an MRF, or a Materials Recovery Facility, but what is an…

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Employment

Applications are taken on an ongoing basis. For more information, contact the Facility Manager, Marc Williams, at wwrafacilitymanager@gmail.com or by phone (734) 475-6160.

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