Do you know there are options for Recycling Candy Wrappers in Ann Arbor? We’ve got details on how to keep your wrappers out of the landfill.
Halloween Candy is great, but most of the wrappers cannot go in your recycle or compost bin making them destined for the trash. In Ann Arbor, the Leslie Science & Nature Center and the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum are providing an option for recycling candy wrappers.
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Rubicon Trick or Trash
AAHOM and LSNC are participating in the Rubicon Trick or Trash program, Rubicon started the program in 2019 to limit waste during Halloween. Their recycling center sorts the candy wrappers. The plastic from wrappers is turned into doggy bags while plastic and aluminum wrappers are recycled with traditional processes.
Check out their video on the program.
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Recycle Candy Wrappers at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum will have a drop-box for candy wrappers in their lobby that can be accessed while the museum is open – 10a-5p on Tuesdays-Sundays. Collect your wrappers at home, and plan a visit to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum offers a fun interactive visit with plenty to explore for all ages.
In August 2021 they opened STEAM Park, a brand new exhibit designed with Toyota Engineers.
The Preschool Gallery is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to explore balls, water, and climbing. My teen was thrilled to take her cousin to this section to visit Engineers on a Roll which opened a few years after she aged out of the Preschool Gallery. Since the gallery is just for kids ages 4 and under, it is a great place for toddlers and preschoolers to escape the big kids.
Another favorite is Block Party, which was supposed to be a temporary display in 2011 and proved so popular that it is still around today. Over the years they have replaced the blocks a couple of times eventually moving to a stiffer foam.
At a Glance
Location
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 East Ann Street, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Season
Year Round –
Schedule
Sunday: 10a-5p
Tuesday: 10a-5p
Wednesday: 10a-5p
Thursday: 10a-5p
Friday: 10a-5p
Saturday: 10a-5p
Price
$16/ages 2+, Under 2 are free. Free for Museum Members. Discounted $3 rate for EBT Card holders
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Recycle Candy Wrappers at Leslie Science & Nature Center
Leslie Science & Nature Center offers several opportunities to drop-off your candy wrappers. You can drop off at the Main Office from 9a-2p on Mondays-Fridays. Or visit their Critter House Open Hours on Sundays in November from noon-3p to drop your wrappers in the bin.
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Leslie Science & Nature Center is an outdoor Ann Arbor treasure. Explore the Black Pond Woods trail in different season, visit the raptor enclosures any time, or check out their new nature playscape.
The Critter House is open during select days and events. Be sure to check our calendar for details.
Leslie Science & Nature Center hosts great events for all ages. Their marquis events include the annual Ann Arbor Earth Day Celebration, Monarch Migration Festival, and Animal Haunts. Throughout the year they also host additional events like hikes, campfires, and even a camping day.
Each summer they host Summer Camps plus they host camps on select days off from school.
At a Glance
Location
Leslie Science and Nature Center, Traver Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Season
Year Round –
Schedule
Dawn-Dusk
Price
Free
Post-Halloween Pumpkin Disposal & Candy Buy Backs/Donations
Of course, candy wrappers aren’t the only thing to get rid of after Halloween. Be sure to check out our list of Candy Buy-Backs and Pumpkin Disposal.
Collect Your Candy to Have Wrappers to Recycle
Of course before you have candy wrappers to recycle, you have to collect the candy. You can just buy it at the store, but trick or treating is so much more fun!
Ann Arbor Trick or Treat Times
Neighborhood Trick or Treating is on Halloween evening throughout Washtenaw County including Ann Arbor. However, different municipalities specify slightly different trick or treat times. Be sure to check out our list of trick or treat times.
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Ann Arbor Trick or Treat Events
There are also plenty of pre-Halloween trick or treat and trunk or treat events. Check out these lists of where to collect candy.
- Ann Arbor Trick or Treat Events
- Sunday, October 30 Downtown Ann Arbor Trick or Treat
- Sunday October 30 Ypsilanti Trunk or Treat at Riverside Park
- Sunday, October 30 Haunted Trick-or-Treat Tour at Stone Chalet
- Ann Arbor Trunk or Treats
