FAQs

What are the hours of operations?

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM. - 4:00 PM.
     Residential Drop Off Hours 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Saturday, 7:00 AM. - 10:00 AM.
     Residential Drop Off Hours 7:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
We are closed on major holidays, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

Where are we located?

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What do we take in our Landfills?

Normal Household Garbage, Non-Hazardous Commercial Waste, Farm or Agricultural Waste, Municipal Solid Waste, Construction Debris, Concrete & Asphalt, Yard Waste, Tree Branches, Non-putresible Dry Waste, Clean Fill - Soil, Dead Animals, Non-Hazardous Industrial Waste, Waste Water Treatment Plant Sludge, Industrial Sludges, Industrial Powders, Contaminated Soil, Treated Lumber.

Do you have something that isn’t listed here? Did you know that many items are recyclable? Check out www.earth911.com, you can enter what items you may have and your zip code and find out alternatives for your special waste including drop off sites and recyclers.

Did you know that many curbside garbage companies offer free or reduced cost dumping at their landfills for the residents of the communities they service? Contact your city or township offices to find out if you can receive free landfill services.

What about Special Waste?

No E-Waste, White Goods, or Batteries. Mobile homes $724.50, Boats and Campers $75.00 each, Pull off $20.00, Freon Appliances $50.00, Tires are accepted off the rim at $10.00 each.

What are our prices?

We charge $45.00/ton with a minimum charge of $70.00 for the first 2,000 lbs. All loads are weighed in and out. Customers using a charge account must use the landfill to dump, residential convenience center is used for residents only. Any customers using dump trailers will not be permitted to use the Residential Convenience Center.

Residents of Montrose Township may dispose of up to 1,000 lbs of regular household trash, freon free appliances, compost or small home demolition projects free of charge. This requires a numbered landfill pass available at the Township office. The resident must be the one to bring in the waste and may be required to show identification. A pass obtained at the township is the only form of residency accepted

City of Montrose residents may obtain a pass from the city offices to dump for free. We will not accept Hazardous Waste, Liquids of any kind, yard waste mixed with refuse, carbonated beverage containers, whole tires, dead animals, stone rock or dirt, steel or iron, large amounts of construction materials, or any other material banned from Michigan landfills.

Please contact the main landfill office for more details at 810-639-3077.

Does my load have to be covered/tarped?

YES, ALL loads must be covered/tarped and/or secured in such a manner that no waste or debris can fly out, fall out or become airborne in anyway. Uncovered/unsecured loads will be charged double, no exceptions.

Can I come out to the landfill and salvage or pick through the trash?

No, salvaging or “picking” is not allowed at the landfill.

Can I bring my old paint, chemicals and/or cleaning supplies to the landfill?

No, these items must go to a chemical waste disposal facility.

Please use the www.earth911.com site to find drop off locations.

What if I need to get rid of asbestos/chemically contaminated soil and/or other contaminated material?

With proper documentation, we can accept some of these types of items. Please call the landfill and we will provide you information and instruction for disposing of “special waste.”