What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Couch / furniture
Extra fee$10
Tire
LimitedWhole tires are banned from landfills; the center takes them for recycling (see the county Tires page).
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedYard waste
LimitedYard waste is not taken as garbage; a separate yard-waste drop-off area exists.
Item price: call to confirm
Brush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
Call to confirmFees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $3.50 |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| Bagged garbage (30 gal) | $3.50 |
| Loose garbage | $18 per cubic yard |
| Non-compactable garbage / construction scraps / demolition | $34 per cubic yard + $3.76 fuel surcharge |
| Chair (basic) | $5 |
| Loveseat | $8 |
| Couch | $10 |
| Mattress/box spring, small | $6 each |
| Mattress/box spring, large | $10 each |
| Water heater, washer, dryer or stove | $10 each |
Not a complete list; the gatehouse attendant sets the final fee after seeing the load. A fuel surcharge ($3.76 per cubic yard in Nov 2026) applies to yard-based rates.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Call to confirm eligibility and load restrictions.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 8:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Sat | 8:00 am–3:00 pm |
Closed Sundays, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Local time: America/DetroitWhat’s not accepted
- Yard waste as garbage
- Hazardous materials
- Liquids
- Medical waste
Free options
Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.
More in Emmet County
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Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Emmet County Garbage / Waste Disposal ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026