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Where to dump yard waste in Michigan

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These facilities list this item as accepted, accepted with a fee, or limited. Item fees may be added to normal load charges.

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026 · Official sources ↓

Many compost yards take leaves and grass free or cheap. Plastic bags are often not allowed, so use paper bags or loose loads.

Within each county, free and lower listed item prices come first. Check resident eligibility before choosing a free option.

City of Chelsea Solid Waste Transfer Station ↗
Normal load fee applies
Open to the public · Chelsea
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Midland City Landfill ↗
$5 per cubic yard
Residents only · Midland
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Emmet County Pleasantview Road Drop-off Center (Transfer Station) ↗
Item price: call to confirm
Access: call to confirm · Harbor Springs
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Yard waste is not taken as garbage; a separate yard-waste drop-off area exists.

Garfield Township Transfer Station ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Lake
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Surrey Township Transfer Facility ↗
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Residents only · Farwell
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Geneva/South Haven Joint Transfer Station ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · South Haven
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Rogers City Transfer Station ↗
Normal load fee applies
Access: call to confirm · Rogers City
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Trenton Transfer Station / Recycling Center ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Trenton
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Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.