Michigan
Transfer station
Drummond Island (Drummond Township) transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Drummond Island Garbologist drop-off site (transfer station).
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Privately operated drop-off site described by the township as the only legal place on the island to drop household garbage. The township itself does not provide garbage service.
Hours
- Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday closed
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit fee stated on the linked page; confirm access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the facility for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Garbage bag (bought on site only) | $5 each or 11 for $50 |
| Township blue recycling trailer | No fee stated |
Hazardous waste
Not a general household hazardous waste drop-off. Consult the county program for those materials.
Holiday closures
Holiday closures not published on the linked facility page. Confirm before a holiday visit.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- The site is next door to the Country Store and across from Chuck's Place. Bags must be bought at the drop-off site during open hours.
- Island gas stations no longer accept GFL bag drop-offs.
- Recycling: the township's blue recycling trailer, between the Emergency Services Building and the Ice Rink near Townline Road and Pine Street, is open any time. It is emptied Monday and Thursday mornings in summer and Wednesdays in winter.
- The township holds an annual Spring Clean Up (Dump Days) each June for larger items.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.