Michigan
Transfer station
Elk Rapids Village transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Village of Elk Rapids trash compactor.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-07
Who can use it
Village tax-paying residents with a current compactor pass; other users must use compactor bags purchased at Village Market in Elk Rapids.
Hours
- Wednesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- The separate recycling bins are open 24/7. This does not mean the trash compactor is open 24/7.
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: Village pass issued annually to village taxpayers; $40 lost-pass fee in 2026-2027 memo. Non-village users buy official compactor bags instead.
Where to buy: Village offices for pass replacement; Village Market in Elk Rapids for non-village bags.
Notes: Show current pass to the operator. Household refuse only, six bags per operating day with pass.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household refuse with a village pass | Up to six bags per operating day; no separate per-bag amount stated |
| Non-village compactor bags | Buy at Village Market; price not published |
| Lost 2026-2027 pass replacement | $40 in the current pass memo; older general services page says $75 |
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 2026-11-07 from official sources .
Other notes
- The 2026-2027 GREEN pass expires August 1, 2027 including a one-month grace period. The memo refers to the 2025 summer tax bill even though it labels the pass 2026-2027; this appears to be retained text, not a reason to use last season's red pass.
- Address conflict: the dedicated Recycling Center page says services are combined at 8228 Herrman Road; the general Report a Concern directory still says 8266 Herrman Road. This listing follows the dedicated page. Confirm with the village if entrance signage differs.
- Only household refuse is covered by the pass. All garbage must be bagged, and the operator must see the pass. Do not leave trash when the compactor is closed.
- The general Village Services page still lists a $75 lost-pass charge; the newer 2026-2027 memo says $40. Confirm before payment.
- The dedicated recycling page describes yard-waste service and an account/code-based food-scrap bin, while the general services page prohibits brush drop-off at 8228 Herman Road. Do not treat general yard waste or brush as unrestricted compactor waste. Food-scrap membership is a separate service, not included in the trash pass.
- The county recycling network is already listed separately on TownDumps. This page covers the distinct village trash compactor, not a second new county recycling facility.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-07. If something conflicts, trust the town.