Michigan
Transfer station
Houghton County transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Houghton County Materials Management Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Public county materials management station.
Hours
- Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sunday closed
- Single-stream recycling is only on Wednesdays.
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 |
|---|---|
| Minimum scale fee | $10 |
| Prepaid bags | Blue $20; silver $15 |
| Bagged garbage | Up to 30 gal. $2; up to 40 gal. $3; over 40 gal. $4 |
| Car and truck loads | $20; vehicle with trailer $30 |
| C&D surcharge | Vehicle $5; single-axle trailer $10; dual-axle or small dump/box truck $15; dump truck $20 |
| Chair / loveseat / couch | $5 / $8 / $10 |
| Mattress or box spring | Small $6 each; large $10 |
| Water heater, washer, dryer, stove | $10 each |
Hazardous waste
Not a general household hazardous waste drop-off. Consult the county program for those materials.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day (Saturday and Monday), Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Cash, check or card. All trucks with building materials are weighed. Punch cards have been discontinued.
- Used oil collection and metal recycling are available whenever the facility is open.
- Not accepted: tires, batteries, paints and chemicals, yard waste, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, asbestos items and blown insulation.
- Whole-building demolition needs prior approval and asbestos clearance, is accepted Tuesday to Thursday only before 3:30 p.m., and not at all in May.
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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.