Michigan
Transfer station
Sands Township transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Sands Township Recycle and Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Sands Township residents only, except electronics recycling, which is open to all Marquette County residents. The station is for items too large for the township garbage truck.
Hours
- Wednesday 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
- Electronics recycling: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month
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 |
|---|---|
| 1 or 2 small items, car trunk | $5 |
| 3 or more smaller items in a car, truck or trailer | $10 |
| Small pickup, SUV, van or small trailer | $15 |
| Medium trailer, regular size pickup | $20 |
| Large trailer, long box pickup | $25 |
| Box trailers or dump trailers | $25 and up |
| Metal or recycling | No charge |
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
- Fees are based on volume and estimated weight. Furniture with metal inside, wood or building materials, and heavy items such as shingles or drywall may cost more.
- Shingles are accepted. Not accepted: cement or concrete, brush, tires, household garbage, household hazardous items, and refrigerant appliances unless tagged with refrigerant removed.
- Loads in lift trucks or dump trucks or trailers must be unloaded by hand.
- When the station is closed, the township points residents to North Country Disposal off County Road 492 and Waste Management on Baraga Avenue in Marquette, which charge their own fees.
- Township office hours: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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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.