Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Small, no-frills disposal site out on Volunteer Parkway that locals use for regular household cleanouts and yard debris. Mostly serves people from Clinton and surrounding parts of Van Buren County. Expect a working, outdoor lot rather than anything slick or tourist-friendly.
Pull in off Volunteer Pkwy and head toward the booth area where vehicles queue up; plan on lining up if it's a weekend or a busy spring cleanup day. The site is an open yard with large roll-off style containers and piles for different kinds of loads, so drivers back up and toss or unload by hand. Surfaces are gravel and compacted dirt, not paved lanes, and there’s room to maneuver a pickup or small trailer but tight if bringing a big trailer. Weekends get the longest waits, and traffic usually flows in a single lane with attendants directing vehicles when it’s busy.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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