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Small local transfer station-style spot that handles the town's household refuse and typical curbside drop-offs. Mostly used by Canadian Lakes residents and nearby Stanwood folks hauling out larger loads. Visitors will recognize it as the practical place to unload rather than a commercial recycling center.
A simple entrance with a little booth and a drive-up area where vehicles line up to drop materials. There’s a scale and traffic flow for entering and exiting, so expect to move slowly if someone ahead is unloading a big truck. Dumping areas and roll-off containers are visible from the drive lane, with recyclables usually grouped off to one side. The site looks functional rather than polished-gravel or paved drives, piles or bins, and the usual smells and sounds of a working disposal yard.
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Before You Go
- Bring tarps and straps for loose loads-wind and passing traffic can scatter garbage or yard waste on the drive in.
- Plan visits outside peak weekend cleanup times if possible; lines get noticeably longer during spring and after holidays.
- Sort what can be recycled or redeemed in Michigan (bottles and cans) beforehand to save time at the drop-off area and reduce handling at the booth.
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