Transfer Station

Coldwater Transfer Station

213 W Garfield Ave, Coldwater, MI 49036

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A small-town transfer station where local residents drop off household trash to be compacted and hauled out to a landfill. Mostly used by people who don't want to drive to a distant landfill and by contractors with smaller loads. The site sits on W Garfield Ave and serves Coldwater and nearby rural areas.

Pull up to an entrance booth or gate area and be prepared to stop; there’s usually a place to weigh in and out at facilities like this. The lay of the land is simple: a drive-in area, a compacting bay or pit, and some recycling containers set off to one side. Expect to walk a short distance to toss items into large open containers or into the compactor area, so secure loose trash before arriving. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be busier, so lines can form at the entrance.

Facility Information

Type Transfer Station
City Coldwater
State Michigan
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Before You Go

  • Have loads covered and tied down so nothing blows out while driving into the site and so tipping goes quickly.
  • Sort recyclables and bottles/cans from regular trash beforehand; Michigan’s deposit-return system means bottles and cans are often handled differently.
  • Bring gloves and closed-toe shoes-this place has big containers and messy edges, and handling items by hand is sometimes necessary.

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