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Landfill
Elk Run Sanitary Landfill
Elk Run Sanitary Landfill, 20667 5 Mile Highway, Onaway, 49765, Michigan
Elk Run Sanitary Landfill is the local landfill out on 5 Mile Highway where Onaway-area trash gets buried. Neighbors, haulers and contractors bring loads here when curbside or transfer stations aren’t an option.
This is a full-scale sanitary landfill with large cells and dirt roads rather than a small drop-off center. There’s an entrance booth and a scale area; like most landfills, tipping fees are handled by weight so vehicles are weighed as part of the process. Commercial trucks use the site as well, so expect to see big rigs and mixed traffic alongside cars and pickups. After stopping at the booth you’ll be directed out to the active tipping area to unload and then drive back toward the scale.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure tarps and straps on loads - loose debris and wind are common and spill cleanup slows everything down.
- Sort obvious recyclables or bulky items at home so unloading is quicker; separating metal or large furniture before getting there saves time.
- Avoid weekend afternoons and peak spring-cleanup times when queues form and maneuvering around large trucks gets slower.
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