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 →Granger Disposal Center at 2355 Michigan Ave in Alma is the local disposal site people from town and nearby rural routes use to drop off household trash and other loads. It’s the sort of place neighbors go when their basement or garage cleanout fills the pickup or trailer. Expect a working, no-frills yard rather than anything pretty.
Drive up the lane and there’s a small entrance booth you’ll stop by before heading into the piles and bins. A scale is usually crossed on the way in or out, so be ready to slow down and wait for the attendant there. Traffic tends to form on weekends and during spring cleanup, with pickup trucks and trailers jockeying for room; pull in carefully and follow the lane markings. Recycling containers are often set off to one side of the main disposal area, and the site overall looks like a compact industrial yard with stacks, bins, and heavy equipment visible.
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