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Granger Grand River Landfill
Granger Grand River Landfill, 8550 West Grand River Highway, Grand Ledge, 48837, Michigan
Granger Grand River Landfill sits off West Grand River Highway in the Grand Ledge area and handles household drop-offs alongside larger haulers. It’s a big burial-style landfill - think open working faces and heavy equipment moving dirt and compacted loads rather than recycling operations.
There’s a staffed entrance/scale booth where vehicles stop to be weighed; landfills this size typically charge tipping fees by weight, so expect to weigh in and out. Pull into the scale lane, then follow signage or traffic to the unloading area - trucks and pickups are mixed together so give yourself space. The site looks industrial: piles, compactors, and wide gravel or paved lanes with room for big trucks.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loose loads with tarps or straps before leaving home; wind off Grand River can scatter debris and makes unloading messier.
- Separate heavy items from light ones before driving in - weight-based tipping fees mean dense stuff like concrete or dirt will add up quickly.
- Avoid weekend mornings during spring cleanup if possible; lines and wait times are noticeably worse then.
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