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Solid Waste Facility
Livingston County Solid Waste
2300 E Grand River Rd #105, Howell, MI 48843
(517) 545-9609A county-run solid waste site in Howell where locals drop off everyday household rubbish, yard debris and recyclables. People from around Livingston County come here for routine cleanouts and weekend runs to the bins.
Drive up to a simple entrance with an attendant booth and a scale nearby - vehicles usually stop twice, once in and again on the way out. The layout is open and industrial: concrete pads, big roll-off containers and piles of yard material in a fenced area. Recycling containers tend to sit to the side of the main drop-off lanes, while trucks and trailers pull up to different bays depending on the load. Weekends, especially in spring and fall, can get busy and there may be a short wait to get to the right spot.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or straps to keep loose leaves and branches contained; it makes unloading quicker and keeps the lot cleaner.
- Separate bulky items from bagged household trash before pulling up so lanes don’t get blocked and unloading goes faster.
- Arrive early on a weekend to avoid the longest lines, and have the vehicle positioned so passengers can open doors or hand items out without climbing over things.
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