Waste Facility

Modern Waste Systems

425 W Carleton Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242

(517) 797-6080

A small county-scale disposal site serving Hillsdale and nearby rural folks. Neighbors bring household trash, yard cleanups and the odd bulky item here; it’s the local stop for dropping off what won’t fit in weekly pickup.

Drive up the lane to a manned entrance booth and be ready to pull onto a scale - many loads are weighed and charged by weight, so there’s a stop at entry and usually another on the way out. The yard looks like a working dump: piles, roll-offs and a few separate bins clustered to the right of the main drive. Weekends, especially in spring and fall, get backed up with pickups and trailers; quieter weekday mid-mornings are easier if timing matters. There’s gravel and concrete driving areas, so secure loose items and expect some dust or mud depending on weather.

Facility Information

Type Waste Facility
City Hillsdale
State Michigan

Before You Go

  • Cover and tie down loose materials in trucks or trailers to prevent blow-off while driving through the site.
  • Sort big items before pulling up so unloading goes faster - separate metal, lumber and bulky trash where visible containers are.
  • Plan for weekend lines during spring cleanup and be prepared to wait; arrive midweek if avoiding a crowd is important.