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Small, working disposal site used by folks around Marquette for household cleanouts and yard debris. It sits right on M-553 and draws a steady stream of local trucks, trailers and pickup loads. Neighborhoods and cottage owners tend to stop here rather than hauling all the way into town.
Drive up the lane and there’s a small entrance booth where traffic is directed; large trucks usually go around to the back. A scale sits in view and, as with most disposal sites, weight affects what gets charged so expect to stop there both coming and going. The site is open-air with piles, roll-offs and a few fenced-off areas; sights and sounds are very much dump-like - machines, gravel, and people sorting loads. Recycling bins are off to the right a little past the booth, and weekend lines, especially during spring cleanup, can back up onto the road.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials before getting to the gate so unloading goes faster - separate metal, wood and mixed household trash as much as possible.
- Avoid weekend mornings if possible; later weekday afternoons tend to be quieter for dropping off a trailer.
- Bring gloves and sturdy shoes - the ground is often gravel and uneven, and loads sometimes need a bit of hands-on sorting.
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