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North Country Disposal & Septic on Eagle Mills Road is the local disposal site most folks in Negaunee use for household cleanups, contractor loads and septic runs. It’s a working gravel yard with trucks coming and going rather than a tidy, paved facility. Expect the place to feel practical and a bit rough around the edges - exactly what neighbors are used to.
Pull up to the entrance where there’s an attendant booth and a platform scale; many sites use the scale to check loads, so be prepared to stop twice. After the booth, wide lanes lead past piles and roll-off areas with heavy equipment moving around, so watch for dust, ruts and backing trucks. The surface is gravel and can get muddy or bumpy after rain, and trailers need a little extra care when turning. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so it can take a while when the place is busy.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads-loose branches or trash tend to blow out of open piles and make the trip more trouble than it’s worth.
- Bring gloves and a shovel or rake; separating and nudging material out of the truck goes faster with basic tools.
- Avoid peak times if possible-weekends and spring cleanup are the busiest stretches, so plan for a wait if dropping off then.
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