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Waste Facility
Peninsula Twp Refuse Station
2725 Devils Dive Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 223-4446Small-town refuse drop for folks around Peninsula Township and the greater Traverse City area. Used mostly by residents hauling household cleanouts, yard debris, and the occasional construction load. Approachable and practical - not a flashy place, just where people bring their trash and recycling needs.
The site looks like a typical local transfer station: drive-up lanes, skip bins, and piles for different materials. Pull into the entrance and follow the traffic flow toward the drop-off points; larger vehicles will need space to maneuver. Expect to sort a bit as you go - recyclables and bulk items usually go to different spots. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be noticeably busier, so lines can form.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Set bottles and cans aside for Michigan’s deposit return system - it’s often worth taking those to a bottle drop instead of leaving them with other recyclables.
- Bring gloves and something to secure loose loads in pickup beds; loose debris can blow out while driving and makes unloading harder.
- Aim for early weekday mornings if possible; that usually means less waiting than weekend afternoons.
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