Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Republic Service of Holland is the local disposal site on 60th Street that most residents use when they need to drop off household trash or construction debris. Locals, landscapers, and haulers all show up here-it's a working facility with big piles, trucks, and the kind of no-frills setup people expect in town.
Drive up the long driveway from 60th Street and you'll see an entrance booth where vehicles pause before proceeding. There is a weigh scale and a drive-by pattern for trucks and trailers; expect to stop twice if the scale is in use. The yard is industrial: concrete bays, large roll-off containers, and heaps of material with big trucks moving about. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanups, so plan for a short wait if it's busy.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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