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Tawas Transfer Station on Aulerich Road is the small transfer station most East Tawas residents and local haulers use to drop household junk and recyclables for hauling out of town. Loads get compacted there and then trucked to a landfill elsewhere, so it’s a handy stop if driving all the way to a distant landfill isn’t appealing.
Pull up to 685 Aulerich Rd. and there’s a small entrance booth - stop there before driving into the yard. The site looks like a working yard with big trucks, a tipping area and compactors; expect a bit of noise and diesel smell. Many transfer stations have a scale, so it’s common to stop again on the way out if weight is being recorded. Weekends and spring clean-up bring lines, so plan around busier times if possible.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and cover loads; loose debris can scatter during transport and makes unloading slower.
- Have photo ID or a town/county sticker ready-some facilities ask for proof of residency before accepting residential loads.
- Skip weekend afternoons when possible; aim for a weekday morning or midweek visit to avoid the longest lines.
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