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Tri-City RDF on North Ruth Rd. is the local disposal site people from Carsonville bring household and small commercial loads to. Neighbors dropping off trash, trailers and pickup loads use it; it’s the kind of place that gets busier on weekends and during spring cleanups.
The yard looks like a working transfer/disposal site with a small entrance booth and a drive-up approach to drop-off areas. Trucks and trailers pull up to a scale and then move on to the tipping face or designated bays; expect to slow down and queue if there’s a line. Recycling and bottle returns in Michigan change what locals sort before coming, so many vehicles arrive with separated loads. The site is practical rather than pretty - gravel or paved pads, loaders and compactors in the background, and marked routes for in and out traffic.
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Before You Go
- Bring photo ID or proof of residency in case it’s requested - many local facilities ask for it.
- Tie down loose loads and tarp loads that might blow; straps and bungee cords make unloading easier.
- Avoid mid-morning on weekend days during spring and fall - lines form and the wait can double compared with a weekday visit.
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