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Wolverine Transfers is a transfer station in Hamtramck that locals use when a trip to a distant landfill isn't worth it. Neighbors drop off household bulk and bagged trash here, and commercial haulers swing through as well. The site handles loads that get compacted and then hauled out to a landfill elsewhere.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be ready to stop for directions; there's usually a single lane in and out. A scale is typically crossed on the way in or out, so loads are often weighed and charged by weight. The yard has piles and compactors visible from the drop-off area, with recycling bins often set off to the side past the booth. Expect the site to look industrial - trucks, compactors, and a concrete apron rather than anything landscaped.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or secure load straps - windy days can scatter loose items during the short drive through the yard.
- Go midweek or early in the morning if possible; weekends and spring cleanup times tend to back up with long lines.
- Have items separated before pulling up (metal, cardboard, bulk) so unloading is quicker and other drivers aren’t waiting behind.
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