Van Buren County Convenience Center #1

Small county-run drop-off site near Spencer that locals use for everyday residential trash, recycling, and yard debris. Easy to find at 879 Drake and Shockley Rd and used mostly by people hauling small loads from home. It’s the kind of place where neighbors stop by between projects rather than paying for a full-haul service.

Pull into a simple gravel or paved lot with several roll-off style bins and a central drive aisle for backing up to containers. There’s often a small booth or entrance point at the driveway even if it isn’t staffed, and the recycling and yard waste containers will typically sit off to one side. Loads are usually dropped off directly into the appropriate dumpsters or piles; bring something to lift or slide things out of a truck bed. Weekends and spring cleanup days can get busy, so expect a short wait if several vehicles are there at once.