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Richmond Transfer Station in Grand Rapids is a local transfer station where household and small commercial loads get compacted and shipped out to a landfill. Neighbors drop off bags, boxes, and bulk items here instead of driving farther to a landfill, so it’s used by nearby residents and small haulers.
Pull up to a gated entrance with a small booth and scale nearby; vehicles usually stop first at the booth then move forward to the unloading area. The site is industrial-looking - concrete bays, compactors, and large roll-off containers are common sights. Residential vehicles often unload into open tipping pits or behind concrete walls, then drive back over the scale to be weighed for billing. Expect weekend traffic to be heavier, especially during yard-cleanup season.
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Before You Go
- Have materials sorted ahead of time so unloading at the tipping bay goes quickly: keep loose trash, bulky items, and recyclables separated.
- Remember Michigan has a bottle/can deposit law, so return eligible containers at a redemption center rather than bringing them with general trash.
- Bring straps or a tarp for loose loads; securing items in the truck bed makes unloading safer and prevents debris on the drive in and out.
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