Houghton County Solid Waste Transfer Station
Houghton County
Solid Waste Transfer Station
17808
Erickson Drive
Atlantic Mine, MI 49905
906-482-8872 [Phone]
906-482-8872 [FAX]
Hours
Monday - Friday:
8:00am to 4:00pm
Saturday:
8:00am to
2:00pm
Sunday:
Closed
The Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed for the following holidays:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day (Saturday & Monday), Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Staff & Contacts
Curtis Judson
Solid Waste Transfer Manager
Celia
DeMarois
Office Assistant
Jason
Carne
Bill Schwandt
Benjamin Brotherton
Kurt Beck
Storm Edick
Houghton County Solid Waste Committee
SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE & MINUTES
The Meetings of the Solid Waste Committee for the County of Houghton will be held in the Conference Room on the fifth floor of the Houghton County Courthouse. All meetings will be at 10:30 a.m.
In the event of changes of dates for meetings, or any Special Meeting, the change or other meeting date will be posted, and if necessary advertised.
Building Demolition
Entire Building Demolition Job Rules
EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2020
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Asbestos Abatement Clearance letters and Survey must be given to Transfer Station manager 2-3 days prior to demo for landfill approval
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All customers must call ahead for schedule availability to dump once approved
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Building demolition debris is only accepted Tuesday through Thursday -- loads will not be accepted after 3:30 p.m.
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Only ONE demo accepted at a time with prior approval
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Availability to dump depends on capacity at the transfer station
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No building demo jobs accepted the entire month of May
Failure to follow these rules will result in
losing the privilege to bring building demolition to the
Houghton County Transfer Station.
Any load turned
away has the option to bring their demolition to K&W
Landfill in Greenland.
Rates
Method of payment: Cash, check, or card
All trucks containing building materials will be weighed.
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Minimum scale fee: $7.00
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Rate per ton: $102.00
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Small bag (15 gallons): $1.50
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Medium bag (30 gallons): $2.00
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Over 30 gallons under 50 gallons (bag/small can): $2.50
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50 gallons (bag/large can): $3.50
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Chair: $5.00
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Loveseat: $8.00
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Couch: $10.00
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Small mattress/box spring (each): $6.00
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Large mattress/box spring: $10.00
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Water heater, washer, dryer, stove (each): $10.00
Also available for your convenience:
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Small prepaid bag: 10 for $14.50*
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Medium prepaid bag: 10 for $19.50*
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20-dollar punch cards
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Used oil collection center**
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Metal recycling**
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Cardboard recycling**
* Fast/Easy -- No
need to pre-pay attendant before dumping, price includes
cost of bag and garbage disposal.
** Metal,
cardboard recycling and oil collection center open year-round. Fees may apply.
Items not accepted include:
Tires, batteries, paints/chemicals, yard waste, refrigerators/freezers.
Recycling