Recycling center in Chelsea, MI

Solid Waste Transfer Station

8027 Werkner Rd Chelsea MI 48118 USA

4.5 (25 reviews)
Transfer StationWaste DisposalBrush Disposal
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About this center

Solid Waste Transfer Station in Chelsea, Michigan is a waste management facility serving the Chelsea community and surrounding Washtenaw County area. Located at 8027 Werkner Road, this municipal facility operates as a collection point for various waste materials and provides essential waste diversion services for local residents and businesses. While the facility is no longer an active landfill, it continues to serve as a vital transfer station, transporting collected waste to active landfills in compliance with Michigan Department of Environmental Quality regulations. The transfer station is open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, providing convenient access for working families and weekend visitors. The facility offers waste disposal services including brush, leaves, grass trimmings, bulk pickup and drop-off, and trash collection services. In addition to waste disposal, the transfer station provides access to valuable resources including wood chips, compost, and topsoil for community use. The City of Chelsea continues to monitor the landfill site as required by environmental regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance and environmental protection. The facility maintains strict guidelines for acceptable materials and disposal procedures, helping residents understand proper waste management practices. With knowledgeable municipal staff and well-organized operations, the Solid Waste Transfer Station makes waste disposal accessible and efficient for all Chelsea residents.

Frequently asked questions

Is Solid Waste Transfer Station open on Saturday?

Yes. Solid Waste Transfer Station is open 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Saturdays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Solid Waste Transfer Station open on Sunday?

Solid Waste Transfer Station lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Pricing information

Municipal rates for waste disposal services. Wood chips, compost, and topsoil available for community use. Special event fees may apply.

Special offers

Free access to wood chips, compost, and topsoil for residents. Bulk pickup services available. Community waste management education programs.

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Jennifer Brant

in the last week

Review

Not happy that the website says they are open until 4:30 but when I got there the sign said you had to be there 10 minutes early. Not nice after I drove all the way there and it would have taken me 60 seconds to unload.

Samantha Wesolowski

8 months ago

Review

Doing a whole house demo and remodel and found this gem of a place. Took everything in our truck bed from toilets to drywall and unloaded for us. Didn’t cost an arm or a leg. We will definitely be coming back.

The Mandwella Effect

a year ago

Review

For being a place where people bring their trash it’s actually nice and well maintained. It doesn’t smell bad the employees are super friendly and everything has signage placed so it’s easy to navigate the property. They have a lot of old school signs decals and really cool decorations hanging up all over the walls in the main building where you toss the household items at. Just a heads up you will need to bring cash with you. They do not accept debit or credit as forms of payment here. If you call in advance and they do not answer don’t fret. Feel free to leave a voicemail and they will call you back shortly. They will happily answer any and all questions you may have. I do recall some of the prices on trash bags themselves which was extremely reasonable. If they are the 13 gallon sized trash bags they cost $1.50 each to dispose of. If they are the big black 30 gallon sized bags they cost $3.00 each to dispose of. My family and I came here the other day and brought a trailer filled with all kinds of trash and it was only $45 altogether. We had an old pool filter plastic fencing a Coleman cooler a steam cleaner a couple broken laundry baskets a tote filled with ceramic dishes and tons of trash bags. They accepted it all! My kids and fiancé made sure to unload everything in the proper places and we were in and out within 10 minutes. This is way cheaper and more convenient than paying a monthly fee to a waste management company that stops by once a week and limits what you can and cannot throw away.

Location & directions

Solid Waste Transfer Station

8027 Werkner Rd Chelsea MI 48118 USA

Chelsea, MI

42.356525°N, 84.023909°W

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