NOTICES:
ANNUAL COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF DATES ARE IN:
- Location is Marquette County Landfill (NOT BIG BAY)
- Timing is 3PM-7PM for each date listed: May 7, June 4, July 9, August 6, September 10, October 1, OR call for an appointment
- Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority collections are held MAY THROUGH OCTOBER ONLY.
- All sites are open to Marquette County residents with only household hazardous waste.
- For more information including a list of acceptable materials or more information concerning hazardous waste disposal, details are at recycle906.com or 906-249-4125
HOURS:
Powell Township Transfer Station Hours:
Tuesday: 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Saturday: 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M
NOTICE – Trash & Recycling Dropoff (“Dump Day”) Resumes at Transfer Station (after the winter roof collapse and temporary relocation during repairs)
- HOURS: Saturdays (8 A.M. – Noon) & Tuesdays (3 – 6 P.M.)
- LOCATION: Powell Township Transfer Station
- Large item dropoff has also resumed
- Dumping outside of public hours and/or outside of the station perimeter is prohibited and may be cited
Transfer Station Passes
A Transfer Station pass enables taxpaying residents to use the Transfer Station for basic waste disposal and recycling. Waste and recycling details and guidelines are listed below. For more information or questions, call or visit the Powell Township Government offices during public business hours (Mondays & Thursdays 9 A.M. to 12 P.M., 906-345-9345 ext. 10 or 13).
- Residents must have parcel number ready and proof of ownership if new to the community.
- Residents of properties adjacent to Powell Township who use the Transfer Station have an annual Transfer Station pass fee.
- To calculate the fee, multiply the property’s taxable value by .981, then divide by 1,000.
- Example for a property adjacent to Powell Township with a 2025 taxable value of $100,000: ((.981 * 100,000)/1000) = $98.10 annual Transfer Station pass fee
Additional Fees
Due to increased costs, the Transfer Station can no longer be solely supported by the Powell Township Garbage Millage. For large items and appliances fees, click here. On arrival, Powell Township’s Transfer Station Attendant will assist you with the proper disposal process.
- No building materials will be accepted at Powell Township Transfer Station. Building materials must be brought to the Marquette Solid Waste Landfill where they will be weighed. Residents must get a permit from Powell Township Government Offices prior to unloading at the Marquette Solid Waste site. There is a base fee. Further charges may occur, or a credit may be issued, depending on the final amount of disposed material.
- No hazardous items are accepted at Powell Township Transfer Station. Please see the Marquette Solid Waste Hazardous Waste schedule for the days designated to accept these items.
- Large items will be accepted at the Powell Township Transfer Station, but a charge will be assessed.
- Fees remain subject to change and are posted at MCSWMA’s site.
RECYCLING
How does recycling work?
- Powell Township residents sort recyclable items into the mixed and glass recycle bins available at the Powell Township Transfer Station.
- Those items are transported to the Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority (MCSWMA) which operates a material recovery facility (MRF).
- The MRF uses technology and people to sort recycled items into clean recycling.
- Recycling is a great way to help the environment and save space in the landfill
- Powell Township residents also save tax money on landfill fees when we recycle!
What are we able to recycle?
In the mixed recycle bin:
- Cardboard – remove any shipping materials, break down and flatten boxes
- Mixed Paper – newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, office paper, cereal and food boxes
- Plastic containers #1-#7 – clean and empty food and beverage containers, soap bottles and jugs, empty pill bottles
- Metal containers – clean and empty aluminum and metal food and beverage containers
- Rinse food containers; break down all large items; no trash, food items or hazardous waste in recycling containers
- Do not put recycled items in plastic bags
In the glass recycle bin:
- Glass containers – clean and empty household bottles and jars
- Rinse food containers; break down all large items; no trash, food items or hazardous waste in recycling containers
- Do not put recycled items in plastic bags
What CANNOT be recycled:
- Auto/mirror or tinted glass
- Blueprints, overhead transparencies, carbon paper, photo paper, self-adhesive labels
- Wax-coated products
- Carpeting, clothing
- Hazardous waste
- Diapers
- Foil containers
- Alcohol wipes
- Light bulbs
- Food- or pet-soiled papers
- Pyrex/heat resistant ovenware
- Rubber materials, latex, styrofoam
Battery Recycling Program
- MCSWMA asked that a Battery Recycling Program be put in place after issues occurred from batteries being disposed of with regular trash
- Bins and cartons are available at the Powell Township Transfer Station for batteries to be properly stored and then to be recycled
- Powell Township residents are strongly encouraged to separate any battery types listed below for this type of storage and disposal
- The Powell Township Transfer Station Attendant can help with any questions
