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

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. For the MCSWA 27 December 2024 fee schedule, with the changes highlighted, click here. The highlighted changes indicate any updates that occurred between the last fee scheduled (1 July 2024) and the current fee schedule (27 December 2024). On arrival, Powell Township’s Transfer Station Attendant will assist you with the proper disposal process.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Large items will be accepted at the Powell Township Transfer Station, but a charge will be assessed.
4. Fees remain subject to change and are posted at MCSWMA’s site. Powell Township will post updates if and when received from MCSWA.

• 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. 
• The City of Marquette Rubbish/Compost Site is located at the intersection of McClellan Ave and Pioneer Rd.
• The West End Transfer Station is located in West Ishpeming (north side of US 41, west of Ishpeming, just west of the DNR field station).
• For further information including a list of acceptable materials or more information concerning hazardous waste disposal, contact MCSWMA at (906) 249-4125.

• 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

MCSWMA received a Scrap Tire Cleanup Grant. Marquette County residents are able to bring scrap tires ON DESIGNATED DATES/TIMES for collections to MCSWMA. To ensure you have the correct seasonal drop-off times, call MCSWMA at (906) 249-4125 or visit their website.

GUIDELINES:

• Drop-off schedules are arranged seasonally; make sure you know the schedule before attempting to drop off tires
• Residents may bring in up to 10 tires at a time
• Car and truck tires that are 22.5 inches in diameter or less are accepted
• Tires on rims are accepted
• Larger tires, tractor tires and tires on split rims are not accepted
• Tires from businesses are not accepted