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American Waste INC

American Waste INC is a transfer station in Traverse City, MI, in Grand Traverse County. It is privately operated. Private transfer stations generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. Grand Traverse County has 11 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	280 Hughes Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686 Directions
County	Grand Traverse County, MI
Phone	(231) 943-8088
Hours	No published schedule in our data. Ask by phone.
Fees	We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum.
Access	Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items

EPA record (February 2025) plus OpenStreetMap details. We have not verified hours or fees here. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Confirm the schedule: many drop-offs close on holidays and some weekdays.
A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.

Other transfer stations nearby

Waste Management Material Recovery Facility Transfer station

2294 Cass Rd, Traverse City · 2 mi
Sundowner Transfer Station Transfer station

3850 Sundowner Dr, Traverse City · 3.6 mi · (231) 943-8088

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
Bay Area Disposal Transfer Station Transfer station

18657 Honor Hwy, Traverse City · 14 mi
Northern Disposal LLC Transfer station

7050 Industrial Park Street, Frankfort · 20 mi
Northern a - 1 Services INC. Transfer station

3947 US Hwy 131 N, Kalkaska · 21 mi · (231) 258-9961

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Dept. Hazardous waste drop-off

2650 Lafranier, Traverse City · 1.3 mi · (231) 941-5555
City of Traverse City Compost Site Hazardous waste drop-off

2471 North Keystone Rd, Traverse City · 1.7 mi · (231) 922-4901

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste

More in Grand Traverse County

All 11 drop-off sites in Grand Traverse County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Michigan

Frequently asked questions

Where is American Waste INC?

280 Hughes Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.

What can I drop off at American Waste INC?

American Waste INC is listed for household trash & bulky items. Some materials may need a separate area or fee.

Is American Waste INC open to the public?

Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee, as far as our sources show.

What other transfer stations are near American Waste INC?

Waste Management Material Recovery Facility in Traverse City (2 mi), Sundowner Transfer Station in Traverse City (3.6 mi) and Bay Area Disposal Transfer Station in Traverse City (14 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Traverse City?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Dept., about 1.3 miles away.

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