Who may use the Transfer Station?
The Columbia Township Transfer Station, also known as the “dump,” is open to all Columbia Township property owners and residents.
Where is the Transfer Station located?
The Transfer Station is located one-half mile north of CR 380 on 52 1/2 Street on the east side of the road at 18868 52 ½ Street, Grand Junction, MI 49056.
When is the Transfer Station open?
May 1st through October 31st:
Tuesdays 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
November 1st through April 30th:
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What is accepted at the Transfer Station?
The following items will be accepted at the Transfer Station:
- Household trash
- Construction Materials
- Appliances
- Furniture including mattresses and bed springs
- Scrap metal (free dumping – no payment provided)
The following items are accepted with limits:
- Car/Passenger Truck Tires – limited at 4 per day
The following items are NOT accepted:
- Liquids including paint, oil, gasoline, etc.
- Toxic chemicals
- Electronics
- Semi/Ag Tires
The Van Buren Conservation District offers several free drop offs for items our Transfer Station does not accept. These drop offs are scheduled in various locations throughout the county from March through October. Please see the District’s website for further information: https://vanburencd.org/.
How much does it cost to dump at the Transfer Station?
- A ticket can be purchased at the Transfer Station: $20.00 for 20 punches
- Contractor dumping per pick up load: $100
| Material |
Punches |
| 1 Kitchen trash bag |
1 |
| 1 Large trash bag |
2 |
| 1 Barrel or Drum |
4 |
| 1 Level Pickup load (household waste) |
10 |
| 1 Heaping Pickup load (household waste) |
15 |
| 1 Level Pickup load (construction materials) |
20 |
| 1 Heaping Pickup load (construction materials) |
30 |
| 1 Used Tire (limit: 4 per day) |
4 |
| 1 Large item (appliance, bed springs, etc) |
5 |
**A Free Dump Pass is available to residents for 2 free trips to the station. The expiration date is December 31st.
