Solid Waste Compactor

& Recycle Center

Herman Road (off Ames), Elk Rapids

Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9:30  am - 5 pm

A  self-service facility

Compactor Rules  —

• All Village residents must show compactor ID sticker to operator before depositing trash

•  6 bag limit per day

• All garbage must be bagged

• If delivering trash for a friend & have more than 6 bags, you must show a second compactor ID sticker

• Non-Village residents must use special bags for all garbage

• Special compactor bags may be purchased at the Village Market

• Operators will refuse service if rules are not followed

Recycling Rules —                  

• Open to all residents

• Acceptable materials are ---

  Glass (all colors)

  Cardboard (all types)

  Lead acid batteries

• Tin, Glass & Plastic must be rinsed clean

• Cardboard & Tin must be flattened

• Operators will refuse service if rules are not followed