The brush site is open for the 2019 season. Please note that the brush site is closed on all major holidays. In 2019, that will include Thursday, the 4th of July.
Please note that concrete, sod, and dirt are not accepted.
Item
Cost
Brush
$5 per cubic yard
Grass Clippings and Leaves
$5 per cubic yard or $1 per bag
Stumps
$0.50 per inch (diameter up to 18 inches)
Untreated Construction Wood
$8 per cubic yard (no plywood, particle board, etc.)
No Plastic Bags Allowed
Organic matter only
Payments
We cannot accept credit card payments. Only checks made out to Grand Traverse County or cash are accepted.
Speed Limit Entering & Exiting Brush Site
Please adhere to 5 miles per hours entering and exiting brush site.
Separate Your Yard Waste and Brush
Please separate your grass clippings/leaves from branches/twigs. These are to be placed in 2 different piles at the brush drop-off site. The site attendant will inform you of location for each.
Curbside Yard Waste Pick-Up
Contact a waste hauler regarding curbside collection. The hauler sets the rates.
If you are a resident of the City of Traverse City, please contact the City offices at 231-922-4901 for information regarding the seasonal leaf collection. You may also visit the Traverse City website for more information.
Traverse City Services
For finished compost information, contact the City of Traverse City at 231-922-4909.