Transfer station
Blue Waters Recycling
2.9 mi N · Brimley, MI
Landfill
Dafter Sanitary Landfill
Dafter, Chippewa County, MI · All sites in Chippewa County
Dafter Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Dafter, Chippewa County, Michigan, operated by GFL Environmental. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1981, with closure projected for 2125.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 10 disposal sites we list in Chippewa County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1981 |
| Projected closure | 2125 |
| Waste in place | 2,066,278 tons (2022) |
| Size | 40 acres |
| Owner | GFL Environmental |
| Operator | GFL Environmental |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
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46.33201, -84.44671
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Dafter Sanitary Landfill: questions
What does Dafter Sanitary Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Dafter Sanitary Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2125 for a landfill that opened in 1981 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Michigan Part 115 Solid Waste Active/Accepting Facilities) · record dated 2025-02-05
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated February 5, 2025. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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