Drop-off center
Cedar Village Recycling Location
4.9 mi NE · Greilickville, MI
Landfill
Glens Landfill
Maple City, Leelanau County, MI · All sites in Leelanau County
Glens Landfill is a landfill in Maple City, Leelanau County, Michigan, operated by Waste Management. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1975, with closure projected for 2415.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 4 disposal sites we list in Leelanau County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1975 |
| Projected closure | 2415 |
| Waste in place | 4,496,732 tons (2022) |
| Size | 57 acres |
| Owner | Waste Management |
| Operator | Waste Management |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
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.
Location and nearby sites
44.79009, -85.84537
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Elmwood Twp. Recycling Drop
10 mi E · Greilickville, MI
- Transfer station
Sundowner Transfer Station
12 mi SE · Traverse City, MI
- Transfer station
Waste Management Material Recovery Facility
12 mi SE · Traverse City, MI
- Yard waste site
City of Traverse City Compost Site
12 mi E · Traverse City, MI
- HHW drop-off
Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Dept
13 mi E · Traverse City, MI
- Transfer station
American Waste
14 mi SE · Traverse City, MI
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Glens Landfill: questions
What does Glens Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Glens Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2415 for a landfill that opened in 1975 (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
- OpenStreetMap way/890497341 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated February 5, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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