Department of Public Works
Located behind the fire hall in the steel Quonset building, 22115 7th street
Phone: 906-481-4000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Garbage and Recycling
Hours: Wednesday 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm / Saturday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: For 25lb bag – $3
Punch Cards Available: $25 (approximately 10 bags) – Effective 9/11/24
Recycling at Chassell with Waste Management
No Longer Accepting Glass (effective 2/10/25)
If you want to see if something is recyclable or not, check this tool:
Recycling Fee is based by volume not weight:
- $3 for 54 quart plastic tote
- $3 for 1-50# feed bag
- $3 for 30# garbage bag.
Metal Collection is Free!
Cardboard Recycling is Free! Please flatten all of your cardboard. Do not include any other materials in your cardboard. Thank you!
Reuse Shed
You don’t have to put it in the landfill! Items that are still usable, and in good shape for someone else can use can be put in the shed for others.
Copper Country Recycling Initiative
Houghton County Transfer Station Information
Dumpster Rental is through Waste Management
Contact Mark Harrick for more information
Phone: 906-361-0036