Brush Drop-Off Site

**The brush site's LAST DAY OF THE 2025 SEASON will be on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29TH**

CLOSED THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH for Thanksgiving

The site be closed if there is 4 or more inches of snow on the ground. Be aware that the conditions at the site can be difficult for non all-wheel drive vehicles when there is any standing water.

*The brush site is closed on all major holidays*

Location

(Map) 2471 N. Keystone Road, Traverse City.
Hours

Tuesday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For finished compost information, contact the City of Traverse City at 231-922-4909.

Accepted Items & Fees

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.)
Clean Wood Pallets	$1 Each
No Plastic Bags Allowed	Organic matter only

Payments

Cash, Checks (made out to Grand Traverse County) and major Credit Cards 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.