2025-2026 COMPACTOR PASS

2025-2026 Compactor Pass 

-          The 2025-2026 compactor pass is enclosed with the 2025 Village summer tax bill. Village of Elk Rapids tax paying residents receive a new pass each year.  For 2025-2026 the pass is RED. Please reuse the plastic cover or stop by the Village offices or the compactor for a new cover.

-          The compactor pass should be visible to the compactor operator either by holding it up or placing it on the dashboard as you circle around the building.

-          The expiration date of the 2025-2026 compactor pass is August 1, 2026.  This allows for a one-month grace period.

-          A lost pass can be reissued to the property owner upon receipt of a $75.00 fee payable at the Village Offices.

-          Compactor passes allow for the disposal of household refuse only and up to six (6) bags each day the compactor facility is operating.

-          If landlords do not issue a pass to the tenant of their property, the renter shall purchase compactor bags at the Village Market or make other arrangements for their refuse disposal. 

-          Non-village residents can use the compactor with compactor bags purchased at the Village Market.

-          The compactor is open Wednesday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm.

-          Guidelines for acceptable materials are posted at the compactor facility.

-          The compactor premises are under video surveillance for the safety of citizens and Village staff.

-          The compactor operator will refuse services if these rules are not followed.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

-The Village of Elk Rapids