About Us
Cumming Township Hall
751 N. Morrison Rd.
West Branch, MI 48661
(South of E. Sage Lake Rd.)
Township Board Meetings are the first Thursday monthly at 6:30pm.
As of April 2021, meetings are again in-person at the Township Hall and on Zoom Meeting.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86015961535?pwd=VjIyME81Y2tPMzNGU3ErS2ZHMHpxUT09
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Zoom Meeting ID: 860 1596 1535 Passcode: 905098
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Phone Call In: 1-929-205-6099 Zoom Meeting ID: 860 1596 1535 Passcode: 905098
Public Notices and Special Announcements
PUBLIC NOTICES
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ATTENTION: CUMMING TWP. RESIDENTS
THE MILLAGE PASSED!
On and after December 1st there will be two resident identification stickers available per household (I.e. with dwelling). They will be windshield stickers put on by the Station Attendant. This passed millage will allow residents to use the trash compactor with no charge. For large items that go in the outside open top dumpster, there will still be a charge.
All residing outside Cumming township can still leave trash in the compactor but will be charged per bag and also charged for large items going into the open dumpster.
THERE WILL BE MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.
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TIRE CLEAN-UP / FREE TIRE CLEAN-UP
(Reimbursed by the MI-EGLE Tire Grant program.)
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9am-3pm
TIRES MUST BE RIMLESS or a fee of $1.00 for each tire/rim assembly will be charged.
Tires can be no larger than 4 feet in diameter and/or no wider that 12 inches.
We cannot accept tires from the list below (because the grant will not allow):
Airplanes, Construction Loaders, Forestry Equipment of any kind, Earth Moving Equipment, Solid or Gel Filled Tires, Golf Cart Tires on Rims,
Inner Tubes, Rubber Crawler Tracks of any kind
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Rose City Area Community Center
Consortium Board Meetings
• Meetings: The first and third Monday evenings at 6pm.
• Location: West entrance of former Rose City Middle School
• Minutes: Available upon request from
If you would like to volunteer to be on this consortium board, please TEXT your
name / email / phone number to
989-387-5961
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Township Zoning Ordinance
Cumming Township of Ogemaw County, Michigan is a zoned township, and as such adheres to the zoning rules and regulations as set forth and defined in the Ogemaw County Zoning Ordinance. A downloadable copy of this document can be found at https://www.ocmi.us/zoning/
For further questions please contact the county Planning and Zoning Department at 989-345-3375.
Cumming Township Transfer Station
901 E. Sage Lake Rd.
Rose City, MI 48654
989-685-3556
2025 Hours of Operation
Saturdays from 9am to 3pm
2026 Free Clean-Up Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026: 9am-3pm
WILL NOT ACCEPT: SHINGLES, YARD DEBRI,
REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, AIR
CONDITIONERS, PROPANE TANKS, TIRES and
NO COMMERICAL DUMPING
Each household is limited to one of the following:
- 2 carloads, or
- 1 pickup truck load, or
- 1 pickup truck load with 1 loaded trailer
Free Tire Clean-Up Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9am-3pm
TIRES MUST BE RIMLESS or a fee of $1.00 for each tire/rim assembly will be charged.
Tires can be no larger than 4 feet in diameter and/or no wider that 12 inches.
We cannot accept tires from the list below (because the grant will not allow):
Airplanes, Construction Loaders, Forestry Equipment of any kind, Earth Moving Equipment, Solid or Gel Filled Tires, Golf Cart Tires on Rims,
Inner Tubes, Rubber Crawler Tracks of any kind
2026 Waste Rate Structure (May - Nov. 2026)
Prices may vary depending on items and load size. No phone quotations. Prices subject to change.
Household Waste Bags
- 13 Gallon kitchen bag and smaller $1
- 14-33 Gallon bag $2
- 34-39 Gallon bag $4
- 40 Gallon bag and larger $6
Furniture
- Couch $25-$30
- Loveseat $15-$20
- Armchair $10
- Reclining Chair $20
- Mattress (depending on size) $15-$45
Electronics
- TV (40" and smaller) $20
- TV (40" over) $25
- Computer (tower) $15
- Computer (laptop) $10
- Printer $5
- Microwave Oven $10
Construction
- Sink $10
- Toilet $10
- Drywall (bagged) $4-$6
- Insulation (bagged) Priced by est.
- Cardboard (flattened & bagged) Priced by est.
- Large Box (fridge/stove/etc.) $5
Trucks & Trailers
- Truck/Trailer (6'bed, 4'wide, 1'tall) $30
- Truck/Trailer (6'bed, 4'wide, 2'tall) $35
- Truck/Trailer (6'bed, 4'wide, 3'tall) $65
- Truck/Trailer (6'bed, 4'wide, 4'tall) $75
- Truck/Trailer (6'bed, 4'wide, 5'tall) $105
- Truck/Trailer (8'bed, 4'wide, 1'tall) $35
- Truck/Trailer (8'bed, 4'wide, 2'tall) $65
- Truck/Trailer (8'bed, 4'wide, 3'tall) $85
- Truck/Trailer (8'bed, 4'wide, 4'tall) $100
- Truck/Trailer (8'bed, 4'wide, 5'tall) $155
- Truck/Trailer (10'bed, 5'wide, 1'tall) $55
- Truck/Trailer (10'bed, 5'wide, 2'tall) $100
- Truck/Trailer (10'bed, 5'wide, 3'tall) $145
- Truck/Trailer (10'bed, 5'wide, 4'tall) $195
- Truck/Trailer (10'bed, 5'wide, 5'tall) $235
ALL ABOVE AT THE DESCRETION OF THE ATTENDANT
Items We Cannot Take / Not Accepted
(Because our Trash Contractor will not accept.)
Roof Shingles, Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Propane Tanks, Old Gas,
Tires, Concrete, Yard Waste
No Commercial Dumping
Note: Prices may vary depending on items and load size.
NO QUOTES BY PHONE
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
RECYCLING is done through West Branch Township at the Recycling Center in West Branch, north of City Hall.
Open 24x7 for drop off.
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Staffed for assistance with unloading.
Mondays 11am - 4pm
Tuesdays 11am - 4pm
Saturdays 8am - 1pm