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Dumps & landfills in Maine

Most Maine towns run their own transfer station ("the dump"), open only to residents with a windshield sticker or permit, and charge for trash by the bag or for bulky items by the piece. A few regional authorities and municipal landfills (Brewer, Lewiston, Presque Isle, Tri-Community) cover larger areas, and ecomaine and Juniper Ridge serve towns and haulers. Hours are short (often 2-4 days a week), so call before you go.

32 listed facilities

Access rules and prices vary by facility. Compare below, then check the official source before your trip.

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026 · Official sources ↓

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What are you getting rid of?

State rules to know

Electronics

Maine law makes manufacturers responsible for recycling covered electronic devices such as TVs and computer monitors, so towns often collect them separately and some charge a small per-item fee. Official rule ↗

Paint

Leftover house paint, primers, stains and varnish can be dropped off free at PaintCare sites; about 130 year-round locations are listed statewide. Official rule ↗

Universal waste

Computers, printers, monitors, TVs and fluorescent bulbs are handled as universal waste under Maine DEP Chapter 858; businesses must log them when dropping off. Official rule ↗

Household hazardous waste is mostly handled through town collection days (for example Yarmouth in September, York County in the fall) and regional collections; permanent drop-offs are limited. Check your town page.

Before you go

Can anyone use these facilities?

0 listed facilities are confirmed open to the public. Others may limit access by residency or customer type. Check the individual access rules.

How much does a dump run cost?

Compare the listed minimum charges and item fees. A missing price means call to confirm, and an accepted item may still carry the normal load fee.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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