Maine Dumps, Landfills & Transfer Stations
- 76 listings
- 21 dumps & landfills
- 29 transfer stations
- 23 recycling & drop-offs
- 3 yard waste, compost & tires
- 12 with posted hours
Dumpmapper has 76 listings in Maine, spread across 15 of its 16 counties. That includes 21 landfills, 29 transfer stations, 20 recycling centers, 3 yard waste sites, and 3 battery drop-offs.
The places with the most listings are York County (17), Cumberland County (10), Penobscot County (8), Oxford County (7), and Androscoggin County (5).
For recycling and problem materials, the map currently shows 3 battery and 5 electronics drop-off listings statewide. Public data is thin on these, so also check county programs and the official locators linked below.
Listings aren't verified yet. Hours, fees and resident rules change, so check with the site before you go. We show a phone number or website when a source lists one.
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Maine counties with listings 15
- Androscoggin County5 listings1 transfer · 4 recycling & drop-off
- Aroostook County4 listings2 landfill · 1 transfer · 1 recycling & drop-off
- Cumberland County10 listings5 landfill · 1 transfer · 3 recycling & drop-off · 1 yard/tires
- Franklin County2 listings1 transfer · 1 recycling & drop-off
- Hancock County3 listings1 transfer · 2 recycling & drop-off
- Kennebec County3 listings1 landfill · 1 transfer · 1 recycling & drop-off
- Knox County4 listings3 transfer · 1 recycling & drop-off
- Lincoln County4 listings3 landfill · 1 transfer
- Oxford County7 listings1 landfill · 5 transfer · 1 recycling & drop-off
- Penobscot County8 listings2 landfill · 3 transfer · 2 recycling & drop-off · 1 yard/tires
- Sagadahoc County2 listings1 landfill · 1 transfer
- Somerset County3 listings1 landfill · 2 transfer
- Waldo County2 listings2 transfer
- Washington County2 listings1 transfer · 1 recycling & drop-off
- York County17 listings5 landfill · 5 transfer · 6 recycling & drop-off · 1 yard/tires
Counties with no listings yet 1
These pages point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.
Largest cities in Maine
The nearest listed sites to each city center, by straight-line distance. Road distance is longer.
Portland
Population 69,104 (2023 Census estimate)
Lewiston
Population 38,404 (2023 Census estimate)
Bangor
Population 31,628 (2023 Census estimate)
South Portland
Population 26,840 (2023 Census estimate)
Auburn
Population 24,793 (2023 Census estimate)
Biddeford
Population 22,367 (2023 Census estimate)
Recycling & hazardous waste in Maine
Statewide, the map lists 30 recycling centers, 0 paint drop-offs, 3 battery drop-offs, 0 hazardous waste, oil or bulb drop-offs, and 5 electronics drop-offs. Some places count toward more than one of these. Open the map with only these types switched on.
For paint, try the PaintCare drop-off site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program). For rechargeable and single-use batteries, try the Call2Recycle locator, now run as The Battery Network.
Old paint · Batteries · Household hazardous waste · Electronics · Motor oil & filters · Fluorescent bulbs · Propane & pool chemicals
Maine dump FAQ
How many landfills are in Maine?
Dumpmapper lists 21 landfills in Maine, in 9 of its 16 counties, plus 29 transfer stations, where you can usually drop off trash and bulky loads. The list comes from OpenStreetMap and the US EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, so it can miss sites, especially private or construction-debris landfills.
Where can I take household hazardous waste in Maine?
We don't have a household hazardous waste drop-off listed in Maine yet. Many counties hold collection days a few times a year, so check with your county's solid waste or public works office. Our household hazardous waste guide explains what to expect.
Do dumps in Maine charge a fee?
Many do, and each site sets its own prices. Charges often depend on weight, load size or the type of item, and tires, mattresses and appliances commonly cost extra. In our Maine data, 4 listings are tagged in OpenStreetMap as charging a fee and 0 listings as free; the rest don't say. We don't publish prices we can't verify, so ask the site before you go. The dump cost calculator can help you estimate a load.
Can I use a dump in Maine if I'm not a resident?
It depends on the site. Some city- and county-run sites serve residents only or charge non-residents more, while many privately run landfills and transfer stations take anyone who pays. Check the site's rules before you go, and bring an ID or a utility bill in case they ask for proof of address.
How do I find the phone number or hours for a dump in Maine?
14 of the 76 listings in Maine have a phone number or website in our sources. We show it on the map popup, the county page and the listing page, and you can tap a phone number to call. For listings without one, use the Find phone & hours link: it opens a web search for the site's name and town. If you find the phone number or hours, send them to us and we'll add them after checking.
Which counties in Maine have the most dump and drop-off listings?
York County (17), Cumberland County (10), and Penobscot County (8) have the most listings. 15 of Maine's 16 counties have at least one listing; the pages for the rest point to the nearest sites in neighboring areas.
Where can I recycle paint and batteries in Maine?
Dumpmapper lists 0 paint drop-offs and 3 battery drop-offs in Maine. Public data on these is thin, so also try the PaintCare site finder (it only covers states with a paint stewardship program) and the Call2Recycle battery locator. Our paint and battery guides cover the basics.
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