South Portland Transfer Station

Category: City government office in South Portland, Maine

Address: 929 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME 04106, USA

Phone: +12077677671

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 8AM–3:30PM

Wednesday: 8AM–3:30PM

Thursday: 8AM–3:30PM

Friday: 8AM–3:30PM

Saturday: 8AM–3:30PM

Reviews

James Quatrano

Jan 22, 2021

Great people work there.

Kevin Remsen

Apr 7, 2019

Neat, organized and streamlined. Pricing is variable I find and sometimes changes based on the attendant.

Peter Googins

Jul 20, 2018

Not sure why the City decided to downsize the transfer station footprint when the city is only going to get bigger. Very congested sometimes during peak hours.

Crystal Goodrich

Aug 17, 2017

What an awesome upgrade! It's easier to drive through without people backing into you (still be careful, some people think they are the only ones there!). You can COMPOST YOUR FOOD!!, recycle your batteries, pay to drop off your appliances (modest fees in my opinion), get rid of windows, wood, household trash, recycle and get rid of yard waste. Thanks to the City of South Portland for the excellent customer service and to the taxpayers for the great facility!

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Questions & Answers

Good afternoon; We are looking at the option of brining our trash and recyclables to the transfer station ourselves, versus using bins. What would the charge be for this?

Zoe Gaston | Aug 19, 2021
Arius Caron | Aug 19, 2021

Recycling is free, trash is $5 a bag. https://www.southportland.org/departments/public-works/transfer-facility/transfer-facility-rules-accepted-items/

How much does it cost to bring in trash

Jello jello | Aug 20, 2018
Denise Michaud | Aug 20, 2019

Please check our website here for a list of accepted items and their fees: https://www.southportland.org/departments/public-works/transfer-facility/transfer-facility-rules-accepted-items/ Please note that the South Portland Transfer Facility is for South Portland residents only.

I have a 7' artificial Christmas tree for free, because we downsized to a 4-1/2' one. It's in good shape. I was wondering if the swap shop is open? I think that's what it's called? Stay safe everyone.

Gary Everett | Dec 22, 2021
South Portland Transfer Station | Dec 22, 2021

Hi Gary. Thank you for thinking of the Swap Shop. Unfortunately, it's closed for the season and won't reopen until April. Have you heard of South Portland's Buy Nothing group on Facebook? It's like an online version of the Swap Shop, and only your friends and neighbors in South Portland are allowed to be in the group. If you're not on Facebook yourself perhaps you know somebody who is and could post it for you...?

Have you reopened yet? 1/22/21

JB JB | Aug 19, 2021
James Quatrano | Aug 19, 2021

Yes they are open.

Do I have to be a resident of south Portland?I have a commercial trash out from a South Portland business to bring in there.

Karl Brown | Aug 19, 2021
South Portland Transfer Station | Oct 23, 2021

Yes, you must be a South Portland resident with a valid residential permit sticker to access the Transfer Station. No commercial waste is accepted.

How do I get rid of latex paint? Thank you.

Maryann Glidden | Aug 19, 2021
Kevin Aube | Aug 19, 2021

There are two ways I know of one is let it dry out all the way like it's been suggested and put it in your regular trash. The second way is to wait for a hazardous waste disposal day. Sometimes your transfer stations will let you pay to dispose of it. But that you would have to call and ask. I hope that helps.

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After reading the reviews, how do we know that we will be charged correctly according to the prices the city has set not an attendant that wants to skim off the top because they can?

Laura Lemont | Aug 19, 2020
Laura Lemont | Aug 19, 2020

Arius Caron, good to know, but I was simply asking a question based on what I read for reviews as we have not ever been, but you did not need too be rude about your answer. Do not reply back!

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Why did a bag of household trash go from 1.00 dollar to 5 dollars????

Patty Stasinowsky | Aug 19, 2020
Adam Ramsell | Aug 19, 2021

Bagged trash should free since residents already pay for the service in their taxes.

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Do you take back old gas powered lawn mowers?

A Google User | Aug 19, 2020
Kevin Remsen | Aug 19, 2020

They do. It must be emptied of gas an motor oil.

Is the transfer facility open on Sundays in May this year?

Stefani Nice | Aug 20, 2019
Raymond Adams | Aug 20, 2019

No it is not.

How much would it cost to drop a couch and recliner off?

Patrick Desjardins | Aug 20, 2019
Kevin Remsen | Aug 20, 2019

The charges are posted on the city website as well as at the transfer station itself.

Where can I leave old stereo equipment?

Stefani Nice | Aug 20, 2019
Santa Clause | Aug 20, 2019

You can leave stereo equipment at the swap shop but no monitors, printers or TVs.

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How much does it cost

Patricia Ward | Aug 20, 2019
Jarrod Erskine | Aug 20, 2019

Prices vary but you can look them up at southportland.org

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