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Solid Waste Disposal in Dresden


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Recycling Center
DRESDEN TRANSFER STATION, RECYCLING CENTER & SWAP SHOP
RECYCLE DR, DRESDEN, ME 737-4758

For more information call the Town Office 737-4335
HOURS:
Thursday 1pm to 4pm
Saturday 9am to 4pm
Sunday 9am to 1pm

Recycling Center

Materials accepted:
  • Corrugated cardboard & brown paper bags: MUST be broken down and flattened to save space
  • Glass containers only: NO Pyrex, windows or light bulbs
  • Magazines newspapers and phone books (loose, not tied up)
  • Mixed paper (cereal boxes, junk mail, egg cartons) NO tissue, colored construction papers
  • Used motor oil (used by recycling center for heating the building!)
  • Used anti-freeze
  • Plastic containers: #2 neutral (milk jugs) and #2 colored (HDPE), flattened if possible
  • All other plastics, even if not numbered, except for bags & wrap
  • Tin/aluminum cans
  • Packing material: styrofoam peanuts and bubble wrap
  • Rechargeable batteries ONLY
  • Printer cartridges (laser and ink jet)
  • Cellphones
  • Universal Waste (Fluorescent blubs & ballasts, and mercury added items like thermostats & thermometers)
Any question? See recycling center attendants

SWAP SHOP
FREE to Dresden and Richmond residents to leave donations or take items.
  • Donations MUST be clean, dry, stain-free, in VERY good condition, in bags or boxes not over 20 lbs. Starting February 1, 2006, stickers (supplied there) must be placed on all donated bags, boxes and larger items with the donor�s first name and phone number. This new procedure is for better quality control.
Items accepted:
  • Books, clothing, dishes, household items, linens
  • Games, puzzles, toys, sports equipment, and hobby materials
  • Shoes and boots
  • Small household appliances in good working condition
  • Baby supplies, first aid supplies
NOTE: The Swap Shop can not accept TV�s, computers, stereos, typewriters and large items. You may post notices on our bulletin board to advertise them or take to Richmond facility (more info on next page). See Swap Shop volunteers or Recycling Center attendants if you have questions.

DRESDEN TRANSFER STATION
For Dresden Residents ONLY


Note: All materials must be in plastic or sturdy paper bags. Leaves and yard wastes are not accepted. No pesticides, hazardous waste products, paint, etc. Token must be purchased at the Town Office, Meeting House Market, or from Bridge Farm prior to taking trash to the Transfer Station. $2 up to a 35 lb bag.
Click here for SOLID WASTE "USER FEE" ORDINANCE

Material accepted:
  • Non-recyclables
  • Plastics other than #2
  • Ceramic items, glassware other than recyclable jars
  • Rubber items
  • Dirty or contaminated paper, styrofoam board
Any questions? See Transfer Station attendant

ALTERNATIVE DISPOSAL LOCATIONS

Richmond Holding Area, 150 Lincoln St., Richmond
Open every Saturday from 9:00 to 3:00
Open the 1st Sunday of the month from 9:00 to 3:00
  • White goods: A charge may apply (See attendant)
  • Bulky goods: furniture, mattresses, for a fee (See attendant)
  • Tires: With or without rims, for a fee (See attendant)
  • Clean wood or brush, demolition debris (no asphalt shingles): No charge
  • Clean metal: (Includes Microwave ovens) No charge
Richmond Universal Waste Storage
Next to the municipal garage on High St.
Open 1st Saturday of each month from 3:30-6:30 PM.
  • TV�s, Computers & monitors, fluorescent bulbs, mercury added items (thermostats) For more information go to https://www.richmondmaine.com or call 737-4305
Bath Landfill: High St., Bath
Open: Mondays 9:30 � 6:00 & Tuesday thru Friday 7:30 � 4:00
Accept all of the above except used motor oil and yard wastes.
You provide transportation and tipping fees.
For more information go to https://www.cityofbath.com/bathhome.htm or call 443-8356

Recommendations:
  • Compost leaves, kitchen scraps, etc. at home
  • None of our facilities can handle hazardous waste such as pesticides, oil paint, etc.
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