Recycling Centers in Auburn, ME
Find drop-off recycling locations in Auburn, Maine. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Auburn and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Auburn: A Local Guide
Auburn's four recycling-related facilities span a broad range of services. Maine Waste-to-Energy at 110 Goldthwaite Rd is the regional waste-processing backbone — it handles municipal solid waste and bulky drop-offs from over 30 Androscoggin and Oxford County communities, converting roughly 72,000 tons per year into grid electricity. The facility is open to the public Monday–Friday 7 AM–4 PM and Saturday 7 AM–noon, with tipping fees applying (approximately 10 cents/lb for direct drop-offs following the end of Auburn's free bulky-waste program in June 2025).
For scrap metal, Schnitzer Northeast (Radius Recycling) at 522 Washington St N is an industrial-scale yard that buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals and processes salvage vehicles — open Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM. Canusa Hershman Recycling at 155 Center St is a commercial fiber, plastics, and metals broker serving industrial accounts only; it is not open to the public for residential drop-off. Auburn residents needing household recycling should use the city's curbside program or Maine Waste-to-Energy for bulky items.
Maine bottle-deposit redemptions are handled by Roopers Beverage & Redemption at 545 Minot Ave (note: the prior Main St location is no longer active). The redemption counter is open 9 AM–5 PM daily, separate from the store's longer retail hours. Maine's 5-cent deposit applies to most beer, soda, and water containers bearing the deposit symbol. For recycling elsewhere in the Lewiston-Auburn metro, browse our Lewiston listings or see all options across Maine — including centers in Augusta, Portland, and Bangor.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Auburn
Where can I drop off bulk trash or furniture in Auburn, ME?
Maine Waste-to-Energy at 110 Goldthwaite Rd accepts bulky household waste and furniture from the public Monday–Friday 7 AM–4 PM and Saturday 7 AM–noon. Tipping fees apply (approximately $200/ton or 10 cents/lb); bring proof of residency. Auburn's former free bulky-waste program ended in June 2025.
Where can I return bottle deposits in Auburn, Maine?
Roopers Beverage & Redemption at 545 Minot Ave in Auburn handles Maine 5-cent bottle redemptions daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Note the current address is Minot Ave — the former Main St location is closed.
Is there a free recycling drop-off in Auburn, ME?
Auburn provides curbside recycling collection as part of city residential services. For bulky or large-item drop-offs, Maine Waste-to-Energy charges a tipping fee. Canusa Hershman and Schnitzer Northeast are commercial operations that do not offer free public drop-off. Contact Auburn Public Works for current curbside recycling details.
Does Auburn, ME have scrap metal recycling?
Yes — Schnitzer Northeast (Radius Recycling) at 522 Washington St N buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals and processes salvage vehicles, open Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM. Call (207) 786-3531 to confirm accepted grades and current commodity prices before hauling a load.