Recycling Centers in Dexter, ME
Find drop-off recycling locations in Dexter, Maine. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Dexter has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Dexter: A Local Guide
Dexter, a small town in Penobscot County, Maine, is served by two distinct recycling facilities that cover different materials and needs. Together they handle Maine bottle-bill redemptions, everyday recyclables, tires, appliances, electronics, mattresses, furniture, and construction debris.
Dexter Redemption at 110 Church Street is a deposit-redemption center operating under Maine's Bottle Bill. It pays back 5¢ per container for beer, soda, water, hard cider, and wine coolers, and 15¢ per container for wine and spirits containers over 50 mL. It is open Monday through Friday 8 AM–4 PM and Saturday 8 AM–3 PM. Only Maine-deposit beverage containers are accepted; out-of-state containers and general recyclables are not handled here.
Mid Maine Solid Waste Association at 36 Airport Road runs the transfer station and full-service recycling facility serving Dexter and seven surrounding towns (Cambridge, Corinna, Exeter, Guilford, Ripley, Sangerville, and St. Albans). Recycling is mandatory. A $5 permit sticker is required and can be purchased at your town office or at the station. Beyond mandatory curbside recyclables, it accepts tires ($3–$4 passenger, $25–$30 truck), refrigerators and AC units ($15), mattresses ($10), TVs and computer monitors ($5), furniture, and construction debris. Residential fluorescent lamps and mercury-containing devices are free. It is open Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 8 AM–5 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Dexter
Where can I redeem bottles and cans for deposit money in Dexter, ME?
Dexter Redemption at 110 Church Street handles Maine Bottle Bill returns, paying 5¢ per container for beer, soda, water, hard cider, and wine coolers, and 15¢ per container for wine and spirits. It is open Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM and Sat 8 AM–3 PM. Only Maine-deposit containers are accepted.
Do I need a permit to use the Mid Maine Solid Waste transfer station?
Yes. A $5 transfer-station permit sticker is required. You can buy it at your town office or at the station itself. The facility serves residents of Cambridge, Corinna, Dexter, Exeter, Guilford, Ripley, Sangerville, and St. Albans, and recycling is mandatory.
Can I drop off an old TV or appliance in Dexter?
Yes, at the Mid Maine Solid Waste Association on Airport Road. Computer monitors and TVs cost $5 each; refrigerators, freezers, and AC units are $15; mattresses and box springs are $10. Call (207) 924-3650 to confirm current fees before hauling large items.
Does Dexter Redemption take general recycling like cardboard or e-waste?
No. Dexter Redemption is a bottle-and-can deposit center only. For cardboard, electronics, and other recyclables, use the Mid Maine Solid Waste Association at 36 Airport Road, open Mon–Thu and Sat 8 AM–5 PM.