Recycling Centers in Freeport, ME
Find drop-off recycling locations in Freeport, Maine. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Freeport 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 Freeport: A Local Guide
Freeport, a Cumberland County town of about 9,000 on Maine's midcoast, is served by two recycling facilities. The municipally operated transfer station handles the full range of household recyclables and bulky waste, while a dedicated bottle-redemption center gives residents a convenient place to collect their Maine bottle-bill deposits.
The Freeport Recycling Center at 100 Hedgehog Mountain Road is the town's full-service drop-off. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, it uses a single-sort compactor (no sorting required) for paper, cardboard, glass jars, rigid plastics #1–#7, and metal cans — all processed by ecomaine. The facility also accepts food-waste composting, yard waste, bulky items, construction debris, waste oil, tires, and appliances for posted fees. A Swap Shop (Wed–Fri) lets residents donate and pick up reusable household goods for free. A $6 annual vehicle sticker is required for Freeport residents; neighboring-town residents (Pownal, Durham, North Yarmouth) may purchase a $50 non-resident sticker for recycling and bulky-waste access.
Country Redemption at 155 Durham Road is a Maine-licensed bottle-and-can redemption center operating since 1982. It refunds the 5-cent deposit on most beverage containers and the 15-cent deposit on wine and liquor bottles under Maine's Returnable Beverage Container Law. No residency requirement — anyone with eligible Maine-deposit containers can bring them in. Current hours are not published online; call (207) 865-6068 before arriving with a large return.
For household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, solvents) not accepted at the Transfer Station, the Town of Freeport refers residents to Riverside Recycling Center in Portland (first Saturday, April–November) or Clean Harbors in South Portland (Wednesdays). Neither facility is in Freeport, so plan accordingly.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Freeport
What are the hours of the Freeport Recycling Center on Hedgehog Mountain Road?
The Freeport Recycling/Transfer Facility is open Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. All visitors must display a valid annual vehicle sticker while on site.
Can I return bottles and cans for a deposit refund in Freeport?
Yes. Country Redemption at 155 Durham Road is a licensed Maine bottle-bill redemption center. It pays 5 cents on most eligible beverage containers and 15 cents on wine and liquor bottles. No residency is required. Call (207) 865-6068 to confirm current hours before a large return.
Does the Freeport Transfer Station accept household hazardous waste?
No. The Transfer Station is not licensed to handle household hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals, or solvents. Freeport refers residents to Riverside Recycling Center in Portland (first Saturday, April–November) or Clean Harbors in South Portland.
Do I need to sort my recyclables before dropping them off at the Freeport facility?
No sorting is required. The Transfer Station uses a single-sort compactor: paper, cardboard, glass jars, rigid plastics #1–#7, and metal cans all go in together. Do not include plastic bags, bubble wrap, styrofoam, or plastic film.