Recycling Centers in Hallowell, ME
Find drop-off recycling locations in Hallowell, Maine. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Hallowell, Maine can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Hallowell: A Local Guide
Hallowell is a small city in Kennebec County, Maine, on the western bank of the Kennebec River. Residents and businesses here have two distinct recycling facilities within city limits — one focused on scrap metal and vehicle recycling, and one run by the city for everyday household recyclables.
Clark's Westside Scrap at 13 Benjamin Drive is the Hallowell yard of the family-owned Clark's Scrap Metal operation. It buys copper (bare bright, #1 and #2), brass, aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel, lead, and complete or incomplete vehicles — paying by the pound. The yard also picks up junk vehicles within a 25-mile radius and delivers 20–40 yard roll-off containers within 300 miles. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed 12:00–12:30 PM). Paper, plastic, glass, electronics, and tires are not accepted here.
The municipally operated Hallowell Recycling Center — known as the North Bay Recycling Center — sits at 286 Water Street beside the Public Works Garage and is free and open to all, including non-residents. Following a 2025 reduction in hours due to chronic misuse, the facility now operates Saturdays only, 9:00 AM to noon, with on-site monitors. It accepts standard recyclables: plastics, paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and certain e-waste (see the city's Sort Sheet and e-Waste List for the specific accepted categories). Paint is directed to the PaintCare program at Hatch Hill Landfill in Augusta.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Hallowell
Where can I recycle everyday household materials in Hallowell?
The Hallowell North Bay Recycling Center at 286 Water Street accepts plastics, paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and certain e-waste. It is open Saturdays only, 9:00 AM–noon, and is free with no residency requirement. Check the city's Sort Sheet at hallowell.govoffice.com for the full accepted-materials list.
Can I bring scrap metal or a junk car to a Hallowell facility?
Yes. Clark's Westside Scrap at 13 Benjamin Drive buys copper, brass, aluminum, iron, stainless steel, and complete or incomplete vehicles by the pound. They also offer junk-vehicle pickup within 25 miles. The yard is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed 12:00–12:30 PM).
Does the North Bay Recycling Center accept electronics?
The city publishes an e-Waste List on its Recycling Committee page for items accepted at North Bay. The specific categories are detailed in that list — call (207) 623-4021 or visit hallowell.govoffice.com to confirm what's currently accepted before your visit.
Is there a free scrap-metal drop-off in Hallowell?
Clark's Westside Scrap pays you for accepted metals — there is no charge; you receive a check by the pound. However, it is a metal-buying yard, not a general recycling drop-off; paper, plastic, glass, and electronics are not accepted there.