Hallowell Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Hallowell, Maine

📍 286 Water St, Hallowell, ME 04347
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About This Location

Hallowell's North Bay Recycling Center—operated by the City of Hallowell Public Works Department at 286 Water Street—is a free, municipally run drop-off facility open to both Hallowell and non-Hallowell residents. Following a significant reduction in hours in 2025 due to chronic misuse and trash dumping, the center now operates on Saturdays only from 9:00 a.m. to noon, with two monitors stationed on-site to ensure only recyclable materials are deposited. The facility sits on the north side of the Public Works Garage and accepts commonly recycled materials; a detailed Sort Sheet is available on the city's official website.

What Hallowell Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Commonly recycled materials (per city Sort Sheet) (Full list available via the North Bay Sort Sheet linked on the city's official recycling page. The 2022 Recycling Handbook lists plastics, paper, cardboard, glass, and metals as typical accepted categories.)
✓ Recyclable plastics (Accepted per city recycling program; specific plastic types/numbers not enumerated in web-accessible sources—consult the Sort Sheet on the city website.)
✓ Paper and cardboard (Accepted as part of the city's standard recycling program.)
✓ Glass (Accepted as part of the city's standard recycling program.)
✓ Metals (cans) (Accepted as part of the city's standard recycling program.)
✓ E-waste (An e-Waste List is published on the city Recycling Committee page; specific accepted electronics not enumerated in web-accessible sources—consult the list on the city website.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Household trash / non-recyclables
✕ Non-recyclable plastics

The city's official Sort Sheet (linked at https://hallowell.govoffice.com/?SEC=DAAD7922-3D64-4510-AE35-46A64C4C5000) is the authoritative list of accepted and rejected materials. The full contents of the Sort Sheet PDF were not retrievable via web search; consult the city website or call before visiting.

Fees

  • General recyclable drop-off — Free

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off. Open to all — both Hallowell and non-Hallowell residents are welcome. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Monitors are stationed on-site every Saturday to ensure only recyclable materials are deposited. The facility is closed on public holidays and on Old Hallowell Day (July 18, 2026).

Programs & events

  • Paint Recycling at Hatch Hill — The city directs residents to the Paint Recycling Program at Hatch Hill Landfill (Augusta) for paint disposal; not handled at North Bay.
  • PaintCare Drop-Off Program — Maine's PaintCare paint stewardship program provides drop-off sites for leftover architectural paint at participating retail and municipal locations statewide.
  • Saturday Volunteer Monitor Program — Volunteers are stationed at the center each Saturday to ensure only recyclable materials are accepted, following the 2025 hours reduction due to misuse.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Hallowell North Bay Recycling Center open?

As of 2025–2026, the center is open Saturdays only, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. It was previously open nearly 60 hours per week, but hours were cut by about 95% in spring 2025 due to persistent misuse and illegal trash dumping. Note: the center is closed on public holidays and on Old Hallowell Day (July 18, 2026).

Is the recycling center free to use?

Yes. The City of Hallowell operates North Bay as a free drop-off facility for commonly recycled materials, as confirmed by the city's 2022 Recycling Handbook.

Do I need to be a Hallowell resident to use the center?

No. The North Bay Recycling Center is explicitly open to both Hallowell and non-Hallowell residents, per the city's official recycling materials.

Why were the hours cut so dramatically?

According to a May 2025 Central Maine news report, chronic misuse—including people dumping household trash, televisions, car seats, and other non-recyclables—was rendering recyclables unusable. The city reduced hours to Saturdays 9 a.m.–noon and added on-site monitors to deter further misuse.

What materials can I drop off, and how do I find the full accepted list?

The center accepts commonly recycled materials including plastics, paper, cardboard, glass, metals, and certain e-waste. The city publishes a detailed 'Sort Sheet' and an e-Waste List on the official NorthBay Recycling Center page and the Recycling Committee page at hallowell.govoffice.com. Always check the Sort Sheet before your visit, as the specific accepted plastics and e-waste categories are detailed there.

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Contact & Location

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286 Water St, Hallowell, ME 04347
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Hallowell, Maine

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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