Casella Waste Systems
Recycling Center in Hampden, Maine
About This Location
The Casella Transfer Station at 358 Emerson Mill Road in Hampden, Maine is a public-access drop-off facility serving both local residents and commercial customers in the greater Bangor area. The station accepts a broad range of materials including recyclables (cardboard, paper, plastics, metal cans, and glass), bulky items such as furniture, appliances, mattresses, carpet, and tires, electronic waste, construction and demolition debris, scrap metal, yard waste, and universal waste like batteries and light bulbs. Household trash (general MSW) is also accepted. Fees vary by material and volume; contact the facility or check the scale house for current rates. Note that the station is closed every Saturday in January and February, and is closed on major holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
What Casella Waste Systems Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste
What they do not accept
If you have a material not accepted at this location, contact your local municipality or find an alternate Casella facility. Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals) must go to a designated HHW event or facility.
Fees
- All materials — Fees vary by item and volume; rates not published online. Contact facility directly or check posted rates at the scale house.
Access & restrictions
Open to commercial customers and local residents · Walk-in (no appointment) · No appointment needed for standard drop-off. Vehicles must weigh in and out at the scale house; tipping fees apply. Saturdays are closed throughout January and February.
Programs & events
- Zero-Sort Recycling Drop-Off — Accepts commingled recyclables (cardboard, paper, plastics, metal cans, glass) as part of Casella's regional recycling network serving communities across the greater Bangor area
- E-Waste Collection — Drop off TVs, monitors, computers, printers, and stereos at no separately published fee; call for rates
- Universal Waste Collection — Accepts batteries, fluorescent ballasts, and light bulbs
- Scrap Metal / White Goods — Large metal items and appliances (white goods) accepted at scale-house rates
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this facility open to the general public, or is it residents-only?
The Hampden transfer station is open to both local residents and commercial customers. No municipal residency sticker or permit is required, unlike the separate Town of Hampden transfer station on Canaan Road, which is restricted to Hampden residents only.
Is household trash (regular garbage) accepted here?
Yes. The Casella transfer-stations page for this location lists household trash (municipal solid waste) as an accepted material. Tipping fees apply; check posted rates at the scale house or call (207) 862-4200 for current pricing.
Does the station accept tires?
Yes. Tires are listed under bulky items accepted at this location. Third-party waste-manifest data also specifically notes tractor tires are processed here. Call the facility for current tire disposal fees.
Is the station open on Saturdays year-round?
No. Saturday hours (7:30 AM–12:00 PM) apply from March through December only. The facility is closed every Saturday in January and February. It is also closed on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Can I drop off paint, chemicals, or other hazardous household waste?
No. Hazardous waste—including chemicals, paint, and cleaning fluids—is explicitly listed as not accepted at this location. Contact the Penobscot County or Maine DEP for scheduled household hazardous waste collection events near you.
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