Monmouth Transfer Station
Recycling Center in Monmouth, Maine
About This Location
The Monmouth Transfer Station is the town-run drop-off for Monmouth, Maine, located at 126 Route 135. It is a municipal transfer station rather than a scrap buyer or bottle-redemption center: residents bring household trash, recycling, metal, brush and bulky items here. Scrap metal and household brush come in free, while tires, Freon appliances, propane tanks, mattresses and demolition debris carry per-item fees set in the town's 2026 fee schedule.
What Monmouth Transfer Station Accepts
Related recycling guides: Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste
What they do not accept
Fees
- Tires (car) — $5.00 each, or $8.00 with rim
- Air conditioners (Freon) — $20.00
- Other Freon appliances — $25.00
- Propane tank (under 20 lb) — $5.00
- Propane tank (20 lb) — $10.00
- Bulky item (couch, chair, area rug, etc.) — $20.00 per item
- Mattress or box spring — $30.00 per item
- Shingles — $200.00 for 1/2-ton pickup or less, $300.00 for more than 1/2 ton
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Town-run transfer station primarily serving Monmouth residents; walk-in during posted hours. Fees for specific items follow the town's 2026 fee schedule. Confirm any resident-sticker requirement with the town office.
Programs & events
- Free scrap-metal drop-off — Metal items such as stoves, dishwashers, washers, dryers and microwaves are accepted free of charge.
- Brush and yard-waste drop-off — Household brush, leaves, trees and stumps are accepted; commercial loads are not.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Monmouth Transfer Station hours?
The station is open Wednesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and closed Sunday through Tuesday, per the town's posted schedule.
Does it cost money to drop things off?
Scrap metal and household brush are free. Tires, Freon appliances, propane tanks, bulky items, mattresses and demolition debris carry per-item fees under the town's 2026 fee schedule, such as $5 per car tire, $20 for an air conditioner, $20 per bulky item and $30 per mattress.
Can I bring tires or a refrigerator?
Yes. Car tires are $5 each ($8 with a rim), but truck and equipment tires are not accepted. Appliances with Freon like refrigerators and air conditioners are accepted for a $20-$25 fee.
Do I have to be a Monmouth resident?
The transfer station is a town-run facility that primarily serves Monmouth residents. Any resident-sticker or proof-of-residency requirement was not confirmable online, so check with the town office at (207) 481-9400.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.