Recycling Centers in Pittsfield, ME
Find drop-off recycling locations in Pittsfield, Maine. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield: A Local Guide
Pittsfield, in Somerset County, Maine, is served by two distinct recycling facilities — a private bottle-deposit redemption center and a town-operated transfer station — giving residents options for both everyday container returns and larger waste diversion.
Pittsfield Redemption at 431 Main St is a state-licensed private redemption center open to anyone regardless of residency. It accepts empty Maine-deposit beverage containers — aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles — and pays the refundable deposit directly in cash: 5¢ per standard container, 15¢ for wine and spirits. Hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM and Saturday 8 AM–4 PM; closed Sundays.
The Pittsfield Recycling Center and Transfer Station at 601 Peltoma Ave is operated by the Town of Pittsfield and is open Tuesday–Saturday 8 AM–6 PM. It accepts corrugated cardboard, #2 plastic only (glass and plastics #1/#3–#7 are no longer accepted as of August 2025), clean wood and brush, tires (no rims), appliances, batteries, electronics, and mercury-containing devices. A valid annual vehicle sticker is required ($30/year for residents, $50/year for contractors as of January 1, 2026). A satellite recycling drop container is also available behind the Town Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Pittsfield
Can I still recycle glass in Pittsfield?
Not at the Transfer Station — as of August 1, 2025, the Town of Pittsfield no longer accepts glass in the recycling stream. However, glass beverage bottles with a Maine deposit can be returned for cash at Pittsfield Redemption on Main St.
Do I need a residency sticker to use the Pittsfield Transfer Station?
Yes. All users must display a valid annual vehicle sticker. As of January 1, 2026, stickers cost $30/year for residents and $50/year for Pittsfield contractors and businesses, available at the Town Office.
Where can I return bottles and cans for the deposit in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield Redemption at 431 Main St accepts all Maine-deposit containers (aluminum, glass, plastic) and pays 5¢ per standard container and 15¢ for wine and spirits. No residency requirement. Open Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, Sat 8 AM–4 PM.
Does the Pittsfield Transfer Station accept electronics and appliances?
Yes. The Transfer Station accepts electronics (TVs, monitors, computers, microwaves) and appliances as universal waste. Appliances must have Freon removed before drop-off, and tires must be brought without rims.