Pittsfield Recycling Center And Transfer Station

Recycling Center in Pittsfield, Maine

📍 601 Peltoma Ave, Pittsfield, ME 04967
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About This Location

The Pittsfield Recycling Center and Transfer Station, operated by the Town of Pittsfield, sits at 601 Peltoma Ave and welcomes both residents and local businesses. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM (closed Sunday and Monday), the facility accepts corrugated cardboard and paperboard, clean wood and brush, tires (no rims), bulky waste such as furniture and mattresses, all batteries, appliances/white goods, and universal wastes including electronics and mercury-containing devices. Important recycling change: as of August 1, 2025, the town no longer recycles glass or #1 and #3–#7 plastics — only #2 plastic is still accepted in the recycling stream. A valid annual vehicle sticker is required to use the facility; stickers are available at the Town Office and, as of January 1, 2026, cost $30 per year for residents and $50 per year for Pittsfield contractors and businesses. A satellite recycling container is also available in the large parking lot behind the Town Office for convenient everyday drop-off.

What Pittsfield Recycling Center And Transfer Station Accepts

✓ Corrugated cardboard & paperboard (Tan cardboard, paperboard, dry food cardboard packaging (e.g. cereal/cracker boxes), brown paper bags, milk boxes, juice containers. Break down and flatten. No waxed, wet, or dirty cardboard.)
✓ #2 plastic (As of August 1, 2025, only #2 plastic is accepted in the recycling stream. Rinse clean. #1 and #3-#7 plastics are no longer recycled.)
✓ Clean wood & brush (Clean wood scraps, brush, trees, stumps, slabs, pallets. Take to designated area. No bulky or demolition materials mixed in; no ashes.)
✓ Tires (Automobile, truck, trailer, and equipment tires; includes tubes and rubber protective flaps. Rims must be removed first.)
✓ Appliances / white goods (Take to designated area. Freon must be removed prior to disposal.)
✓ Bulky waste (Furniture such as sofas, chairs, and mattresses. Take to designated area at the Transfer Station.)
✓ Batteries (All batteries. Take to designated area at the Transfer Station.)
✓ Universal waste – electronics (Computer monitors, CPUs, keyboards and mice, microwaves, TVs, VCRs, and any electronics with circuit boards. Bring in closed/secured containers; separate on-site storage container.)
✓ Universal waste – mercury-containing devices (Fluorescent lamps, thermometers, mercury switches. Bring in closed containers; separate on-site storage container.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Glass
✕ Plastics #1 and #3–#7
✕ Waxed, wet, or dirty cardboard
✕ Tire rims
✕ Appliances with Freon still installed
✕ Explosives, ammunition, and asbestos-containing materials (at HHW events)

As of August 1, 2025 the town no longer recycles glass or #1/#3-#7 plastics; only #2 plastic remains in the recycling stream.

Fees

  • Annual vehicle sticker – resident — $30.00/year (effective January 1, 2026; valid through December 31)
  • Annual vehicle sticker – Pittsfield contractor/business — $50.00/year (valid through December 31)

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Pittsfield residents and local businesses. A valid annual vehicle sticker is required to use the Transfer Station and Recycling Center; stickers are sold at the Town Office and are valid through December 31 of the year issued. A recycling drop-off container is also available behind the Town Office parking lot for everyday recycling.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events — The Town of Pittsfield and KVCOG periodically host HHW collection events at the Transfer Station (paint, fuels, cleaners, pesticides, pharmaceuticals). Pre-registration required. Explosives, ammunition, and asbestos are not collected.
  • Satellite recycling drop-off — A recycling container is available in the parking lot behind the Town Office for everyday recyclables without a trip to the station.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still recycle glass and all my plastics at the Pittsfield Transfer Station?

No. As of August 1, 2025, the Town of Pittsfield no longer recycles glass or #1 and #3–#7 plastics. Only #2 plastic is still accepted in the recycling stream. Cardboard and paperboard continue to be recycled.

Do I need a sticker to use the Pittsfield Transfer Station?

Yes. All users must have a valid annual vehicle sticker to access the Transfer Station and Recycling Center. As of January 1, 2026, stickers cost $30/year for residents and $50/year for Pittsfield contractors and businesses, and are available at the Town Office. Each sticker is valid through December 31 of the year issued.

Are tires accepted, and can they be on rims?

Yes — automobile, truck, trailer, and equipment tires are accepted, but rims must be removed first. Tubes and rubber protective flaps are also accepted. Take tires to the designated area.

Can I bring clean wood and brush, and are there limits?

Yes. Clean wood scraps, brush, trees, stumps, slabs, and pallets are accepted in the designated area. Do not mix in bulky or demolition materials, and no ashes are accepted.

What are the hours?

The Transfer Station is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM, and closed Sunday and Monday.

Last verified: November 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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Contact & Location

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Address
601 Peltoma Ave, Pittsfield, ME 04967
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Website
pittsfield.org
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City / State
Pittsfield, Maine

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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