Riverside Recycling Facility

Recycling Center in Portland, Maine

📍 910 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103
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About This Location

Riverside Recycling Facility at 910 Riverside St accepts construction debris, electronic waste, yard waste, bulky items, and appliances from residents, businesses, contractors, and municipalities in the Portland, ME area.

What this location Accepts

✓ Brush and wood waste (tree trunks, limbs, branches, pallets)
✓ Yard waste (leaves, grass, garden debris)
✓ Clean roofing shingles (no flashing, paper, or plastic)
✓ Inert materials: brick, stone, asphalt (no dirt)
✓ Gypsum / drywall / plaster
✓ Freon appliances: refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, water coolers
✓ Non-freon appliances: water heaters, stoves, washers, dryers, microwaves
✓ Metals (charged; catalytic converters excluded)
✓ E-waste: TVs, computers, printers, cell phones
✓ Fluorescent tubes, CFL bulbs, LED lights, ballasts
✓ Tires (8+ by weight; fewer by per-tire rate)
✓ Mattresses and box springs
✓ Cardboard (clean only — free via Silver Bullet container for Maine residents)
✓ Non-recyclable / mixed bulky waste: furniture, carpet, styrofoam, insulation
✓ Propane tanks (excluding large residential tanks)
✓ Fire extinguishers
✓ Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
✓ Hazardous waste liquids and solids (on designated HHW days)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Household garbage / food waste
✕ Asbestos
✕ Medical waste (needles, prescription drugs)
✕ Pet waste
✕ Untested / unscreened loam, sod, or dirt mixed with inert
✕ Hazardous waste on non-HHW drop-off days

Fees

  • Minimum facility fee — $35.00
  • Brush / wood waste — $85.00 per ton
  • Grass / leaves (green waste) — $45.00 per ton
  • Inert materials (brick, stone, pavement) — $50.00 per ton
  • Hard-to-handle concrete with wire / rebar — $150.00 per ton
  • Non-recyclables / mixed loads — $200.00 per ton
  • Clean roofing shingles — $170.00 per ton
  • Metals — $15.00 per ton
  • Stumps — $225.00 per ton
  • Oversized bulky waste (boats, poles, hot tubs) — $350.00 per ton
  • Tires (8+ by weight) — $750.00 per ton
  • Auto tires off rim — $30.00 each
  • Auto tires on rim — $45.00 each
  • Truck tires off rim — $70.00 each
  • Truck tires on rim — $90.00 each
  • Cardboard — $25.00 per load
  • Mattresses / box springs — $75.00 each
  • Residential Freon appliances — $65.00 each
  • Commercial Freon appliances — $95.00 each
  • Non-Freon appliances — $15.00 each
  • TVs, monitors, CPUs, printers — $30–$80 each
  • Automotive batteries — $10.00 each
  • Small batteries — $1.00 each
  • Hazardous waste — liquids — $6.50 per gallon
  • Hazardous waste — dry solids — $3.50 per pound
  • Certified weight ticket — $30.00

Programs & events

  • Silver Bullet Single-Sort Recycling — Free drop-off container on site for paper, cardboard, plastics, and glass — available to Maine residents at no charge any open day.
  • Hazardous Waste Days — Designated HHW drop-off days for liquid and solid hazardous waste; check the facility’s holiday/events schedule for dates.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment to drop off materials at Riverside Recycling Facility?

No appointment is needed. The facility is open to walk-ins Monday through Saturday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Customers stay in their vehicles and staff assist with unloading when available.

What does it cost to drop off a TV or computer at Riverside Recycling?

Electronic waste including TVs, monitors, CPUs, and printers is charged at $30 to $80 per item depending on size and type. The minimum facility fee of $35 also applies to each visit.

Can I drop off a refrigerator or other Freon appliance here?

Yes. Residential Freon appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners are accepted for $65 each. Commercial Freon equipment is $95 each. Non-Freon appliances like stoves and dryers are $15 each.

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910 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103
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