Recycling Centers in Skowhegan, ME
Find drop-off recycling locations in Skowhegan, Maine. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Skowhegan and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Skowhegan: A Local Guide
Skowhegan, the county seat of Somerset County in central Maine, has two recycling facilities serving residents and businesses. One handles Maine Bottle Bill container redemption; the other is a full-service scrap metal buy-back yard.
Skowhegan Redemption, at 381 Madison Avenue (Suite 43), is a participating redemption center under Maine's Beverage Container Redemption Program. Bring eligible glass, metal, or plastic beverage containers bearing a Maine deposit mark — beer, soda, water, hard cider, wine coolers, and other noncarbonated beverages earn 5¢ each; wine and spirits containers earn 15¢ each. The center posts holiday closures on its Facebook page; call +1 207-614-4924 before visiting to confirm current hours.
Kennebec Metal Recycling, at 14 Brown St, is a family-owned scrap metal buy-back yard open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM (closed noon–12:30 for lunch). The yard buys copper in all grades, brass, aluminum, iron and steel, lead, electric motors, junk cars, catalytic converters, and automotive parts — paying market-based prices weighed on an on-site 70-foot truck scale. Freon must be removed from any A/C units before drop-off, and tires are not accepted. Walk-ins are welcome; junk-car pickup for large accounts can be arranged by phone.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Skowhegan
Where can I return bottles and cans for a deposit refund in Skowhegan?
Skowhegan Redemption at 381 Madison Ave (Suite 43) accepts Maine-deposit containers. You receive 5¢ per standard container (beer, soda, water, hard cider, wine coolers) and 15¢ per wine or spirits container. Only containers bearing a Maine deposit mark are eligible — out-of-state containers cannot be redeemed. Call +1 207-614-4924 or check the Facebook page for current hours.
What metals does Kennebec Metal Recycling buy, and what are their hours?
Kennebec Metal Recycling (14 Brown St) buys copper, brass, aluminum, iron, steel, lead, electric motors, catalytic converters, and complete or incomplete junk vehicles. The yard is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–3:45 PM (closed 12:00–12:30 PM for lunch) and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Sellers are paid by weight; no drop-off fee. A government-issued photo ID may be required under Maine's scrap-metal regulations.
Does Kennebec Metal Recycling accept cars or tires?
Junk cars are accepted — complete vehicles (all parts plus factory catalytic converter) are bought at a per-vehicle rate; incomplete cars are weighed over the scale. Tires, however, are not accepted and will result in a per-tire deduction if found in a load. Freon must be removed from all A/C units before arrival.
Is there a free public recycling drop-off for household items in Skowhegan?
Neither facility listed in Skowhegan is a free municipal household recycling drop-off. Skowhegan Redemption handles bottle-and-can deposits only; Kennebec Metal Recycling is a for-payment scrap metal yard. For general household recycling or hazardous waste, check Somerset County or the Town of Skowhegan Public Works for current programs.