Recycling Centers in South Portland, ME
Find drop-off recycling locations in South Portland, Maine. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
South Portland has 4 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in South Portland: A Local Guide
South Portland is one of 21 ecomaine member municipalities in southern Maine, so most residents' household recycling is picked up curbside and processed at ecomaine's Portland facility. For residents who need to return Maine deposit bottles and cans, two options serve the area: CLYNK at 100 Waterman Dr (the company's headquarters) operates Maine's bag-and-drop redemption network, while South Portland Redemption Center at 753 Broadway offers traditional drive-up counter redemption Monday–Friday 9 AM–4 PM and Saturday 9 AM–1 PM.
CLYNK's system lets customers bag containers at home, attach a personalized barcode tag, and drop the sealed bag at any CLYNK kiosk — including locations on Philbrook Ave (Mon–Sat 7 AM–10 PM, Sun 7 AM–9 PM) and Cottage Road in South Portland. Deposits post to the account within 24–48 hours and can be redeemed as cash or donated to charity. The Waterman Drive office handles customer service weekdays 9 AM–6 PM. Both centers accept standard 5¢ Maine deposits plus 15¢ for wine and liquor bottles over 50 ml.
Ecomaine's Scott Road landfill and ashfill is an industrial ash disposal site for the waste-to-energy plant — it is not open to the public. Similarly, Maine Waste & Recycling at 33 Rigby Rd is a commercial roll-off dumpster rental company rather than a walk-in recycling drop-off. For project cleanouts or construction debris removal, Maine Waste provides containers throughout southern Maine by quote.
Neighboring communities with additional recycling options include Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, and Biddeford. For ecomaine HHW and e-waste collection events open to South Portland residents, visit ecomaine.org. The Maine recycling directory lists facilities statewide.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in South Portland
What is the difference between CLYNK and the South Portland Redemption Center?
CLYNK uses a bag-and-drop system — fill a green bag at home, tag it with your barcode, drop it at a kiosk, and receive deposits in your account within 24–48 hours. South Portland Redemption Center at 753 Broadway pays cash immediately over the counter when you bring your containers in person.
How much deposit refund will I get per bottle or can in South Portland?
Standard beverage containers (beer cans, soda bottles, water) earn 5¢ each. Wine and liquor bottles over 50 ml earn 15¢ each. Both CLYNK and South Portland Redemption Center honor the full Maine deposit rate.
Can South Portland residents drop off household hazardous waste or electronics at the ecomaine facility on Scott Road?
No — ecomaine's Scott Road ashfill is an industrial facility not open to the public. For HHW and e-waste, ecomaine runs periodic drop-off events for member municipalities including South Portland; check ecomaine.org or call (207) 773-1738 for the current schedule.
Does Maine Waste & Recycling on Rigby Road accept walk-in recycling drop-offs?
No. Maine Waste & Recycling is a roll-off dumpster rental and waste management company — all service is contracted by quote. For free or low-cost recycling options, contact South Portland Public Works at (207) 767-7600.