Co-Operative Transfer Station
Recycling Center in Thomaston, Maine
About This Location
The Co-Operative Transfer Station at 34 Buttermilk Lane in Thomaston is a multi-town municipal solid waste facility serving residents of Thomaston, South Thomaston, and Owls Head. The station is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM. A residential access sticker is required; contact your town office for sticker pricing and issuance.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
Fees
- Two-year residential access sticker — $50
- House cleanout — $250
- Commercial hauler annual permit — $800
- Standard appliances — $5–$10
- Appliances with freon (refrigerators, AC units) — $15
- Car or truck tires — $5 each
- Electronics (non-TV) — $10–$15
- Televisions — $10–$40
Access & restrictions
Residents of Thomaston, South Thomaston, and Owls Head with valid two-year access sticker · 2.5% processing fee for credit/debit cards (minimum $1). Call 207-594-0748 for winter storm closings.
Programs & events
- Used motor oil drop-off — Accepted at partner garages affiliated with the transfer station network; call for current partner locations.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Co-Operative Transfer Station in Thomaston?
The station is open to residents of Thomaston, South Thomaston, and Owls Head who hold a valid two-year access sticker ($50). Commercial haulers may access the facility under a separate annual permit ($800). Non-residents from other towns cannot use the station under the residential program.
What is the difference between a dump and a transfer station like this one?
A landfill (dump) buries waste in the ground on-site. A transfer station like the Co-Operative Transfer Station at 34 Buttermilk Lane collects, compacts, and sorts materials before transferring them to a regional landfill or recycling processor — it does not bury waste on-site. This approach enables recycling streams (cardboard, plastics, glass, metals) to be separated and diverted from landfill.
Does the transfer station accept televisions and electronics?
Yes, with a per-item fee: TVs range from $10–$40 depending on size; other electronics cost $10–$15. Fluorescent tubes, CFLs, and mercury-containing household items are accepted and appear to be included under the residential sticker — confirm with the attendant on arrival.
What time does the Co-Operative Transfer Station close?
The station closes at 4 PM on all open days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday). It is closed Monday, Friday, and Sunday. Closures also occur during state holidays and winter storms; call 207-594-0748 for storm-closure updates.
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