Yarmouth Recycling Transfer Center
Recycling Center in Yarmouth, Maine
About This Location
Yarmouth Recycling Transfer Center at 659 East Main Street is the town's full-service disposal and recycling facility for residents. It accepts single-sort recyclables processed through Ecomaine, food waste composting, hazardous household waste, bulky items and more — all with a valid Yarmouth residential sticker.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Fees
- Residential sticker — $2.00 each
- Disposal punch cards (trash, bulky waste) — $10, $25 or $55 denominations (punch-card system)
Programs & events
- Swap Shop / Book Barn — Drop off usable household items and books for others to take; staffed by volunteers
- Pay As You Throw (PAYT) — Trash disposal is pay-per-use via punch cards; recycling is free with a sticker
- Food Waste Composting — Residents can compost food scraps at the transfer station
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Yarmouth Transfer Station?
Yarmouth residents and property owners with a valid residential sticker may use the station. Renters in complexes with fewer than 10 units also qualify. Commercial accounts can purchase recycling stickers only, not trash disposal.
Do I have to pay to drop off recyclables?
Single-sort recycling (paper, cardboard, cans, glass, plastic containers) is free with a valid sticker. Trash and bulky-waste disposal requires punch cards, which cost $10–$55 per card at Town Hall and select retailers.
What should I do with electronics and hazardous items?
The station accepts household hazardous waste (HHW) — check the Yarmouth website for scheduled collection days. Electronics and mercury-containing items should go to HHW events rather than the regular recycling bins.
Is the station open on holidays?
No. It closes on major federal holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve it closes at noon. Check yarmouth.me.us for the full holiday closure calendar.
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