Transfer Station

The transfer station is located on Route 166, at 315 The Shore Road. Mail or telephone inquiries may be made to the Town Office. The Attendant is Nina Desmond.

Click here for a printable Transfer Station Fee Schedule

Note: Please make sure that your trash bags and recycle bags do not exceed the 35 lb. weight limit. Please make sure that your recyclables are approved for our program (Recycling Information Brochure 8.2022). See detailed Solid Waste & Recycling information below:

Transfer Station Hours of Operation:

  • Monday: Closed (Curbside Trash pick up)
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 1 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 1 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 1 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 1 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 12 noon
  • Sunday: Closed

Recycling & Solid Waste Disposal Guide
Recycle approved materials (Recycling Information Brochure 8.2022) by placing curbside in a clear plastic bag (35 lb. weight limit) before 7:30 am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month for free pick-up or take them to the transfer station for free disposal.  Bags exceeding the weight limit or containing non-approved materials (Recycling Information Brochure 8.2022) will not be picked up.
CASTINE RECYCLING PROGRAM – PLEASE READ: Recycling Information Brochure 8.2022

Discard other solid waste according to instructions at a per-bag or per-item charge. Place stickered bags curbside before 7:30 a.m. for weekly pickup on Monday or take stickered bags and other items to transfer station.

Holidays – when a holiday falls on Monday, solid waste and recycle pickup will be on Tuesday.
Note: Transfer Station vehicle decals are available for no charge at the Town Office for residents and taxpayers.

Preparing For Recycling Day

Place recyclables (Recycling Information Brochure 8.2022) in a clear plastic bag (35 lb. weight limit) and leave at the curb.   Please note: ACCEPTED recyclable items ONLY; recyclable items MUST be CLEAN; Cardboard must be broken down into pieces no larger than 2’ x 2’ and box board and cartons must be flattened.
Attention: due to the Recycling Facility Zero-Sort equipment, shredded paper is a recycling item that cannot be ACCEPTED. Anything less than 2″x 2″ (paper, plastic, cardboard, glass, metal) their equipment cannot process.
Pickup will be the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month, beginning at 7:30 a.m. In case of inclement weather, or if by chance your recyclables do not get picked up, keep them until the following recycling day or bring them to the transfer station.
CASTINE RECYCLING PROGRAM – PLEASE READ: Recycling Information Brochure 8.2022

Household Non-Recyclable Solid Waste

Bag Your Trash for Curbside Pick-up
Fill your trash bags as you normally would.

Purchase Stickers
All non-recyclable solid waste must be bagged and have a sticker. The orange stickers cost $2.00 and are good for bags not exceeding 35 pounds or 33 gallons. The green stickers cost $1.00 and are good for bags not exceeding 15 pounds or 13 gallons. Stickers are available at Emerson Hall and the Transfer Station.

Sticker Before Leaving At Curbside
Place your trash bag with a sticker pasted in a prominent location at the curbside by 7:30 a.m. Bags without stickers will not be picked up!
OR 
You may take your trash to the transfer station during its open hours. However, you will still need stickers.

Other Solid Waste

Household Universal Waste
Charges for disposal of household universal waste will be assessed according to the Transfer Station Fee Schedule

Larger Items
Charges for disposal of larger items, such as appliances, tires and construction debris, will be assessed according to the Transfer Station Fee Schedule

Organic Waste
Clean wood and yard waste may be disposed of according to the Transfer Station Fee Schedule

Not Accepted
The town reserves the right to refuse waste it deems unacceptable under municipal and state statutes.

Current News

Town Calendar

Monday, September 25
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, September 25  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Witherle Fiber Arts Group Monday, September 25  10:00 am - 12:00 pm Witherle Memorial Libray

    FMI: Nick Berry 326-4375

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  • Castine Shawl Knitting Ministry Monday, September 25  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Trinitarian Congregational Parish

    The ministry meets in the vestry of the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 1 - 3 pm.

     

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  • Comprehensive Planning Committee Mtg Monday, September 25  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Review of final drafts of chapters & assignment ofmissing elements

     

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Tuesday, September 26
  • Curbside Recycling Pick-up Tuesday, September 26  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, September 26  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Emerson Hall, 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    To consider the following application(s):
    1. Michelle Robinson, 26 Water St. M21 L65, expand back wall bump out to provide enclosed entry to 3rd floor, and address rot in room at NE corner of 2nd floor.

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Wednesday, September 27
  • MMA NSMV Monthly Informational Mtg Wednesday, September 27  2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Thursday, September 28
  • Nomination Papers Deadline Thursday, September 28
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  • Public Informational Mtg Regarding Parking Thursday, September 28 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    A brainstorming session.
    Bring your thinking caps on and ideas!

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  • Comprehensive Planning Committee Mtg Thursday, September 28  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Review of final drafts of chapters & assignment ofmissing elements

     

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  • Jazz Piano by Scott Cleveland Thursday, September 28  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pentagoet Inn & Wine Bar, 26 Main St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Monday, October 2
  • Curbside Trash Pick-up Monday, October 2  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • Witherle Fiber Arts Group Monday, October 2  10:00 am - 12:00 pm Witherle Memorial Libray

    FMI: Nick Berry 326-4375

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  • Selectboard Work Session Monday, October 2  2:30 pm - 4:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    AGENDA:

     

    • Call to Order – Gordon MacArthur, Acting-Chair
    • Business:

    1.   Discussionswith David Barrett from Maine Municipal Association regarding Town Managersearch

    • Adjourn
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  • Selectboard/Assessors & Overseers of the Poor Mtg Monday, October 2  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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Tuesday, October 3
  • Curbside Recycling Pick-up Tuesday, October 3  7:30 am - 8:30 am
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  • CHPC Mtg Tuesday, October 3  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 67 Court St, Castine, ME 04421, USA

    Application deadline is Mon, 9/25.

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Wednesday, October 4
  • Town Office CLOSED - staff attending the Annual Maine Municipal Association Convention Wednesday, October 4

    Staff attending the Annual Maine Municipal Association Convention

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Thursday, October 5
  • Jazz Piano by Scott Cleveland Thursday, October 5  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pentagoet Inn & Wine Bar, 26 Main St, Castine, ME 04421, USA
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