Transfer Station
Hours of Operation: Wednesday-Sunday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Transfer Station Manager: Dylan Clark
dclark@oaklandme.gov
Transfer Station Road
Oakland, ME 04963
207-465-4732 (phone)
207-465-4732 (fax)
Serving the The Town of Oakland, the Oakland Transfer Station is one of the most comprehensive recycling and waste-disposal facilities in the greater Central Maine region.
Conveniently located on Town Farm Road, the facility accepts a wide range of residential and commercial waste. The facility does not accept hazardous waste, explosive or combustible material.
Our site features a dedicated recycling building, where residents can responsibly dispose of:
- Cardboard
- Assorted metal
- Newsprint
- Plastics (See Below)
In addition, the facility maintains a designated universal waste area for items requiring specialized handling. Accepted materials include televisions, automotive batteries, computers, laptops, printers, fluorescent light bulbs, and other similar electronics.
The Town of Oakland remains committed to providing efficient, accessible, and environmentally responsible waste-management services for the Oakland Community.
The Oakland Transfer Station Recycling Program accepts empty, clean plastics. Please rinse containers before recycling.
PET (POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE)
CLEAR PLASTICS SUCH AS:
PLASTIC BOTTLES
MOUTHWASH BOTTLES
FOOD TRAYS
* Clear Only
HDPE (HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE)
DETERGENT BOTTLES
BLEACH BOTTLES
MILK JUGS
SHAMPOO BOTTLES
* Please No Caps
PP (POLYPROPYLENE)
YOGURT CONTAINERS
MARGARINE TUBS
PERSCRIPTION BOTTLES
TAKE-OUT CONTAINERS
* Please No Black Plastics
Transfer Station Fees as of 7/1/2024
Commercial Solid Waste
$105/Ton
Freon Units (A/C, Refreigerators, Freezers or Dehumidifiers)
$16/Each
Bulky Waste (Construction/Demolition Debris, See Below for Additional Info)
$105/Ton
White Goods (Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Diswasher or Stove)
$6/Each
Wood Demo (Any Milled Non-Pressure Treated)
$105/Ton
Televisions/Computer Monitors
$5/Each
Mattresses, Box Springs, Couches & Recliners
$11/Each
Floor Model Copiers
$25/Each
Tires (Passenger Cars/Pickup Truck/Motorcycle)
$4/Each
Propane Tanks (20lbs Only)
$3/Each
Tires (Large Truck)
$16/Each
Individual Toilets
$4/Each
Items Free of Charge
- Commercial Flourescent Tube Lighting
- Auto Batteries
- Rechargeable Batteries
- Compact Flourescent Light Bulbs
- Lighting Ballasts
- Smoke Detectors
- Mercury Thermostats
- Architectural Paints and Coatings
- Brush, Compostable Materials, Pine Needles
Items the Transfer Station Cannot Accept
Attention bulky waste customers
All material must be authorized at the scale prior to being placed in the bulky bay.
The bulk waste/construction & demolition debris program handles the following:
Flat rate items such as:
- Mattresses -$11
- Easy chairs -$11
- Box springs -$11
- Couches -$11
- Toilets -$4
Weighable items such as:
- Dressers
- Tables
- Work benches
- Large plastic Totes
- Book shelves
- Large toys
- Throw rugs
Construction debris such as:
- Drywall
- Framing lumber
- Roofing materials
- Toilets
- Windows
- Siding
- Concrete block
- Bricks
- Carpet
- Flooring scraps
- Underlayment
Items that are not allowed in the bulky waste bay include but are not limited to:
- Televisions
- Paint
- Fluorescent fixtures
- Fluorescent bulbs
- Household or jobsite trash
- Books
- Cardboard
- Packing material
- Loose plastic sheeting
- Batteries
- Metal items that could go in the metal bay
- Any item containing freon
- Liquids of any kind
- Tires
- Propane tanks
- Brush
- Aerosol cans
- Asphalt
- Anything treated with creosote
- Asbestos
- Vacuums
