Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Lewiston, ME
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Lewiston residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly curbside trash and single-stream recycling; containers curbside no earlier than 6pm the evening before and no later than 7am on collection day
- No curbside bulky pickup — bulky items are not collected curbside and must be taken to the City Solid Waste Facility
- EZCard covers up to 1,000 lbs per year at the facility; free for residential property owners current on all taxes and fees; $25 for tenants and owners of multi-unit buildings; overage payable by debit/credit card only
- City of Lewiston — Solid Waste Division
At a glance: Lewiston
- Trash day
- Weekly curbside trash and single-stream recycling; containers curbside no earlier than 6pm the evening before and no later than 7am on collection day
- Bulk pickup
- No curbside bulky pickup — bulky items are not collected curbside and must be taken to the City Solid Waste Facility
- Bulk cost
- EZCard covers up to 1,000 lbs per year at the facility; free for residential property owners current on all taxes and fees; $25 for tenants and owners of multi-unit buildings; overage payable by debit/credit card only
- Dump
- Lewiston Solid Waste Facility
- Hazardous waste
- Permanent HHW facility: the Maine Environmental Depot at 424 River Road runs scheduled collection days each summer/fall (2026 dates: May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 17); open to any Maine citizen
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly curbside trash and single-stream recycling; containers curbside no earlier than 6pm the evening before and no later than 7am on collection day
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| Lewiston Solid Waste Facility | transfer-station | 420 River Road, Lewiston, ME 04240 Lewiston-generated waste only (verified by license, tax receipt, or permit); EZCard or fee required | Mon–Fri 7:15am–2:45pm, Sat 8:00am–11:50am | EZCard covers up to 1,000 lbs/year; overage payable by debit/credit card at time of disposal |
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Household hazardous waste
Maine Environmental Depot
- Address
- 424 River Road, Lewiston, ME
- Phone
- 207-786-7390
- Hours
- Scheduled collection days 8am–11:45am; 2026 dates: 5/16, 6/20, 7/18, 8/15, 9/19, 10/17
- Residency
- Open to any Maine citizen
Accepted
- cleaners
- solvents
- fire extinguishers
- automotive fluids
- pool and lawn chemicals
- pesticides
- fertilizer
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Annual fall leaf collection: leaves in paper bags only (no plastic), curbside by 7am on the posted deadline (2026 deadline: Monday, Nov 16); otherwise bring leaves to the Solid Waste Facility
E-waste
- How
- Universal Waste (computers, printers, fluorescent bulbs, computer monitors, televisions) accepted at the Solid Waste Facility, 420 River Road; rechargeable batteries must be recycled at the facility, never put in trash
Lewiston switched to the Cart2Curb cart program in 2026 (Casella hauler). Curbside bulky pickup was never allowed. EZCard accounts renew annually; replacement card $5. Dry latex paint may go in trash; old paint may be brought to Sherwin Williams, 1168 Lisbon Street.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Lewiston, ME?
- Weekly curbside trash and single-stream recycling; containers curbside no earlier than 6pm the evening before and no later than 7am on collection day
- When is bulk pickup in Lewiston, ME?
- No curbside bulky pickup — bulky items are not collected curbside and must be taken to the City Solid Waste Facility Haul items to the Solid Waste Facility, 420 River Road, during operating hours; present your EZCard on arrival and a receipt is issued showing weight used
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Lewiston?
- EZCard covers up to 1,000 lbs per year at the facility; free for residential property owners current on all taxes and fees; $25 for tenants and owners of multi-unit buildings; overage payable by debit/credit card only
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Lewiston?
- furniture, mattresses, bedroom furniture, appliances, carpeting, construction and demolition debris, yard debris
- Where can I dump trash near Lewiston?
- Lewiston Solid Waste Facility (420 River Road, Lewiston, ME 04240)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Lewiston?
- Maine Environmental Depot (424 River Road, Lewiston, ME)
- Yard waste in Lewiston: Annual fall leaf collection: leaves in paper bags only (no plastic), curbside by 7am on the posted deadline (2026 deadline: Monday, Nov 16); otherwise bring leaves to the Solid Waste Facility
- Annual fall leaf collection: leaves in paper bags only (no plastic), curbside by 7am on the posted deadline (2026 deadline: Monday, Nov 16); otherwise bring leaves to the Solid Waste Facility
- E-waste in Lewiston: Universal Waste (computers, printers, fluorescent bulbs, computer monitors, televisions) accepted at the Solid Waste Facility, 420 River Road; rechargeable batteries must be recycled at the facility, never put in trash
- Universal Waste (computers, printers, fluorescent bulbs, computer monitors, televisions) accepted at the Solid Waste Facility, 420 River Road; rechargeable batteries must be recycled at the facility, never put in trash