Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for South Portland, ME
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for South Portland residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly curbside trash and recycling collection (Tuesday–Saturday; no collection on Mondays); collection shifts one day later on holiday weeks
- On-demand drop-off at the Transfer Facility (no curbside bulky pickup program published by the city)
- Disposal fees per the city's Accepted Items/Fees schedule; cash or local check only
- City of South Portland — Public Works
At a glance: South Portland
- Trash day
- Weekly curbside trash and recycling collection (Tuesday–Saturday; no collection on Mondays); collection shifts one day later on holiday weeks
- Bulk pickup
- On-demand drop-off at the Transfer Facility (no curbside bulky pickup program published by the city)
- Bulk cost
- Disposal fees per the city's Accepted Items/Fees schedule; cash or local check only
- Dump
- South Portland Transfer Facility
- Hazardous waste
- No permanent HHW facility; free semiannual Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events at the Municipal Services Facility, 929 Highland Avenue (typically 8am–12pm; HHW only, no e-waste; resident sticker or proof of residency required)
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly curbside trash and recycling collection (Tuesday–Saturday; no collection on Mondays); collection shifts one day later on holiday weeks
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
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| South Portland Transfer Facility | transfer-station | 929 Highland Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106 South Portland residents only; permit sticker required (first sticker free, second $5; renewed every other year) | Tue–Sat 8:00am–3:30pm; select Sundays in May and November 8:00am–3:30pm | Per-city fee schedule in the Accepted Items/Fees PDF; cash or local check only |
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Household hazardous waste
No permanent HHW facility; free semiannual Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events at the Municipal Services Facility, 929 Highland Avenue (typically 8am–12pm; HHW only, no e-waste; resident sticker or proof of residency required)
Accepted
- cleaners
- drain openers
- bleach
- adhesives
- paint
- stain
- varnish
- paint thinner
- solvents
- gasoline
- kerosene
- antifreeze
- automotive fluids
- driveway sealer
- roofing tar
- pool chemicals
- insecticides
- herbicides
- fertilizer
- fluorescent bulbs
- rechargeable batteries
- thermometers
- thermostats
- fire extinguishers
Not accepted
- e-waste
- appliances
- empty containers
- household trash
- alkaline batteries
- asbestos
- commercial waste
- ammunition and fireworks
- syringes and medical waste
- medications
- pressurized cylinders
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Annual curbside leaf collection (usually November): leaves in biodegradable paper bags, curbside by the collection start date; year-round free drop-off at the Transfer Facility
E-waste
- How
- City HHW events do not accept e-waste; the city refers residents to Riverside Recycling (910 Riverside St, Portland, 207-797-6200), Casella Transfer Station (594 County Rd, Westbrook), and Troiano Transfer Station (10 Filmike Way, South Portland)
Curbside trash and recycling collection does not occur on Mondays; holiday weeks shift collection by one day (e.g. Thanksgiving Thursday moves to Friday). The Transfer Facility also hosts a Swap Shop (Apr–Nov) and an Electric Tool Library. South Portland was considering a pay-as-you-throw program as of 2026, not yet in effect.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in South Portland, ME?
- Weekly curbside trash and recycling collection (Tuesday–Saturday; no collection on Mondays); collection shifts one day later on holiday weeks
- When is bulk pickup in South Portland, ME?
- On-demand drop-off at the Transfer Facility (no curbside bulky pickup program published by the city) Bring large items to the Transfer Facility, 929 Highland Avenue, during operating hours with a valid resident permit sticker; check in with an attendant
- How much does bulk pickup cost in South Portland?
- Disposal fees per the city's Accepted Items/Fees schedule; cash or local check only
- Where can I dump trash near South Portland?
- South Portland Transfer Facility (929 Highland Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in South Portland?
- No permanent HHW facility; free semiannual Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events at the Municipal Services Facility, 929 Highland Avenue (typically 8am–12pm; HHW only, no e-waste; resident sticker or proof of residency required)
- Yard waste in South Portland: Annual curbside leaf collection (usually November): leaves in biodegradable paper bags, curbside by the collection start date; year-round free drop-off at the Transfer Facility
- Annual curbside leaf collection (usually November): leaves in biodegradable paper bags, curbside by the collection start date; year-round free drop-off at the Transfer Facility
- E-waste in South Portland: City HHW events do not accept e-waste; the city refers residents to Riverside Recycling (910 Riverside St, Portland, 207-797-6200), Casella Transfer Station (594 County Rd, Westbrook), and Troiano Transfer Station (10 Filmike Way, South Portland)
- City HHW events do not accept e-waste; the city refers residents to Riverside Recycling (910 Riverside St, Portland, 207-797-6200), Casella Transfer Station (594 County Rd, Westbrook), and Troiano Transfer Station (10 Filmike Way, South Portland)