Maine guide
How to get rid of appliances in Maine
Freon appliances usually cost more than metal-only white goods. Many Maine towns post separate fridge/AC fees.
Facts checked against official state and town sources on 2026-11-05.
Statewide context
Maine facilities often require Freon units to be handled as white goods with a fee. Scrap metal piles may take Freon-free stoves and dryers at a lower rate or free.
Source: Maine DEP Solid Waste.
Town pages on TownDumps
- Augusta - White goods $30/ton; refrigerants residential $25/unit.
- Bangor - CFC appliances accepted; confirm tip fee at scale.
- Biddeford - Freon items $20.
- Falmouth - 2 tickets per appliance.
- Freeport - Freon units $20; other white goods $10.
- Kennebunk - $14 non-Freon; $25 to $40 Freon.
- Lewiston - Not collected curbside; EZCard at facility.
- Saco - $10 each; Freon appliances $15.
- Sanford - $24 Freon appliances; confirm non-Freon with attendant.
- Scarborough - Freon items $60; others by weight.
- South Portland - Non-Freon white goods $10; Freon units not accepted.
- Topsham - Refrigerator 2 coupons ($12); dehumidifier 1 coupon ($6).
- Wells - $10; Freon items add $10.
- Yarmouth - Many white goods free; CFC units $15; dishwashers $20.