Maine
South Portland transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for South Portland Transfer Facility.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
South Portland residents with a Transfer Station permit sticker. Landscape contractors with annual contractor permit for yard debris from South Portland properties only. Non-resident landlords: yard waste only with property owner sticker. No general commercial trash use.
Hours
- Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Also Sundays in May and November 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. when advertised
- May close or shorten hours in storms
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: First vehicle sticker free; second vehicle $5 (max 2 per residence). 2026/2027 teal stickers valid through Dec 31, 2027. Landscape contractor permit $150/year (+$20 per extra vehicle). Cash or local check only for fees.
Where to buy: Municipal Services Facility or City Hall; bring registration and license (or two residency proofs).
Notes: Fee schedule PDF prices effective 02/2024. Check in with attendant before unloading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Brush/branches/logs ≤6 in, wood chips (car / van / pickup / large trailer) | $5 / $10 / $20 / $30–$50 |
| Demo wood and lumber (same vehicle classes) | $5 / $10 / $20 / $40 |
| Sheetrock, insulation, scrap metal, vinyl, shingles, small boats/oil tanks cut in half | $10 / $20 / $30 / $50 |
| Pullout couch / standard couch | $45 / $20 |
| Mattress, box spring, ride-on mower | $25 each |
| Washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher, hot water tank, push mower, snow blower, microwave, vacuum, gas grill, sink, toilet, other furniture | $10 each |
| Automotive battery | $5 |
| Leaves & grass (residents) | No charge (paper bags or loose) |
| Propane 1 lb / 20 lb / 30 lb | $1 / $5 / $10 |
| Tires without/with rims | $10 / $15 |
| Overflow rubbish bag 35 or 55 gal | $5 per bag |
| Waste oil | $3/gal ($3 min) |
| Freon appliances (fridge, dehumidifier, A/C) | Not accepted |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: $25 each (mattress or box spring).
- TVs / electronics: Confirm universal waste / mercury items with attendant; fluorescents $2 tube / $0.50 CFL on fee sheet.
- Tires: $10 off-rim / $15 on-rim.
- Appliances: Non-Freon white goods $10; Freon units not accepted.
- Yard waste / brush: Leaves/grass free for residents; brush by vehicle size fees.
- Household hazardous waste: City HHW events; not everyday Transfer Facility.
Statewide context: All guides
Hazardous waste
HHW at City semi-annual drop-offs; PaintCare for some paints. Freon items not accepted at Transfer Facility.
Holiday closures
Storm/staff closures posted on Transfer Facility page and Facebook.
Other notes
- Swap Shop seasonal Apr–Nov inside facility. Silver bullet recycling free with permit.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-05. If something conflicts, trust the town.