Maine
Wells transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Wells Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-05
Who can use it
Wells taxpayers and residents with a Town permit on each vehicle. Only waste generated in Wells is accepted.
Hours
- Tuesday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Closed Sunday, Monday, and holidays
Sticker or permit
Required: Yes
Price: $5 Transfer Station permit per vehicle, or $50 Multi-Use permit (transfer station plus beach parking).
Where to buy: Wells Town Hall, 208 Sanford Road, online through the Town permit portal, or by mail.
Notes: Permits are valid for the calendar year. Trash must go in orange Pay-As-You-Throw bags: 15 gallon $10 per roll of 5, 33 gallon $20 per roll of 5 (Aubuchon, Hannaford, Town Hall, Transfer Station).
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Trash in orange PAYT bag | 15 gal $10 per roll of 5; 33 gal $20 per roll of 5 |
| Mattress / box spring | $40 / $15 |
| Sofa / sleeper sofa / stuffed chair | $15 / $20 / $5 |
| Large appliances (stove, washer, dryer) | $10 |
| Refrigerator, freezer, AC | $10 plus $10 Freon removal fee |
| Microwave | $5 |
| TVs and monitors up to 30 in / over 30 in | $5 / $10 |
| Electronics small / medium / large | $1 / $3 / $5 |
| Tires up to 15 in / over 15 in / truck or tractor | $12 / $30 / $50 (off rim; rim $5) |
| Construction and demo material, contractor bags, loose shingles | $0.12 per lb |
| Toilet, sink, tub | $5 |
| Latex paint | $1 per can |
| Propane tank 20 lb / larger (empty) | $5 / $20 |
| Other bulky items small / medium / large | $5 / $10 / $15 |
| Recycling, small batteries | No charge |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Mattress $40, box spring $15.
- TVs / electronics: $1 to $5; TVs $5 to $10.
- Tires: $12 to $50, off the rim.
- Appliances: $10; Freon items add $10.
- Yard waste / brush: Ask attendant.
- Household hazardous waste: Annual regional HHW day in fall.
Statewide context: All guides
Hazardous waste
Not accepted day to day. Annual regional HHW day (2026 was October 10 at Kennebunk Public Services). Oil based paint, gasoline, and pesticides not accepted at the station.
Holiday closures
Closed on holidays; see the Town holiday closures list or call 207-646-8647 for the recorded message.
Other notes
- Fee brochure revised 8/20/26; prices subject to attendant's discretion.
- Contractors need a temporary pass ($50 per contract) arranged by the property owner.
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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.