Household hazardous waste drop-off in Maine
In Maine, programs may be called HHW, household chemical waste collection — the listings below use each agency's own name.
This page lists 1 permanent drop-off site and 2 collection events or mobile collections in Maine, compiled from 3 official sources. Listings cover 3 cities and towns (Cape Elizabeth, Lewiston and Portland). Every listing was read directly from the agency's page, and 2 of 3 have a street-level map pin — the rest say so on their own page.
3 listings (1 permanent drop-off, 2 collection events). Coverage for Maine is still thin — many cities and counties run hazardous waste programs we haven't listed yet. Check your city or county solid waste page too.
Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules, appointments and accepted materials change. Check the official page or call before you go. Never mix chemicals, and keep products in their original containers. Every listing links to its official source.
By city and county
All listings in Maine
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Cape Elizabeth Recycling Center
Dennison Drive, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Hours: Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Thursday.
Source: Town of Cape Elizabeth · checked
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AVCOG Environmental Depot Household Hazardous Waste Collection
424 River Road, Lewiston, ME
Dates: Third Saturday of each month, May through October, 8:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Hours: Third Saturday of each month, May through October, 8:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m. The depot is open to all Maine residents.
Source: Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments · checked
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Riverside Recycling Facility Household Hazardous Waste Collection
910 Riverside Street, Portland, ME
Dates: First Saturday of each month, April through November, 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. If the facility is closed on that Saturday for a holiday, the month’s collection is normally skipped.
Hours: First Saturday of each month, April through November, 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The facility’s general hours are Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; household hazardous waste is accepted only on the first-Saturday schedule.
Source: City of Portland Riverside Recycling Facility · checked
Neighboring states
Many programs serve residents only, so a site across the state line may not take your waste — check its official page first.
Sources for Maine: Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments; City of Portland Riverside Recycling Facility; Town of Cape Elizabeth. How complete is this?