DRESDEN TRANSFER STATION, RECYCLING CENTER
& SWAP SHOP
RECYCLE DR, DRESDEN, ME 737-4758
For more information call the Town Office 737-4335
Or visit our web-site http://townofdresden.com
HOURS:
Summer: Thursday 1-5, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 9-1
Winter: Thursday 1-4, Saturday 9-4, Sunday 9-1
RECYCLING CENTER
Materials accepted:
 Corrugated cardboard & brown paper bags: MUST be broken down and flattened to save space
 Glass containers only: NO Pyrex, windows or light bulbs
 Magazines newspapers and phone books (loose, not tied up)
 Mixed paper (cereal boxes, junk mail, egg cartons) NO tissue, colored construction papers
 Used motor oil (used by recycling center for heating the building!)
 Used anti-freeze
 Plastic containers: #2 neutral (milk jugs) and #2 colored (HDPE), flattened if possible
 Tin/aluminum cans
 Packing material: styrofoam peanuts and bubble wrap
 Rechargeable batteries ONLY
 Printer cartridges (laser and ink jet)
 Cellphones
Any question? See recycling center attendants
SWAP SHOP
FREE to ALL to take, but ONLY Dresden and Richmond residents for donations
 Donations MUST be clean, dry, stain-free, in VERY good condition, in bags or boxes not over 20 lbs.
Starting February 1, 2006, stickers (supplied there) must be placed on all donated bags, boxes and larger
items with the donor’s first name and phone number. This new procedure is for better quality control.
Items accepted:
 Books, clothing, dishes, household items, linens
 Games, puzzles, toys, sports equipment, and hobby materials
 Shoes and boots
 Small household appliances in good working condition
 Baby supplies, first aid supplies
NOTE: The Swap Shop can not accept TV’s, computers, stereos, typewriters and large items. You may
post notices on our bulletin board to advertise them or take to Richmond facility (more info on next page).
See Swap Shop volunteers or Recycling Center attendants if you have questions.
DRESDEN TRANSFER STATION
For Dresden Residents ONLY
Note: All materials must be in plastic or sturdy paper bags. Leaves and yard wastes are not
accepted. No pesticides, hazardous waste products, paint, etc.
A token must accompany each bag ---$1 token for up to 15 lbs.--- $2 token for up to 35 lbs.
Purchased at the Town Office or at the Transfer Station
Material accepted:
 Non-recyclables
 Plastics other than #2
 Ceramic items, glassware other than recyclable jars
 Rubber items
 Dirty or contaminated paper, styrofoam board
Any questions? See Transfer Station attendant
ALTERNATIVE DISPOSAL LOCATIONS
Richmond Holding Area, outer Lincoln St., Richmond
Open the 1st 4 weekends in April & May and the 1st & 3rd weekends June thru
November 9am-3pm (Closed December thru March)
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White goods: No charge
Bulky goods: furniture, mattresses, for a fee (See attendant)
Tires: With or without rims, for a fee (See attendant)
Clean wood or brush, demolition debris (no asphalt shingles): No charge
Clean metal: No charge
Richmond Universal Waste Storage
Next to the municipal garage on High Street
Open 1st Saturday of each month from 3:30-6:30 PM, except December thru March it’s open the 1st
Saturday from 9 AM to Noon.
 TV’s, Computers & monitors, fluorescent bulbs, mercury added items (thermostats)
For more information go to http://www.richmondmaine.com or call 737-4305
Bath Landfill: High St., Bath
Open: Mondays 9:30 – 6:00 & Tuesday thru Friday 7:30 – 4:00
Accept all of the above except used motor oil and yard wastes.
You provide transportation and tipping fees.
For more information go to http://www.cityofbath.com/bathhome.htm or call 443-8356
Recommendations:
 Compost leaves, kitchen scraps, etc. at home
 None of our facilities can handle hazardous waste such as pesticides, oil paint, etc.
Revised: February 16, 2016