Scarborough Dump — Where Residents Take Trash, Yard Waste and Recycling
Scarborough has no town dump. Residents take bulky items, for a fee, and leaves, grass and brush, free, to the Casella Transfer Station on County Road in Westbrook, open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Recycling and household compost go to the town's free 24-hour drop-off at Public Works, and curbside trash is now collected by Garbage to Garden.
The Town of Scarborough doesn't own a dump. Instead it contracts with the Casella Transfer Station on County Road, just over the line in Westbrook, where residents drop off leaves, grass clippings and small amounts of brush free and bring bulky items for a fee. Bulky waste can also go to Portland's Riverside Recycling Center. Recycling and food scraps go to the town's drop-off at Public Works on Washington Avenue, open around the clock.
Curbside trash, recycling and compost
Since July 1, 2026, Garbage to Garden has collected Scarborough's trash and recycling in place of Casella, on the same routes and days and with the same bins. It also offers curbside composting as an opt-in service. Put carts out by 7 a.m. on pickup day. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day can shift collection, and sometimes Independence Day; the town posts changes on its website and Facebook page.
No. The town has no dump of its own. Residents use the Casella Transfer Station at 594 County Road in Westbrook, near Smiling Hill Farm, or Portland’s Riverside Recycling Center at 910 Riverside Street for bulky waste.
What are the Casella Transfer Station hours for Scarborough residents?
Residential drop-off is Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (207) 253-5751 to confirm.
Is yard waste free for Scarborough residents?
Yes. Grass clippings, leaves and small amounts of household brush go free at the Casella Transfer Station with proof of residency. Keep leaves and grass separate from branches.
Where can I recycle in Scarborough?
At the Silver Bullet recycling containers at Scarborough Public Works, 20 Washington Avenue, open 24 hours for paper, plastic, cans and broken-down cardboard. No bulky items, electronics or hazardous waste.
