South Portland Transfer Station — Hours, Sticker & Fees

South Portland's dump is the city Transfer Facility at 929 Highland Avenue, open Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., plus Sundays in May and November.

Residents need a permit sticker: the first is free, a second vehicle is $5. Overflow household trash is $5 a bag, bulky items are priced by the piece, and loads of brush or debris by the size of your vehicle. Bring cash or a local check.

Disposal sites in South Portland

South Portland Transfer Facility

Transfer station

City of South Portland Public Works

929 Highland Ave., South Portland, ME 04106 Directions

📞 (207) 767-7635

Hours
Tue–Sat	8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sundays in May & November	8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Mon	Closed

Fees

Sticker: first free, second vehicle $5
Overflow household trash: $5 a bag
Couch $20 (pullout $45); mattress or box spring $25; washers, stoves, other furniture $10
Brush, demo wood, sheetrock and shingles: $5 to $50 a load by vehicle size
Tires: $10 without rims, $15 with
Cash or local check only

Won't take: Commercial loads, dump-truck and heavy-equipment tires, hazardous materials

South Portland residents only, with a permit sticker. Check in with an attendant before unloading anything.

Staff also plow and clean up, so the facility may open late or close in bad weather.

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What it costs

Item	Car	Van or small trailer	Pickup	Big pickup, one-ton, large trailer
Brush, branches, logs, small stumps (to 6 inches)	$5	$10	$20	$30–$50
Demo wood and lumber (wood only)	$5	$10	$20	$40
Sheetrock, insulation, vinyl siding, shingles, scrap metal	$10	$20	$30	$50

Item	Price
Overflow household trash (35 or 55 gallon bag)	$5 a bag
Couch / pullout couch	$20 / $45
Mattress, box spring, riding mower	$25 each
Washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher, water heater, microwave, sink, toilet, other furniture	$10 each
Tire without / with rim	$10 / $15
Car battery	$5
Propane tank: 1 lb / 20 lb / 30 lb	$1 / $5 / $10
Waste oil	$3 a gallon
Leaves and grass (residents)	No charge

Fees effective February 2024, per the city's posted schedule; attendants make the final call on load size.

Every Maine rate we've verified is side by side in our guide to what it costs to dump in Maine.

Sticker and rules

Get a sticker at the Municipal Services Facility (across from the Transfer Facility) or City Hall with your vehicle registration and driver's license. No more than two per residence; stickers are renewed every other year, and the current 2026/2027 stickers are valid through December 31, 2027.

Commercial use isn't allowed: haulers, contractors and anyone paid to dispose of refuse are turned away (licensed landscapers can bring yard waste only). The Swap Shop opens April through November, and residents can borrow electric lawn tools from the Electric Tool Library on site.

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Common questions

What are the South Portland Transfer Station hours?

Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., plus Sundays in May and November. Weather can shorten hours.

Is the South Portland transfer station sticker free?

The first sticker is free; a second vehicle's is $5. Bring your registration and driver's license to the Municipal Services Facility or City Hall.

How much does South Portland charge for a couch?

$20 for a standard couch and $45 for a pullout. Mattresses and box springs are $25 each.

How do I pay at the South Portland Transfer Facility?

Cash or a local check only.

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