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Riverside Recycling Facility | 910 Riverside Street | Portland, Maine 04103 | (207) 797-6200

household hazardous waste program

Riverside Recycling Facility accepts household hazardous waste (HHW) on the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November. Collection occurs during regular business hours. This program is open to all Maine residents. Portland E-Card holders may dispose of up to 10 gallons of HHW annually with a maximum of TWO visits at no charge (i.e. two visits of a gallon each or one visit with 10 gallons will use up your e-card for the year).  Other residential customers will be charge $6.50 per gallon for liquid wastes or $3.50 per pound for solid wastes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept hazardous waste from businesses.

How will the drop off program work?

1. Prepare your household hazardous waste for drop off.  When preparing hazardous items for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, be sure that liquids are in sturdy leak-proof containers with caps or lids. Use the original container whenever possible. Secure breakable or loose items inside boxes or bags. Do not mix items together. Be careful that no items spill or break when they are in your vehicle.
2. Bring your items to Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St. on the 1^st or 3^rd Saturday of the month (April - November) between 7 AM and 4 PM. When you arrive at the facility, stop at the attendant’s booth and speak with the staff. Present your e-card or pay the appropriate fee.
3. Follow any directions you receive at the attendant’s booth and proceed to the facility. When you pull up at the HHW facility, stay in your vehicle. The HHW staff will assist you with removing your items.

The following are items commonly found in Portland homes that can be disposed of as part of the City of Portland’s household hazardous waste program.  

Please do not bring latex paint to the drop off program.   It is not considered hazardous waste.   Instead, let it harden in the can and put it in your regular trash for curb side pickup.   Also, do not bring explosives, ammunition or medical waste.   If you have questions about a specific item please e-mail us at recycling@portlandmaine.gov or call 797-6200.