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Transfer Station

Transfer Station

Contacts

Timothy C. Polky, Assistant Town Manager

Transfer Station

Address: 176 Wallston Road, Tenants Harbor

Phone: 372.6451

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Hours of Operation and Holiday Schedule

 

  Monday 8:00am
-
4:00pm
 
  Tuesday
11:00am
-
1:00pm
 
  Wednesday
8:00am
-
4:00pm
 
  Thursday
11:00am
-
1:00pm
 
  Friday
noon
-
4:00pm
 
  Saturday
8:00am
-
4:00pm
 
  Sunday closed      

 

The facility is closed on government holidays.  Following a holiday, normal business hours apply.

Scope of Services

The Transfer Station provides for safe and efficient disposal of household waste, garden waste, hazardous materials, demolition debris, recyclables and composting.   

Transfer Station stickers are available at the Town Office at no charge.  Stickers must be displayed on the lower front passenger's side of vehicle windshield where it will be visible to the attendant. Please remove all old dump stickers to avoid confusion. If you sell or trade your vehicle please remove the sticker. This will prevent use by non-residents, thereby saving your tax dollars.

Space at the facility is leased to a private second-hand shop operator.

 


Composting

Compost Pile Photo

Composting Starts at Home!

From St. George Days, we were able to compost about 6 cubic

yards of food waste with an estimated weight of 1 ton.  By not

sending this material to the landfill, the town realized a savings of $100.

As The Transfer Station continues to improve its handling and treatment of our solid waste,  the community is being asked to increase its participation in recycling and actively support our newest initiative – composting.   

The Transfer Station has created a 30’x30’ composting pad and a convenient self-service compost dropoff bin.  By composting such items as grass clippings, leaves and specified food scraps (greens and fruit are wanted, but not meats, oil, dairy, fish or shellfish shells) the community can reduce its overall Transfer Station costs.  Also, compost can be sold to bring in additional revenue.   This results in a “win” for the environment and a “win” for St. George by saving tax dollars.

For households that already have their own compost bins, we thank you!  For those who are thinking about composting at home, we have provided a Composting Pamphlet and some good informational website links on the right side of this page.    In addition, the Transfer Station is now selling:

    • For kitchen waste - MaxAir Food Scrap Collection Bucket with BioBags ($15)
    • BioBags seperately ($5 for 25 bags)
    • Earth Machine backyard composter ($40)

Filled bags can be dropped off at the Transfer Station Compost Bin (located near the waste drop off area) or used in your home compost.

The following link contains a list of Acceptable and Not Acceptable Products for

Composting.

The Transfer Station has expanded its capabilities and is now able to accept wet cardboard and waxed cardboard.   These items will then be shredded and mixed in with the other composting materials.  This will have a significant effect on reducing our solid waste.

Please stop by the Transfer Station to see our "new pad", to conveniently purchase your home composting supplies or to drop off your compost material.


Solid Waste & Recycling Committee

 

Members Term Expires
Beverly Emerson 2013
Jane Bracy 2015
Robert Conrad 2014
Michael Duffy 2015
Deborah Wheelock, Chair 2014
Vacancy, Alternate 2013
Vacancy, Alternate 2013

 

Responsibilities

The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee consists of five voting members with staggered three-year terms. Two alternate members are appointed for one year terms.

The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee is a standing committee and shall perform such duties as defined by Town Charter and any applicable ordinances.

The Recycling and Solid Waste Committee shall develop and maintain an effective recycling program and shall advise on all phases of the municipal solid waste operation.  The Chair shall submit to the Municipal Officers by January 15th of each year a written report of the previous year's activities; the same report to be included in the annual Town Report.

 

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Documents & Ordinances

Visit the Documents page to view the following:

  • Composting Pamphlet
  • Solid Waste & Recycling Study, March 2012
  • What We Compost List
  • What We Recycle Pamphlet
  • What Happened to Your Recyclables in 2009
  • Solid Waste & Recycling Ordinance

Related Information

Solid Waste and Recycling Committee Meeting Minutes

Websites of Interest

Composting Environmental - Protection Agency

Composting Information - State of Maine

Items for Sale

St. George Recycle Bin $5

Food Scrap Bucket & Bags $15

BioBags Only ($5 for 25 bags)

Backyard Composter $40

 

 


 


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