Disposal of Bulky Waste and Demolition Debris

The Pinetree Landfill will be accepting Bangor residential bulky waste and demolition debris on the following schedule and under the following conditions.

Directions to Pine Tree Landfill: I-95 South to exit 180 (Hermon, Hampden) turn right onto the Coldbrook Road from the exit ramp, take the first left onto the Emerson Mill Road, (Dysarts is on the left), cross the railroad tracks, pass under I-95, Pine Tree Landfill will be on the left.  (see map below)

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Closed Sunday

Instructions

1. All loads must be secured with tarps or coverings and tied in place
2. Entering and leaving residents must drive onto the scales (center lane) to weigh in and out and must pay the tipping fee
3. At the railroad track, entering and leaving traffic must stop, look both ways, listen for train whistle before crossing
4. After crossing the railroad track, follow the signs to the appropriate dumping area
5. PLEASE! Children must remain in vehicle
6. No dump picking is allowed

Acceptable Materials

• Construction & Demolition Debris
• Processed CDD & Fines
• Biomass & Fossil Fuel Boiler Ash
• Municipal Clean Wood Burn Ash
• Wood Boiler Ash
• Municipal Waste Incinerator Ash
• Biomedical Incinerator Ash
• Water Treatment Plant Sludge
• Pulp & Paper Sludge
• Sand Blast Grit
• Oil Contaminated Soil
• Urban Fill Soil
• Oily Debris
• Certain Leather Tanning Wastes
• Laundry Sludge
• Catch Basis Grit
• Contaminated Wood Chips
• Non-Hazardous Chemicals (no liquids)
• Oversized Bulky Waste
• Pigeon Waste
• Air & Water Filtration Media (as long as no hazardous chemicals ran through)
• Universal Waste
• Any special waste that has prior approval through the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MDEP)

NOTE: Universal Wastes are accepted at the onsite consolidation facility and can be dropped off at the scale house for a fee.

Unacceptable Materials:

• Any material as a “Hazardous” Waste
• Paints
• Chemicals
• Any liquid waste
• Waste oil
• Medical-related waste
• Pathological waste
• Dead animals
• Abandoned or junk vehicles
• Tree stumps
• Telephone poles greater than 6 feet long
• Railroad ties greater than 6 feet long
• Metal panels greater than 8 feet long
• Friable asbestos materials
• Pesticides
• Sealed drums
• Pressurized gas cylinders & tanks (partially full or empty)
• Hot ashes
• Washer machines
• Dryers
• Stoves/ranges
• Dishwashers
• Microwaves
• Items containing CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) or HCFCs (hydro chlorofluorocarbons) such as: 1.  Refrigerators, 2. Air Conditioners, 3. Freezers, 4. Dehumidifiers, 5. Water Coolers, and 6. Other refrigerated items
• Odiferous waste
• Wastewater sludge
• Front-end process residue (FEPR)
• Any waste material not receiving prior approval from Environmental Compliance Manager

Contact Information
Casella Waste Systems, INC
Pine Tree Landfill
358 Emerson Mill Road
Hampden, ME 04444
Tel: 207-862-4200
Fax: 207-862-4207

Contacts
Waste Acceptance Criteria:
Tom Gilbert, Environmental Manager
394-4371

Waste Disposal Pricing:
Marty Drew, General Manager
Extension #224

Waste Manifest & Scheduling:
Wendy Plissey
Extension #221