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in Harpswell.

Harpswell has no curbside pickup, so cleanout and renovation debris either goes in your own truck to the Town transfer station on Mountain Road, at $175 a ton sorted or $350 unsorted, or into a rented roll-off. Casella and Riverside Disposal both name Harpswell but post no prices, so get written quotes. Plan to keep the container on your own lot, since no Town street-placement rule was found, and avoid delivery while Town roads are posted in spring.

Sources checked November 9, 2026 · Guide updated November 9, 2026
Independent research · No paid placements · Research method
The first decision in Harpswell

Match the terms to your project.

Neither company publishes a Harpswell price, rental period or weight allowance, so the written quote decides it. Casella advertises containers up to 40 yards and spells out the clearance its truck needs, which matters on tight, tree-lined shore lots. Riverside publishes exact 15-, 20- and 30-yard dimensions and its extra charges for freon items, tires and electronics, but it works from Chelsea, well inland, and its Harpswell page says services vary by location, so confirm it will bring a roll-off to your island or Neck address.

Your local checklist
  1. Ask each company whether delivery falls in Harpswell's spring weight-posting window (February 27 to April 30 in 2026) and whether your road is a Town road or a state route.
  2. Get written quotes from Casella and Riverside that state rental days, included tons, the per-ton overage and any distance charge to the Neck or the islands.
  3. Sort clean wood, metal and brush from mixed debris if you self-haul, because the Town transfer station charges $175 a ton for separated loads and $350 for unsorted ones.
Plan a rental in Harpswell
Published details, side by side

2 researched options.

Listings are an editorial starting point, not a complete market ranking. Supplier-published amounts are not Dumpsterly quotes. Confirm address eligibility, material acceptance, dates and the full delivered total.

01 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

Casella Waste Systems

Published sizes
Up to 40 cubic yards ("up to 16 truck loads"). The page's container comparison table has headings but no rows, so individual sizes and dimensions are not published.
Rental & weight terms
The FAQ says most rentals include a standard period but does not state its length. Included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis
Not published. The page says pricing depends on size, location and rental length, and calls it one flat rate. Phone 800-227-3552; customer care 802-683-3984 (weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Page headed Dumpster Rental in Harpswell, ME, with no Harpswell address or local detail. Placement guidance: 3 feet of clearance on each side, 22 feet overhead and 34 feet of straight approach; not on soft ground or grass; don't block sidewalks, driveways or hydrants; clear low branches, wires, snow and ice. Wooded, sloping shore lots on the Neck and islands make those clearances worth checking.

Sources: [1]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking
02 / SOURCE-CHECKED LISTING

Riverside Disposal & Recycling (Chelsea)

Published sizes
15-yard (16' x 8' x 5'), 20-yard (20' x 8' x 4') and 30-yard (22' x 8' x 6') roll-offs, plus 2- to 10-yard dumpsters; dimensions are approximate.
Rental & weight terms
Rental period, included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote. Containers have no door and load over the top. Freon items, tires, TVs, computers and other universal waste are charged separately; gas, oil, paint and household chemicals are not accepted.
Price basis
Not published; quote only, through the company's quote and contact pages.

Riverside has its own Harpswell page, which lists dumpsters and roll-offs among its services but says offerings vary by location. Harpswell is also on its areas-served list. The page gives no Harpswell sizes, prices or contacts, and the company works out of Chelsea, near Augusta, so confirm roll-off delivery to your road and any distance charge.

Sources: [2] · [3] · [4]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking
Get the missing numbers in writing.

Ask for delivery, pickup, included tons and days, per-ton overage, extra-day charges, fuel, tax, prohibited-item fees, swaps and blocked-trip charges. “Quote required” means the reviewed source did not establish a usable fixed total.

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No Harpswell dumpster or right-of-way permit was found; ask the Road Commissioner, or MaineDOT on the state routes

No Town page, ordinance or form setting a permit, fee or time limit for a dumpster on a Harpswell road or right-of-way was found. That means the rule is unknown, not that no permit is needed. The Road Ordinance (amended March 15, 2014) covers road construction standards and does not address placing objects in the road, and the Town's Roads page lists no permits. The Town maintains its own roads through a contractor overseen by the Road Commissioner (Ronald Ponziani, 207-837-7744 on the Town's Roads page). Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell Islands Road, Cundy's Harbor Road and Mountain Road are state roads that the Town plows only in winter, so ask MaineDOT about their shoulders. Weight limits also matter here: on February 25, 2026 the Select Board approved the Road Commissioner's recommendation to post weight restrictions on Town roads from February 27 through April 30, or until he lifts them sooner. A loaded roll-off truck on a posted road in mud season may need to wait. The simplest course is a spot on your own driveway or lot. Call the Town Office (207-833-5771) before setting anything in a road.

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What matters locally

The A. Dennis Moore transfer station weighs bulk loads at $175 or $350 a ton

The A. Dennis Moore Recycling Center & Transfer Station at 21 Community Drive is for Harpswell residents only, and a recycling decal from the Town Office or Recycling Center, issued with proof of residence, must be displayed. Transfer station hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and the station is also closed on Thursdays from January 1 through April 30. Construction and demolition debris, roofing, drywall, furniture, appliances, brush, lobster gear and whole-house clean-outs all go to the transfer station on the hill. Vehicles are weighed in and out, with a $1.75 minimum and no free disposal. Separated material is $175 a ton; a load dumped without sorting is $350 a ton. Asbestos, ash, paint, fuels and hazardous waste are not accepted. Transfer station: 207-833-6447.

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Item fees for appliances, tires, mattresses and electronics

The transfer station's price list, dated October 23, 2026, charges $18 for a freon appliance with the doors removed and $22 with a door attached. Tires are $5 (8 to 18 inches) or $10 (19 to 24 inches), plus $5 more on a rim; commercial truck and tractor tires are refused. Mattresses with box springs are $10 for a twin, $15 for a full or queen and $20 for a king. TVs, monitors and laptops are $5 each, and propane tanks are $5 up to 20 pounds or $10 for 30 to 40 pounds, with nothing larger accepted. Freon items, tires and electronics also carry extra charges in a Riverside roll-off, so dropping them at the Town facility may be cheaper.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Harpswell.

Do I need a Town permit to put a dumpster on a Harpswell road?

No Town dumpster or right-of-way permit was found. The Town's Road Ordinance and Roads page do not mention one, so check before placing a container in any road; don't assume a permit isn't needed. Town roads are maintained under the Road Commissioner (207-837-7744 per the Roads page). Harpswell Neck, Harpswell Islands, Cundy's Harbor and Mountain roads are state roads, so ask MaineDOT about those. In 2026 the Select Board posted Town roads for weight from February 27 through April 30. Keeping the container on your own property avoids the question.

Sources: [15] · [16] · [17]

Can I take renovation debris to the Harpswell transfer station myself?

Yes, if you are a Harpswell resident with a recycling decal and the debris was generated in Harpswell. The A. Dennis Moore transfer station on Mountain Road takes construction and demolition debris, roofing, drywall and home clean-outs. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Thursdays from January through April. Loads are weighed in and out: $175 a ton separated, $350 a ton unsorted, $1.75 minimum. Anyone paid to haul debris there, including a contractor, needs an annual commercial hauler permit from the Recycling Center Manager.

Sources: [6] · [5] · [8] · [9]
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Sources & checked dates

These are supplier and government sources, not customer reviews. Published terms can change. Where a source is incomplete, we leave the detail unknown. Street guidance is a starting point; the responsible local authority decides what your address needs.

  1. Casella — directly reviewed Dumpster Rental in Harpswell, ME page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  2. Riverside Disposal & Recycling — directly reviewed Harpswell town page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  3. Riverside Disposal & Recycling — directly reviewed Locations page (lists Harpswell) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  4. Riverside Disposal & Recycling — directly reviewed Dumpsters and Rolloffs page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  5. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Recycling Center & Transfer Station page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  6. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Mandatory Recycling & Waste Disposal Guidelines (revised Oct. 2026; PDF, text extracted) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  7. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Transfer Station fee schedule (10/23/2026; PDF, text extracted) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  8. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Solid Waste Ordinance (amended March 9, 2013; PDF, text extracted) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  9. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Commercial Trash Hauler Rules (amended April 5, 2018; PDF, text extracted) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  10. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Ordinances page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  11. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Basic Land Use Ordinance (amended 3.14.26; PDF, text searched: no dumpster, roll-off or storage-container rule) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  12. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Definitions Addendum (amended 3.14.26; PDF, text searched) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  13. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Site Plan Review Ordinance (amended 3.14.26; PDF, text searched: dumpster screening only in Mitchell Field Marine Business District, §15.22.4) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  14. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (amended 3.22.25; PDF, text searched: no dumpster rule) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  15. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Roads page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  16. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Road Ordinance (amended March 15, 2014; PDF, text extracted) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
  17. Town of Harpswell — directly reviewed Select Board minutes, February 25, 2026 (spring weight posting) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
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