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in Jay.

Jay's Town-paid curbside pickup only takes 50-pound bags, and its transfer station is free for sorted remodeling debris but refuses teardowns of mobile homes or buildings over 400 square feet. So a demolition, a whole-house cleanout or a job too big for pickup-truck runs needs a rented roll-off. Riverside Disposal and Casella both name Jay but post no prices, so get written quotes. There is no dumpster permit, and the Town Way Ordinance leaves anything in the road setback at your own risk, so keep the container on your lot.

Sources checked November 9, 2026 · Guide updated November 9, 2026
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Neither company posts a Jay price, rental period or weight allowance, so the written quote is the comparison. Riverside has its own Jay page, publishes exact 15-, 20- and 30-yard dimensions and lists per-item charges for Freon appliances, tires and electronics, but it is based in Chelsea in Kennebec County, so delivery fees and scheduling are worth asking about. Casella offers containers up to 40 yards and publishes clearance needs (22 feet overhead, 34 feet of straight approach) that matter on wooded or sloped lots, but its Jay page has no local detail.

Your local checklist

Before booking, check whether the job is a teardown of a mobile home or a building over 400 square feet; the Jay transfer station won't take that debris, so size the roll-off for the whole load.
Pick a spot on your own driveway or lot well back from the road. Jay's Town Way Ordinance (§5-101) makes you liable for anything left within 25 feet of the centerline or in the right-of-way, including plow damage.
Ask Riverside and Casella for written quotes that list rental days, included tonnage, per-ton overage, delivery charges to Jay and where the load will be dumped.

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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

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, per the company's roll-off page.
Rental & weight terms: Rental period, included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote. Containers have no door and must be loaded over the top. Freon items, tires, TVs, computers and other universal waste are charged per item by size; gas, oil, paint and household chemicals are not accepted.
Price basis: Not published; quote only. Phone 207-623-2577; office at 700 River Road, Chelsea.

Riverside has its own Jay page listing Dumpsters and Rolloffs (along with curbside pickup, recycling and demolition), and Jay appears on its Locations list. The Jay page says service offerings vary by location, so confirm roll-off delivery to your road. The office is in Chelsea, east of Augusta, so ask about delivery charges and lead time for western Franklin County.

Sources: [1] · [2] · [3] · [4]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

02 / 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 column headings but no rows, so individual sizes are not published.
Rental & weight terms: The page says most rentals include a standard rental period and that extra time can be requested, but it does not state the length. Included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published. Casella says one flat rate covers the container, delivery, pickup and support, and that the price depends on size, location and rental length. Phone 800-227-3552; customer support 802-683-3984 (weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The page's "Call Us" link dials 802-786-4044 instead.

Page headed Dumpster Rental in Jay, ME, with no Jay address or local details. Placement guidance: 3 feet of clearance on each side, 22 feet overhead and 34 feet of straight approach; keep the spot clear of vehicles, low branches and wires; don't set it on soft ground or grass or block hydrants and sidewalks; salt or sand snow and ice before delivery.

Sources: [5]Visit supplier website Direct link · No referral tracking

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No dumpster permit found; Jay's Town Way Ordinance puts anything in the road setback at the owner's risk

No Jay form, fee or ordinance section written for dumpsters or roll-offs on a street was found, and the Highway Department page lists no right-of-way use permit. The nearest rule is Section 5-101 of the Town Way Ordinance (adopted April 27, 2009). It requires structures to sit at least 25 feet from the road centerline or outside the right-of-way. Any other object placed within 25 feet of the centerline, or inside the right-of-way of a Town way or state highway, is not the Town's responsibility, and whoever places it releases the Town from claims, including damage from plowing or road work. Violations carry a civil fine of up to $500, plus up to $50 a day if not corrected. Section 4-301 requires a Road Opening Permit from the Road Commissioner, but only for excavating a roadway. Traffic Ordinance Section 7-3 bars parking any vehicle on a street for more than 30 minutes between midnight and 6 a.m. from November 1 to April 15. It covers vehicles, not containers, but it shows how strictly the Town clears streets for plows. So keep the roll-off on your own driveway or lot, well back from the road. If you think you need street space, call the Highway Department (207-897-4920) or the Town Office (207-897-6785) first. Route 4 is a state highway; ask MaineDOT about it.

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What matters locally

Main Street transfer station takes sorted remodeling debris for free, but not whole-building teardowns

The Town transfer station at 672 Main Street (207-897-5552) is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A permit sticker is free to Jay residents who show their vehicle registration. Debris from smaller remodeling or repair jobs is accepted once it is sorted into metal, clean wood, pressure-treated wood and similar categories. Material from the complete demolition of a mobile home or a structure larger than 400 square feet is not accepted. Boards must be 8 feet or shorter, and asphalt shingles must be free of other material. Inert material such as brick, block, asphalt and porcelain goes to a designated area. Car and light-truck tires up to 19 inches cost $3 each, larger truck tires $13, plus $3 with a rim. Freon appliances such as refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are $10 each with the doors removed. Other accepted materials are free. Mattresses and upholstered furniture are not taken in the Share Shack, and household hazardous waste is not accepted; the page points to regional collection days and the Lewiston depot at 424 River Road.

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Contractors need a temporary pass, and outside haulers can't tip at the Jay facility

Section 20 of Jay's Recycling and Waste Disposal Ordinance lets contractors working on a Jay property use the transfer station only if the resident or property owner gets a temporary pass from the Town, usually for seven days. The application names the hauler and vehicle, the material and the dates, and includes a signed certification that the material came from Jay. The pass must be shown on every trip and returned when the work is done. The same section says commercial haulers without a Town contract are not entitled to use the facility and cannot get a pass. Section 14 also bars apartment complexes with more than five units, restaurants, lodging, stores, industrial sites and medical facilities from using it. A rented roll-off will therefore be emptied at the hauler's own disposal site, not at the Jay transfer station.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Jay.

Can I take my remodeling debris to the Jay transfer station instead of renting a dumpster?

Often yes, for smaller jobs. The station at 672 Main Street accepts debris from remodeling or repair work for free once it is sorted into metal, clean wood, pressure-treated wood and other categories, as long as your vehicle shows a free resident sticker. It does not take material from the complete demolition of a mobile home or a structure over 400 square feet. If a contractor does the hauling, the property owner must first get a temporary pass from the Town, usually good for seven days, under Section 20 of the Recycling and Waste Disposal Ordinance. Commercial haulers without a Town contract can't use the facility at all.

Sources: [7] · [6]

Do I need a Town permit to put a roll-off in my driveway or by the road in Jay?

No dumpster permit was found. Jay voters ended Town building permits in 2012 (permits are still required in the shoreland zone and floodplain), and the Highway Department lists no right-of-way permit. The Town Way Ordinance (§5-101) says anything placed within 25 feet of a road's centerline or inside the right-of-way is not the Town's responsibility, and the person who placed it releases the Town from claims, including plow damage. Fines run up to $500. Keep the container on your own property, and call the Highway Department (207-897-4920) before placing anything near the road. For Route 4, ask MaineDOT.

Sources: [8] · [12] · [10]

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