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Dumpster rental
in Palermo.

Palermo has no dump of its own. Households use the China Transfer Station, where demolition debris and bulky items cost 15 cents a pound (about $300 a ton). A pickup load of drywall or old flooring adds up quickly at that rate, so a roll-off is worth pricing for a renovation or cleanout. Riverside Disposal and Casella both name Palermo but publish no prices. The China-Palermo agreement says it does not restrict residents from choosing private dumpsters. No Town permit for a roll-off was found, so set it on your own lot, back from the road.

Sources checked November 9, 2026 · Guide updated November 9, 2026
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The first decision in Palermo

Match the terms to your project.

Neither company publishes a Palermo price, rental period or weight allowance, so get written quotes. Riverside has its own Palermo page and posts exact dimensions for 15-, 20- and 30-yard boxes, plus small 2- to 10-yard dumpsters for light cleanouts. It also lists the items it charges extra for. Casella goes up to 40 yards and spells out site needs (22 feet overhead, a 34-foot straight approach), which matters on wooded camp roads around Palermo's ponds. Its page has nothing specific to Palermo.

Your local checklist

Before booking, price the China Transfer Station route. Demo debris and bulky items cost $0.15 a pound with a $5 minimum ($0.20 a pound for commercial loads), so weigh that against a roll-off quote for anything bigger than a pickup load.
If your contractor will haul debris to China instead of using a roll-off, they need a $2 temporary pass. China issues it after checking property ownership and a signed contract.
For a lakefront or camp project, keep the container out of the shoreland setback and off soft ground, and confirm a long truck can turn around on your camp road. Call the Palermo Town Office (207-640-8100) before placing anything near a town road.

Plan a rental in Palermo

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, plus 2- to 10-yard dumpsters, 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 load over the top only, with no side door. Universal waste and Freon items (TVs, tires, computers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) are charged separately 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 a Palermo page that lists Dumpsters and Rolloffs, Curbside Pickup, Recycling and Demolition, and Palermo is on its Locations list. The page says service offerings vary by location, so confirm that roll-offs are delivered to your road. Ask where the load will be dumped.

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

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Casella Waste Systems

Published sizes: Up to 40 cubic yards ("up to 16 truck loads"). The page's container comparison table is empty, so individual sizes are not published.
Rental & weight terms: The page says rentals include a standard period and extra time can be requested, but does not give the length. Included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published. Casella says price depends on size, location and rental length, with one quoted rate covering the dumpster, delivery, pickup and support. Phone 800-227-3552; questions 802-683-3984 (weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

The page is titled Dumpster Rental in Palermo, ME but has no Palermo-specific details. Its placement guidance asks for at least 3 feet of clearance on each side, 22 feet overhead and a 34-foot straight approach. Keep the container off soft ground or grass and away from sidewalks and hydrants. In winter, clear and sand the spot before delivery.

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

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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 Palermo dumpster or road-placement permit was found; keep the roll-off on your own lot

No Palermo ordinance, form or fee for placing a dumpster or roll-off in a town road or right-of-way was found. The Town's posted ordinance folder lists 11 ordinances, and none covers streets, roads or dumpsters. The Building Permit Ordinance (enacted March 8, 2003, revised March 12, 2016) applies to the construction or relocation of buildings and mobile homes. It does not mention dumpsters, and the Town fee schedule says permits are not required for structures under 175 square feet. Its setback section keeps buildings out of the public right-of-way and at least 40 feet from the centerline of a public way, which shows how the Town treats road edges, though it does not name containers. The 2016 Shoreland Zoning Ordinance does not mention dumpsters or roll-offs. It does regulate clearing and soil disturbance within 250 feet of ponds and streams, so keep a container off the shore if your project is at a lake property. No Town permit for a roll-off was found. That does not mean none is needed, so call the Town Office (207-640-8100) before placing anything near a town road. Route 3 is a state highway, so ask MaineDOT about any placement along it.

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What matters locally

Palermo households use the China Transfer Station with a sticker and China bags

Palermo's Transfer Station page says residents voted in 2016 to contract with the Town of China for use of its transfer station at 191 Alder Park Road. A yearly access sticker costs $2.00. Trash must go in labeled China Transfer Station bags, sold at cost at the Palermo Town Office and Tobey's General Store on Route 3. The page lists 15-gallon rolls of 8 bags at $12.80 and 30-gallon rolls of 5 at $15.00. China's Transfer Station page lists hours of Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sunday, Monday and Thursday (207-445-2014, option 2). It also says Palermo residents and camp owners can get the access permit at the station with proof of residency.

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Demolition debris at China is weighed and charged by the pound

China's fee schedule effective June 1, 2026 applies to both China and Palermo. It charges $0.15 a pound for demolition debris and bulky items, with a $5.00 minimum, and $0.20 a pound for commercial loads. Mattresses run $15 to $25, box springs $10 to $15, passenger tires $5 each, and Freon units $20 to $25. Brush is $0.02 a pound, and stumps and logs over 12 inches across are not accepted. China's transfer station page says anything other than kitchen household trash counts as demo and must be weighed. Under China's access policy, a contractor working for a Palermo resident can get a $2.00 temporary pass after showing a signed contract or other proof.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Palermo.

Does the China transfer station agreement stop Palermo residents from renting a private dumpster?

No. The 2016 China-Palermo Solid Waste Disposal Agreement has a Choice of Disposal Options section. It says the agreement does not in any way restrict Palermo residents from choosing their own private disposal options, such as dumpsters or contracted roadside pick-up. Amendment #2, signed in 2024, changes the access permits, the town fee and the term (now through 2034) but leaves that section alone. China's own ordinance requires delivery to its station only for waste generated within China's borders. Palermo's posted ordinances include no solid-waste or hauler-license rule.

Sources: [12] · [13] · [16]

What does it cost to take renovation debris from Palermo to the China Transfer Station myself?

Under the fee schedule for China and Palermo effective June 1, 2026, demolition debris and bulky items are weighed and charged $0.15 a pound, with a $5 minimum. Commercial loads cost $0.20 a pound. Mattresses cost $15 to $25 each, passenger tires $5 and Freon appliances $20 to $25. Your vehicle needs a $2 yearly access permit, and household trash must go in the China bags Palermo sells.

Sources: [14] · [6]

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