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Dumpster rental
in Thomaston.

Thomaston residents can take sorted demolition debris to the Town's Stump Dump on Anna Belle Lane, but only on Wednesdays and Saturdays, only with the $50 purple sticker, and with plastics and metal refused. A gut renovation, roof tear-off or estate cleanout is usually easier with a roll-off. Casella and Chelsea-based Riverside Disposal both name Thomaston and both quote by phone only, so compare written quotes that spell out days, tonnage and overage. Keep the box off Town streets unless Public Works agrees.

Sources checked November 9, 2026 · Guide updated November 9, 2026
Independent research · No paid placements · Research method

The first decision in Thomaston

Match the terms to your project.

Neither company publishes a price, rental length or weight allowance for Thomaston, so the written quote decides it. Casella's Thomaston page goes up to 40 yards, which matters for a large teardown. Riverside publishes exact 15-, 20- and 30-yard dimensions and lists its add-on charges for freon items, tires and electronics. Riverside's office is inland in Chelsea, near Augusta, and its town list doesn't say which services each town gets, so confirm it will bring a roll-off to Thomaston and whether distance adds to the price.

Your local checklist

Get written quotes from Casella and Riverside that list rental days, included tons and the per-ton overage, since neither posts these for Thomaston.
Before choosing a size, price what the Stump Dump would take for free or for a fee: call Public Works at 207-354-2478 for the current per-load charge, and remember that a contractor hauling for you needs prior authorization.
If you are pulling a Thomaston demolition permit, list the roll-off company and its disposal site on the plan, because Land Use Ordinance section 704.5.2 asks you to name where the debris will go.

Plan a rental in Thomaston

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 is blank, so individual sizes and dimensions are not published.
Rental & weight terms: One flat rate covers the container, delivery, pickup and support. A standard rental period is included and more time can be requested, but its length is not stated. Included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote.
Price basis: Not published. Casella gives an upfront quote based on size, location and rental length. Phone 800-227-3552; rental questions 802-683-3984 (weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Page headed Dumpster Rental in Thomaston, ME, though the body text is generic. Placement guidance: 3 feet of clearance on each side, 22 feet overhead and a 34-foot straight approach; no grass or soft ground; do not block sidewalks, driveways or hydrants; salt or sand snow and ice before delivery. You do not need to be home for delivery or pickup.

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.
Rental & weight terms: Rental period, included weight, overage and extra-day rates are not published; request a written quote. The containers have no door, so everything is loaded over the top. Freon items, tires, TVs, computers and other universal waste carry separate charges; 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.

Thomaston is on Riverside's own list of towns served, alongside Rockland, Camden, Warren and Union, but the list does not say which services each town gets. Riverside is based in Chelsea, near Augusta, so confirm roll-off delivery to your Thomaston address and any distance charge when you call.

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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Thomaston regulates street openings, not dumpsters, in the right-of-way

Section 746 of Thomaston's Land Use and Development Ordinance requires a written permit from the Code Enforcement Officer, with the Public Works Director's approval, to cut a curb or build a driveway entrance in a Town street right-of-way. Section 747 says no street or sidewalk opening permit is issued between November 1 and March 15 except for emergencies, and the 2025 fee schedule lists the street opening permit at $50. Those sections cover excavation and driveways, not containers. Chapter 1 of the Town ordinances bars placing any article on a sidewalk so as to block it (section 102.6.10) and bars parking a vehicle across a street while unloading (section 102.6.1), and section 610 of the Parking Ordinance bans parking within the maintained limits of any street from midnight to 6 a.m., December through March. We found no Thomaston permit, fee or time limit written for a dumpster on a Town street. That means the rule is unknown, not that no approval is needed. Keep the container on your own driveway or lot. If it must sit on a Town street or shoulder, call Public Works Director Brandon Allen (207-354-6107, ballen@thomastonmaine.gov) first and get any approval in writing. US Route 1 is a state highway, so ask MaineDOT about its right-of-way.

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What matters locally

The Anna Belle Lane Stump Dump takes residents' demolition debris twice a week

Thomaston's Stump Dump is on Anna Belle Lane off Erin Street, to the right of the Public Works garage, and is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is for Thomaston residents only. Contractors working for a resident must get permission first by calling Public Works at 207-354-2478. You need the purple sticker ($50, good for two years and also valid at the transfer station), sold at the cooperative transfer station on Buttermilk Drive. Accepted demolition materials include asphalt shingles, tar paper, sheetrock, vinyl siding, painted and pressure-treated wood, insulation, flooring and ceiling tiles, mattresses, box springs, furniture, rugs and porcelain or fiberglass fixtures. Plastics such as buckets, tarps and poly, household trash, tires, batteries, oil, asbestos, electronics, fluorescent bulbs and metal are refused. Per-load fees are in a 2025 fee sheet that is a scanned PDF we could not read, so ask Public Works for the current charge.

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Buttermilk Drive transfer station: $250 house clean-outs and item fees

The OHSTT cooperative transfer station at 34 Buttermilk Drive (207-594-0748) serves Thomaston, Owls Head and South Thomaston. It is open Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed on listed holidays that fall on those days. Its posted fee schedule, adopted April 8, 2022 and in effect since May 1, 2022, charges $50 for a two-year sticker, $250 for a house clean-out and $850 a year for a commercial hauler. Item fees include $5 for grills and microwaves; $10 for stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters and dishwashers; and $15 for freezers, refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers. Electronics cost $10 to $40, depending on the item. Check in with the attendant before unloading, because each item goes to a marked area.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Thomaston.

Can I take my renovation debris to the Thomaston Stump Dump instead of renting a dumpster?

Yes, if you are a Thomaston resident and the material is on the accepted list. The Stump Dump on Anna Belle Lane, beside the Public Works garage, is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and takes items such as shingles, sheetrock, vinyl siding, painted or treated wood, insulation, mattresses and furniture. It refuses plastics, household trash, tires, metal, electronics and asbestos. You need the purple sticker ($50 for two years, sold at the Buttermilk Drive transfer station). A contractor working for you must call Public Works at 207-354-2478 for authorization first. The 2025 per-load fees are in a scanned PDF we could not read, so ask Public Works what a load costs.

Sources: [5] · [6]

Does Thomaston require a permit to put a dumpster on a Town street?

We couldn't find a rule either way. Thomaston's Land Use Ordinance requires a $50 permit for street openings and driveway cuts, with none issued from November 1 to March 15 except emergencies, but that covers digging and driveways, not containers. Chapter 1 does prohibit leaving articles that block a sidewalk, and the Parking Ordinance bans parking in the maintained part of any street overnight from December through March. The Town's permits page lists no dumpster or right-of-way permit. Call Public Works (207-354-6107) before placing a container on a Town street, and ask MaineDOT about US Route 1.

Sources: [15] · [16] · [17] · [11]

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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.

Casella — directly reviewed Dumpster Rental in Thomaston, ME page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Riverside Disposal & Recycling — directly reviewed Dumpsters and Rolloffs page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Riverside Disposal & Recycling — directly reviewed Locations page (lists Thomaston) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Riverside Disposal & Recycling — directly reviewed Contact page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Town of Thomaston — directly reviewed Stump Dump page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Town of Thomaston — 2025 Stump Dump Fee Schedule & Acceptable Demo Info (scanned PDF posted by the Town) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
OHSTT Solid Waste Corporation — directly reviewed transfer station home page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
OHSTT Solid Waste Corporation — directly reviewed Fee Schedule (adopted 4/8/22, effective 5/1/22) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Town of South Thomaston — directly reviewed cooperative Transfer Station page (shared facility; older hauler fee) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Town of Thomaston — directly reviewed Public Works page ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Town of Thomaston — directly reviewed Permits, Licenses & Forms page (no dumpster, right-of-way or hauler permit listed) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Town of Thomaston — Street Opening Permit Application (scanned PDF posted by the Town) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Town of Thomaston — Land Use Ordinance Fee Schedule 2025 (PDF, text extracted; street opening permit $50) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Town of Thomaston — directly reviewed Ordinances list ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Town of Thomaston — Chapter 7 Land Use and Development Ordinance with Chapter 10 Definitions (true copy through June 10, 2026; PDF, text searched) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Town of Thomaston — Chapter 1 Government & Organization (updated June 10, 2026; PDF, text searched) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Town of Thomaston — Chapter 6 Parking Ordinance (2017; PDF, text searched) ↗Checked 2026-11-09
Countrywide Disposal (template/broker network page) — seen in search results for Thomaston, ME; not counted as a supplier ↗Checked 2026-11-09

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