TRANSFER STATION HOURS
Monday~ CLOSED
Tuesday ~ 8 AM- 4 PM
Wednesday~ 8 AM- 4 PM
Thursday ~ CLOSED
Friday ~ 8 AM- 4 PM
Saturday ~ 8 AM- 4 PM
Sunday ~ 8 AM- 4 PM
Transfer Station is at 205 Quaco Road; the end of the paved road.
Transfer Station Attendant
Chris Robbins - (207)348-9320
Before you go...
Stop by the town office and pick up a transfer station sticker for your vehicle.
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ONLY Deer Isle residents and property owners may use the transfer station. Contractors working for a property owner may apply for temporary disposal permits with the Town Manager.
There is a $12 fee for disposing of any appliance containing Freon. A receipt from the Deer Isle Town Office is required.
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Air Conditioners
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Dehumidifiers
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Freezers
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Heat Pumps
- Heat Pump Water Heaters
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Refridgerators
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Water Coolers
Still Good?
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Take It or Leave It Building
Accepting Good Reusable Items
No chemicals, clothes, upholstered furniture, food, liquids
The transfer station cannot accept​
Demolition Debris or Big tires (tractor trailer, dump truck, etc) Contact DMJ Waste in Ellsworth / (207) 667-4333 for possible dispolsal.
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Propane tanks must be presented to the attendant for inspection before displosal.
Household Hazardous Waste
The transfer station cannot accept hazardous waste. Do not bring any toxic chemicals, oil, solvents, paint or other liquids or toxic powders to the transfer station.
Alternatives:
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Agricultural Chemicals: Annual Collection in October
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Motor Oil: Walmart may accept up to five gallons of uncontaminated used motor oil.
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Paint: PaintCare Program: Sherwin Williams, Ellsworth
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Other HHW: Androscogging Valley Council of Governments also see information below.
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Special Collections: Hancock County Planning Commission organizes special HHW collections when funding is available.
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Questions: Contact the Town Manager
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store in Ellsworth is a drop-off location for used architectural paint. Please call them to arrange a drop off time.
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Sherwin Williams Paint
43 Downeast Hwy
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-2150
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Other Locations
S R Tracy Inc
8 Summit Rd, Northeast Harbor
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True Value (Paradis)
31 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor
Universal Waste
Rechargeable Batteries
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We recycle most rechargeable batteries:
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Nickel Cadmium
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Nickel Metal Hydride
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Lithium Ion​
To reduce the risk of fire, please cover the connectors with tape or a plastic bag.
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Single Use Batteries go in the trash.
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Fluoresent Light Bulbs
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We recycle most residential fluorescent and compact fluorescent lightbulbs. Please give them to the attendent for storage
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Electronic Waste
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We recycle some electronic waste, including:
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Televisions
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Computer Monitors
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Laptop Computers
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Mobile Phones
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Printers
Please see the attendent for storage