Special Trash & Recycling Events
The special waste events are right around the corner! All questions should be directed to the Public Works Department at 207-829-2220 or by emailing Laura. See below for more information on each event!
May 13- 17, 2024
Bulky Item Pickup was designed to assist the residents of Cumberland in the disposal of large, oversized items that cannot fit into the green trash bags during weekly trash/recycling collection.
- If an item, or group of items, fits in a town trash bag, the material is not considered a bulky item and will not be collected.
- Bulky items will be picked up on your regular trash collection day.
- Only residential waste is accepted - no commercial trash is permitted.
- Items not accepted curbside may be taken to Riverside Recycling in Portland for a fee.
- Please consider donating any items that are in new or gently used condition:
Items Accepted | Items NOT Accepted |
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Bathroom Fixtures, i.e. toilet | No wood products (i.e. pallets, picnic tables, fencing) |
Box Springs | No appliances containing freon (i.e. fridge, freezer, or air conditioners) |
Washers & Dryers | No brush, construction, demolition, remodeling debris |
Rolled Area Carpets | No Hazardous Waste |
Chairs | No propane tanks |
Dressers | No windows/glass items |
Bicycles | No yard/tree waste |
Large Metal Items i.e. water heater | No liquid waste |
Oversized plastic toys | No plastic bags/boxes of small items |
Mattresses | No clothing/textiles |
Recliners | No tires with rims |
Sofas | No computers, monitors, or TV's |
Stoves | No fluorescent light bulbs |
Tables | No Microwaves, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, or air conditioners |
2 Tires without rims | |
Paint cans (open + dried out) |
Confidential Shredding
October 2024 TBD
9am to 1pm
Bring them to the Public Works Garage where they will be shredded in your presence. We will ask that you take your containers, bags and boxes home with you for curbside disposal. This event is for residential paperwork only, no commercial business.
Universal Waste Collection
October 2024 TBD
9am - 1pm
This is a free event for Cumberland residents. The following items may be brought to Public Works at 23 Drowne Road for disposal:
These are the only items that will be accepted this year: |
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Computers TV's |
Monitors Printers |
Telephones Any electronic cords or connecters |
Fluorescent bulbs Batteries |
Speakers Game Consoles |
VCR/DVD players Digital Clocks |
Freon containing devices like air conditioners, microwave ovens, dehumidifiers and mini fridges will not be accepted. Please do not bring items prior to 9am on the day of the event.