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 infomation on each event!


Bulky Item Pickup Week
May 2024 - Date TBD

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 AcceptedItems NOT Accepted
Bathroom Fixtures, i.e. toiletNo wood products (i.e. pallets, picnic tables, fencing)
Box SpringsNo appliances containing freon (i.e. fridge, freezer, or air conditioners)

Washers & Dryers

No brush, construction, demolition, remodeling debris
Rolled Area CarpetsNo Hazardous Waste
ChairsNo propane tanks
DressersNo windows/glass items
BicyclesNo yard/tree waste
Large Metal Items i.e. water heaterNo liquid waste
Oversized plastic toysNo plastic bags/boxes of small items
MattressesNo clothing/textiles
ReclinersNo tires with rims
SofasNo computers, monitors, or TV's
StovesNo fluorescent light bulbs
TablesNo Microwaves, dehumidifiers, refrigerators, or air conditioners
2 Tires without rims 

Paint cans (open + dried out)

 

Confidential Shredding 
October 2024 TBD

9am to 1pm

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Please take advantage of this opportunity to safeguard your personal information and prevent identity theft. Simply load all paper to be shredded into bags or boxes, removing any plastic items (metal paper clips & staples are okay).

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:

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.