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Aroostook Valley Solid Waste in Ashland is the town's main drop-off for household trash and common recycling/yard-waste services. Neighbors from around the area bring pickup loads and small trailers here, especially on weekends and during spring cleanup season.
Drive up the gravel access road to a small attendant booth near the entrance and be prepared to slow down; there's usually a scale you cross, so vehicles stop twice. The site is open and a little rough - think piles, bins, and a few compacted areas rather than paved lanes everywhere. Pull up to the appropriate pile or bin as directed by signs or attendants, then back out the same way; larger trucks and trailers need extra room to maneuver. Winter changes things: snowbanks can narrow lanes and make backing trickier, so plan extra time when it’s cold.
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Before You Go
- Sort loads in the truck before driving in so unloading goes quickly - it cuts down on shuffling around and saves time when there’s a line.
- Bring gloves, a tarp, and a good grip on smaller items; footing can be muddy or icy depending on the season.
- Avoid peak times if possible - weekend mornings and spring cleanup weekends are when lines form and it can slow to a crawl.
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