Landfill

Brewer Landfill

403 Elm St, Brewer, ME 04412

Brewer Landfill is the town's municipal landfill on Elm Street, used by local residents and haulers who need a final place to bury trash. It’s the kind of place people visit with a full trash load or a commercial truck rather than dropping off single items at a transfer station. Expect a working-site feel rather than any sort of retail setup.

Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop at a scale; landfills typically charge by weight so there’s usually a weigh-in and weigh-out. The site itself is open dirt and gravel with piles and heavy equipment moving material around; there’s not much landscaping to speak of. Pull-through lanes are common so large trucks can back up to the dumping area, and commercial loads are generally handled alongside residential ones. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, and winter weather can make the road and tipping areas slippery or slower to access.

Facility Information

Type Landfill
City Brewer
State Maine

Before You Go

  • Tie down tarps and secure loose material before leaving home-loose debris can blow off on the drive and is a real hassle at the scale.
  • Have town ID or your transfer station permit handy; many municipal sites expect proof of residency or authorization before accepting loads.
  • Leave extra travel time in winter or on weekend mornings; heavy equipment and icy surfaces slow dumping operations and create backups.