Bucksport Transfer Station

Bucksport Transfer Station at 16 Transfer Station Rd is the small town transfer station most locals use when they don't want to drive to a distant landfill. People bring household bags, bulky items and recyclables here; the facility compacts trash and trucks it out. It’s the kind of place residents stop at a few times a year for cleanouts and seasonal pickups.

Expect a modest, workmanlike site rather than anything fancy - a driveway, an entrance point with an attendant booth is typical for this type of transfer station, and there’s usually a place to pull up, unload and move on. Vehicles are directed to drop off at compacting areas or collection pits, so be ready to follow simple traffic flow and park a short distance from the drop-off. Lines can form on weekends and during spring cleanup, and winter weather often makes the ramps and access roads slippery. Bring a tarp or straps for loose loads and be prepared to wait a few minutes while trash is handled and compacted.