Camden Transfer Station

Camden Transfer Station on Union Street is the town transfer station used by Rockport and nearby residents to drop off household trash and recyclables. Located in a small coastal Maine town, it’s the sort of place people swing by instead of driving out to a distant landfill. Summer and winter rhythms change how busy it feels, with winter weather sometimes making access slower.

Pull in past a small entrance booth and get ready to maneuver a short drive into the tipping/compaction area; transfer stations are where loads are compacted and then trucked out. There’s usually a scale or check point near the entrance, and recycling containers and sorting areas tend to sit to one side of the main pad. The site is typically gravel or paved with visible piles or bays for different materials, and weekends-especially spring cleanup weekends-can form a line of cars. Drive slowly on-site, watch for heavy equipment, and plan extra time if roads are icy in winter.