Farmington Recycling Center

Small-town recycling center on Dump Road that most Farmington residents use to keep stuff out of the landfill. Folks from surrounding towns swing by with bags of bottles, boxes, and mixed paper; in winter, plan for snow and a bit of slow-moving traffic. The place feels practical and working - not shiny, just useful.

Pull in past a small entrance booth and there’s usually a row of open-top bins and a couple of roll-off containers; the recycling bins are typically off to one side so vehicles can pull up and drop materials. There’s a scale house somewhere near the entrance for weighing truck or trailer loads, so expect to stop twice if weight is charged. Common items handled at centers like this include cardboard, mixed paper, glass and metal cans, and many Maine centers also have seasonal or special drop-offs for electronics or bulky items. Weekends get busier and winter weather can make the yard slippery or slow-moving, so allow extra time.