Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Rangeley Transfer Station is the small town transfer spot on Loon Lake Road where locals drop off household trash to be compacted and hauled out. Neighbors who don’t want to drive to a distant landfill use it for routine loads and cleanup runs. Expect a modest, functional setup typical of Maine's rural transfer stations.
Drive in to a single-lane entrance with a small attendant booth near the driveway; vehicles usually pull up next to the booth for a quick check before moving on. The tipping area and compactor are on the far side, so plan to back up or walk a short distance to unload depending on vehicle type. Recycling bins and container areas are often clustered to one side of the site, and loads are consolidated here before being trucked elsewhere. Winter can make the access road and yard slippery or plowed, so extra time and care are common during colder months.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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