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Wiscasset Transfer Station at 78 Fowle Hill Rd is the town transfer station most locals use for household drop-offs instead of driving out to a distant landfill. Trucks compact material here and haul it off to a landfill elsewhere. Expect a practical, no-frills site used for regular trash and cleanup trips.
Pull up to a small entrance booth and be prepared for a scale - many transfer stations weigh vehicles so stopping again on the way out is common. The yard is utilitarian: lanes, containers or compactors, and trucks coming and going, with recycling bins typically set to one side. Drive slowly through the lanes since space can be tight for bigger vehicles. Weekends tend to get backed up, especially during spring cleanup season.
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Before You Go
- Sort recyclables and bulky items at home so unloading goes quickly and smoothly.
- Secure loose loads with a tarp or straps to prevent debris from blowing out during the trip.
- If possible, aim for a weekday or early-morning visit; weekends and spring cleanup times are the busiest.
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