Household Waste
Curbside Collection
Place trash containers curbside no later than 7:00am on the day of pickup.
The trash collection street list and map linked below.
Changes to Curbside Collection Beginning July 1, 2026
The Town of Scarborough is partnering with Garbage to Garden to bring enhanced waste collection services to all Scarborough households. Beginning July 1st, Garbage to Garden will be our new contracted service provider for trash and recycling collection (in place of Casella). There will be no changes to the schedule or routes.
What's new? Curbside composting will now be available as an opt-in service, making it easier than ever to reduce what goes to the landfill right from your doorstep. Scarborough residents are already making a difference — and now there are even more ways to build on that progress. Read the full press release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coming soon
Collection Schedule
Holiday Schedule
Trash collection MAY be affected by the following holidays:
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
- SOMETIMES on Independence Day (check annually for updated information)
Occasionally, trash collection will NOT be affected by these holidays. Any updates to the schedule will be posted here as well as on the Town's Facebook page.
Storm Day Collection
Trash will be collected on storm days, even if there is no school. Only extreme weather conditions will prevent trucks from going out. Any updates to the schedule will be posted here as well as on the Town's Facebook page.
Trash Carts
Trash carts are picked up and emptied by extended arms on automated trucks. Be sure to leave a few feet of space between and around your trash and recycling carts. Carts placed too closely together do not provide enough room for the truck arm to reach, grasp, and return the carts.
Winter Trash Cart Placement
Wait until the day of your scheduled pickup to place carts curbside. Do not put carts out on the side of the road overnight. Place carts back from snow banks. The arm on the automated truck has a reach of about 12 feet, so if the cart is set back in your driveway, your materials will still get picked up. Remove empty containers from the side of the road as soon as possible.
Overflow
Recycling Overflow
As an additional resource, the town of Scarborough provides a ‘Silver Bullet’ for recycling of paper, plastic, cans, & cardboard.
Silver Bullet Location
Scarborough Public Works - 20 Washington Avenue - Scarborough, ME 04074
(Available 24/7 - Electronically monitored)
Please remember:
- Cardboard boxes should be broken down prior to being discarded.
- Absolutely no large/bulky items, electronic, or hazardous waste are to be placed in or outside of the silver bullets. Silver bullets are electronically monitored 24/7.
Household Compost Disposal
Compost bins are available at Scarborough Public Works for residents to dispose of their household compost at no cost. The service provider is We Compost It!/Agri-Cycle.
Yard Waste Disposal
The Town of Scarborough is contracted with the Casella Transfer Station, located at 594 County Road, near Smiling Hill Farm (just over the line in Westbrook). Residents may dispose of grass clippings, leaves, and small amounts of household brush at this location free of charge—be prepared to show proof of residency. Residents may also dispose of bulky items, for a fee. See the full list of disposal fees.
Casella Transfer Station Hours of Operation (for Residential Drop Off)
Tuesday - 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday - 8:00am-4:00pm
Saturday - 8:00am-1:00pm
For more information, please contact the Casella Transfer Station at (207) 253-5751.