Skowhegan, ME Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

The Solid Waste Management Ordinance (Chapter 31, adopted at the 1994 Annual Town Meeting and amended at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting) applies under Section 3 to all domestic, commercial, and industrial producers of solid waste in the Town of Skowhegan. Section 7 defines the Solid Waste Management Facility as the recycling areas and transfer station located on the Steward Hill Road, and Section 8 has the Board of Selectpersons administer the ordinance and adopt written Rules and Regulations for the facility.

The Rules and Regulations, amended June 8, 2026 by the Selectmen and effective July 1, 2026, set the schedule in Part V.A. The facility operates on days and during hours established by the Select Board and as posted, and the current hours must be posted on the Town's official website and at the facility. The printed schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., year-round, unless otherwise posted, and the Town reserves the right to modify hours of operation as necessary.

Section 10 adds the closure rules. The facility is closed on all legal holidays officially recognized under the Town of Skowhegan Personnel Policy, and the ordinance does not list those dates. The Solid Waste Supervisor can also close it for specified reasons, including adverse weather conditions or other emergencies, as deemed necessary. Section 10 limits who can use the facility: residents of Skowhegan, non-resident taxpayers, contractors generating waste from projects within Skowhegan, commercial businesses located within Skowhegan, and other entities the Selectpersons have a contractual agreement with.

Residents delivering waste must display a Residential Disposal Permit on the vehicle (Section 9). Use of the facility is at the strict direction of the Staff, and a person who violates staff directives can face prosecution, a fine, or loss of access under Sections 11 and 12.