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Household hazardous waste drop-off in Cumberland County, Maine

In Cumberland County, programs may be called HHW, household chemical waste collection — the listings below use each agency's own name.

2 listings in Cape Elizabeth, Portland. A county site may be open only to residents of that county or of member cities.

Call ahead. Hours, fees, residency rules, appointments and accepted materials change. Check the official page or call before you go. Never mix chemicals, and keep products in their original containers. Every listing links to its official source.

Listings in Cumberland County

• Cape Elizabeth Recycling Center

  Dennison Drive, Cape Elizabeth, ME

  • Permanent drop-off
  • Paint
  • Used motor oil
  • Household batteries
  • Car batteries
  • Propane cylinders
  • Electronics / e-waste
  • +1 more

  Hours: Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Thursday.

  Source: Town of Cape Elizabeth · checked November 9, 2026

• Riverside Recycling Facility Household Hazardous Waste Collection

  910 Riverside Street, Portland, ME

  • Collection event
  • Paint
  • Used motor oil
  • Antifreeze
  • Car batteries
  • Pesticides & garden chemicals
  • Pool chemicals
  • +2 more

  Dates: First Saturday of each month, April through November, 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. If the facility is closed on that Saturday for a holiday, the month’s collection is normally skipped.

  Hours: First Saturday of each month, April through November, 7:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The facility’s general hours are Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; household hazardous waste is accepted only on the first-Saturday schedule.

  Source: City of Portland Riverside Recycling Facility · checked November 9, 2026

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