04/16/2026
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(NEW) Transfer station format, all items will need to be brought to the Alton Town Office Parking LOT. ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐ค๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐.
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Nothing may be dropped off before 8:00 AM Saturday
Proof of Residency Required
Residents must show proof of residency such as:
โข Vehicle registration โข Utility bill with addressโข Tax bill - AND a valid photo ID
2 LOAD LIMIT PER PROPERTY (8ft pickup truck bead or 8ft trailer)
A municipal representative will be onsite verifying residency, name and load limit.
ALL LOOSE ITEMS MUST BE BOXED OR BAGGED
UNBOXED OR UNBAGGED MATERIAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
Miscellaneous household items, washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, compactors, microwaves, file cabinets, water tanks, tables, chairs, couches, beds, mattresses, box springs, radios, stereo equipment, plastic pipe, doors, windows. Carpet (must be in 4-foot sections, rolled and tied).
THIS YEAR WITH NEW FORMAT WE WILL ALSO ACCEPT
โข ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฌ โข ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ โข ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฉ๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ (๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐) See Below โข Electronics (must be separated) See Below
E-WASTE ELECTRONICS & BATTERY CLEAN-UP
The Town of Alton will host an electronics and battery collection at the same time.
PLEASE SEPARATE ALL BATTERIES AND ELECTRONICS
The electronics collection WILL ACCEPT:
โข Computers and electronic devices โข Household batteries โข Rechargeable batteries โข Mercury-containing devices โข Fluorescent bulbs โข Mercury v***r lamps โข Light ballasts โข Compact and long fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
Gas cans. Any containers with glue, tar, solvent, resin, paint, caulking, gas, oil, or stain. Auto parts, demolition debris, wood waste, brush. No items with refrigerant including refrigerators, freezers or air conditioners.
For additional information please contact the Alton Town Office @207-394-2601
As always, we appreciate your participation and help to keep Alton beautiful. We also appreciate everyone patients in working with us on the new format. If anyone is interested in helping volunteer for the cleanup please let the town office know.
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐ฉ
The Town of Alton is transitioning to a transfer station style cleanup to better manage materials, reduce roadside dumping, and improve efficiency for both residents and volunteers. We plan to go back to cleanups both Spring and Fall 2 times per year. Many surrounding communities have already moved to this model, which has resulted in a large increase of materials being brought into Alton during previous roadside cleanup events. This created larger than expected roadside piles and placed additional strain on town resources and cost the town more money. Additionally, the system was being abused, with individuals leaving significant roadside mess that they expected our hauler to clean up. These included large demolition debris piles, broken glass, rotten food, human waste, piles of cement, and uncut carpets.
By moving to a centralized transfer station style cleanup, the Town can better control incoming materials, ensure proper disposal, and reduce the accumulation of debris along public roads.
Benefits of the New Cleanup Format
โข Reduces roadside dumping and large debris piles throughout town
โข Increases what we can accept
โข Ensures materials are handled safely and properly
โข Provides better traffic flow and supervision
โข Improves SAFETY for volunteers and staff
โข Limits out-of-town dumping by requiring proof of residency
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The transfer station style approach allows the Town of Alton to conduct cleanup events twice per year instead of once. The Town plans to offer both a Spring and Fall cleanup, giving residents more opportunities to dispose of materials responsibly. Spring will be the only E-Waste collection.
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With the centralized setup, the Town will also be able to accept additional items that were difficult to manage during roadside cleanups, including tires and propane tanks and batteries. This improves service for residents and reduces illegal dumping.
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Another key factor in moving to this format is the landfill operating schedule. Because the landfill closes at noon on Saturdays, the Town previously did not have enough time or staff to safely collect, transport, and dispose of all roadside materials in a single day. The transfer station model allows materials to be staged, sorted, and transported more efficiently within the available time frame.
