City of Rockland Department of Public Services

City of Rockland Department of Public Services The City of Rockland Department of Public Services is comprised of the transfer station, public works and recreation department.

🚨 Today's the day! 🚨Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is TODAY—Saturday, August 15, starting at 9 AM at the Rockl...
08/15/2026

🚨 Today's the day! 🚨

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is TODAY—Saturday, August 15, starting at 9 AM at the Rockland Transfer Station (400 Limerock Street).

REMINDER:
This is your chance to safely dispose of hazardous items and help keep Rockland clean and safe!

🔹 For Rockland residents only—please bring your transfer station sticker or proof of residency.
🔹 1 unit FREE per resident (5 gallons or 20 pounds of hazardous waste). Additional units: $35 each.
🔹 Latex paint and architectural finishes are FREE and don’t count toward your unit!

Wondering what counts as hazardous waste? Here are some examples:
- Paints (oil/alkyd & latex), stains, thinners, paint st*****rs
- Solvents, varnishes, adhesives, rubber cement
- Waste fuels, engine degreaser, brake fluid, antifreeze, oils
- Pesticides, insecticides, w**d killers, moth balls
- Hobby & artist supplies, photography chemicals, cleaners, drain openers
- Swimming pool chemicals, aerosol cans (no empty containers), driveway sealers (oil base only)
- Old fire extinguishers, compressed gas cylinders, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors

❌ Please DO NOT bring:
- Asbestos (call ME DEP at 1-800-452-1942 or EPI at 786-7390)
- Commercial/industrial waste (Call ME DEP at 1-800-452-1942 or EPI at 1-877- 846-0447)
- Infectious & biological waste (Call your local Hospital for instructions on how to dispose)
- PCB ballasts, thermometers, thermostats

🚨 Don’t Miss Out! 🚨Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is TOMORROW—Saturday, August 15, starting at 9 AM at the Roc...
08/14/2026

🚨 Don’t Miss Out! 🚨

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is TOMORROW—Saturday, August 15, starting at 9 AM at the Rockland Transfer Station (400 Limerock Street).

This is your chance to safely dispose of hazardous items and help keep Rockland clean and safe!

🔹 For Rockland residents only—please bring your transfer station sticker or proof of residency.
🔹 1 unit FREE per resident (5 gallons or 20 pounds of hazardous waste). Additional units: $35 each.
🔹 Latex paint and architectural finishes are FREE and don’t count toward your unit!

Wondering what counts as hazardous waste? Here are some examples:
- Paints (oil/alkyd & latex), stains, thinners, paint st*****rs
- Solvents, varnishes, adhesives, rubber cement
- Waste fuels, engine degreaser, brake fluid, antifreeze, oils
- Pesticides, insecticides, w**d killers, moth balls
- Hobby & artist supplies, photography chemicals, cleaners, drain openers
- Swimming pool chemicals, aerosol cans (no empty containers), driveway sealers (oil base only)
- Old fire extinguishers, compressed gas cylinders, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors

❌ Please DO NOT bring:
- Asbestos (call ME DEP at 1-800-452-1942 or EPI at 786-7390)
- Commercial/industrial waste (Call ME DEP at 1-800-452-1942 or EPI at 1-877- 846-0447)
- Infectious & biological waste (Call your local Hospital for instructions on how to dispose)
- PCB ballasts, thermometers, thermostats

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Saturday, August 15, 9 AMPlease note that the Household Hazardous Waste Collect...
08/12/2026

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, August 15, 9 AM

Please note that the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day this coming Saturday, August 15th at the Transfer Station will begin at 9 am, not 8 am!
Thank you for understanding!

Holiday update! The Transfer Station is OPEN tomorrow, Friday, July 3, but will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4, for Indep...
07/02/2026

Holiday update! The Transfer Station is OPEN tomorrow, Friday, July 3, but will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!

SWIMMING ALERT: For your safety, beginning today, Thursday, June 25, swimming at Johnson Memorial Park’s Chickawaukie La...
06/25/2026

SWIMMING ALERT: For your safety, beginning today, Thursday, June 25, swimming at Johnson Memorial Park’s Chickawaukie Lake is NOT advised due to elevated E. coli levels. Please avoid entering the water until further notice. We’ll update you as soon as it’s safe to swim again!

Today, Tuesday, June 9, Broadway will be CLOSED from Park St. to Limerock St. due to water main repairs by Maine Water. ...
06/09/2026

Today, Tuesday, June 9, Broadway will be CLOSED from Park St. to Limerock St. due to water main repairs by Maine Water. Please plan ahead and use alternate routes—work is expected to last most of the day, and possibly longer. Thank you for your patience!

Cedar Street is currently down to one lane between Old County Road and North Main Street while crews rebuild the sidewal...
05/29/2026

Cedar Street is currently down to one lane between Old County Road and North Main Street while crews rebuild the sidewalks in the area. This work will continue over the next several weeks, so please plan for extra travel time and use caution when driving, biking, or walking through the area.

Thanks for your patience as these improvements move forward!

Heads up, Rockland! The Public Services Department’s paving company will be working at Harbor Park starting this morning...
05/11/2026

Heads up, Rockland! The Public Services Department’s paving company will be working at Harbor Park starting this morning, Monday, May 11, weather permitting. They expect to wrap up the project in just one day. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

🍂 Spring Leaf & Brush Pick-Up starts today in the South End! Our Public Services team will work its way north over the n...
05/04/2026

🍂 Spring Leaf & Brush Pick-Up starts today in the South End!
Our Public Services team will work its way north over the next month, collecting leaves, brush, and garden debris from your curb. Pick-up happens weekdays between 6:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., so please have your items ready!
For details and a full schedule, visit www.rocklandmaine.gov/leafpickup.

🚧 Attention Rockland residents! 🚧 Orient Street will be fully closed to all traffic starting Wednesday, May 6, through T...
05/04/2026

🚧 Attention Rockland residents!
🚧 Orient Street will be fully closed to all traffic starting Wednesday, May 6, through Tuesday, May 26. Please plan ahead and use alternate routes. Thank you for your patience!

Address

270 Pleasant Street
Rockland, ME
04841

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12075940307

Website

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