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

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

10/08/2026

Please note: Performance Paving will have the southbound lane of Broadway from Limerock to Park St. closed for paving this morning, Thursday, October 8. This should take a few hours.

10/06/2026

Come join our Team! The City of Rockland is seeking a Mechanic for the Public Services Department. Click the link below to learn more!
https://www.rocklandmaine.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=101&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Mechanic-24

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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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