A Wells Transfer Station permit is required for any use of the Transfer Station. All residents must display a valid permit on their vehicle to enter and dispose of waste.
NO ENTRY is permitted without a Town-issued Transfer Station permit.
- Sticker Location: Must be affixed to the inside of the driver's side windshield no more than four inches from the bottom of the windshield.
- A permit is required for EACH VEHICLE entering the Transfer Station, regardless of household size.
- Taxpayer permits are issued with the VEHICLE REGISTRATION printed on them.
Fee
$5.00 per permit
Where to Purchase
Permits may be purchased:
- In person at Wells Town Hall, 208 Sanford Road, Wells, ME 04090, during regular business hours
- Online through the Town's permit portal:
- By mail:
Residents may also combine Transfer Station access and beach parking by purchasing a single annual Multi-Use Permit, for $50.00.
All Taxpayer Transfer Station permits are valid for the CALENDAR YEAR in which they are purchased and must be renewed annually. A new sticker must be placed on the designated vehicle each year.
A GRACE PERIOD is in effect through the end of January to allow residents and taxpayers time to purchase their 2026 passes. Your 2025 permit will remain valid during the grace period.
Please have your vehicle registration available when purchasing your permit to ensure timely service.
Temporary Passes for Commercial Contractors
All temporary passes are issued to the property owner for the disposal of debris generated from a property within the Town of Wells.
They may be obtained from the Town Hall by showing a signed copy of the contract for the construction work to be performed between the Commercial Contractor and the Town of Wells property owner.
Temporary passes are valid for the timeframe specified in the contract.
To dispose of debris, the Commercial Contractor must make prior arrangements with the Transfer Station Manager to ensure that there is adequate space to accept the debris at the Transfer Station.
Fee
Forms and Policies
2026 Transfer Station and Multi-Use Permit By-Mail Request Form
2025 Transfer Station Permit Policy