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1. When is the Transfer Station open?

The Transfer Station, located at 386 Willie Hill Road in Wells, is open
Tuesday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday - 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Closed on Holidays. Hours subject to change.

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2. How do I dispose of trash?

Residents are required to purchase a roll of Pay-As-You Throw bags. These bags are orange in color with the town seal imprinted on the side of the bag. Bags are available in 3 sizes:

• 15 gallon for $7.50 for a roll of 5 bags
• 33 gallon for $10 for a roll of 5 bags
• 45 gallon for $20 for a roll of 5 bags.

Bags must be tied shut with nothing sticking out. Bags must then be brought to the Wells Transfer Station for proper disposal. An attendant can direct you to the appropriate area for trash disposal.

Large waste and bulky items that do not fit in the orange bags are subject to extra fees. An attendant must evaluate the item, determine a fee and receive payment prior to placing the item in the disposal area. More Information about Pay as You Throw

3. Where can I buy the orange Pay-As-You-Throw trash bags?

The bags are sold are various locations around town:

• Aubuchon Hardware
  1165 Post Road
• Clipper Mart
  329 Post Road
• Cumberland Farms
  1547 Post Road
• Hannaford Supermarket
  107 Wells Plaza
• Rite Aid
  1036 Post Road
• Spiller's Farm Store
  1054 Branch Road
• Wells Super Food Market
  1517 Post Road
• Wells Town Hall
  208 Sanford Road

More Information about Pay as You Throw

4. How do I recycle?

Recycling is free. The more you recycle the less trash you will generate and more you can save on orange bag purchases. Separate your recyclables at home ahead of time to reduce time and congestion when delivering your recycling to the Transfer Station. More Information

5. Where can I take my leftover Paint?

Aubuchon Hardware and Sherwin Williams in Wells. For Households and Businesses; Limit = 5 gallons per visit. More Information on Leftover Paint