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No! Due to DOT regulations, we cannot transport a dumpster that is filled higher than the maximum load level. The customer is responsible for unloading contents exceeding the maximum height.
All equipment, trucks, and employees are fully licensed for your protection and peace of mind.
Often times we can deliver your dumpster the same day. It is preferred that you schedule in advance. One to two days is acceptable. Three to seven days is preferred.
If you need to cancel your order, please call a minimum of 24 hours before your scheduled delivery.
Please call us at (207) 884-8268 to arrange for a longer rental.
WFT Rubbish Disposal accepts cash, checks, and all major credit cards for payment.
NO! Please never attempt to move a container on your own. Please call us, we can usually accommodate special situations.
Sure. You can find tips for safely disposing of “Household Hazardous Waste” on the Maine Department of Environmental Protection website. http://www.maine.gov/dep/waste/publications/hhwbroch.html
What exactly is considered Household Hazardous Waste?
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) refers to common consumer products found in most homes that contain chemicals posing a potential threat to the environment or public health if disposed of incorrectly. Examples include electronic items like televisions and computer monitors, automotive products such as used oil, gasoline, or antifreeze, swimming pool chemicals, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury-containing devices like older thermometers and thermostats, all types of batteries, leftover paint, and garden pesticides.
Why are items like my old TV and computer considered hazardous?
Televisions and computer monitors can be hazardous because they often contain elements such as mercury paste, mercury gas, and leaded glass. Additionally, the circuit boards inside computers may possess unsafe levels of lead and cadmium. Your town's local municipal solid waste facility might offer recycling for these electronics, so it's best to inquire with them directly. If they don't accept these items, the "Help ME Recycle" online map is a useful resource for locating nearby recycling and disposal facilities for electronic waste in Maine. Recycling these devices allows for the recovery of valuable components and helps lessen the discharge of toxic substances into our surroundings.
How should I handle old gasoline and used motor oil?
If you have leftover gasoline in power equipment, such as a lawnmower, you can purchase a fuel stabilizer to extend its life and allow it to remain in the equipment. Alternatively, very small quantities of old gasoline (one to two gallons at most) can typically be diluted by adding them to your car's gas tank. For used motor oil, some Maine towns provide collection points at their transfer stations or landfills. Many local garages also accept waste oil from their customers, so checking with your preferred mechanic is a good idea. Similarly, old antifreeze can often be recycled into a clean, reusable product, and numerous larger auto service centers possess equipment to perform this recycling process for your unwanted antifreeze.
What types of waste contain mercury, and how should they be managed?
Mercury is a key ingredient in fluorescent lamps and can also be present in older thermometers and thermostats. If these items break or are thrown in the trash instead of being recycled, they risk releasing damaging amounts of mercury. In Maine, many transfer stations and retail stores accept used fluorescent lamps for proper recycling. A good alternative is to switch to LED lightbulbs. For your unwanted mercury-containing bulbs, be sure to utilize one of the many free collection sites available. When you replace an old mercury thermostat with a newer model, you can often get a $5 in-store coupon by turning in the old one for recycling at a participating local hardware store. Alternatively, your heating contractor may take your old mercury thermostat for recycling and receive a $5 incentive.
What is the correct way to dispose of different kinds of batteries?
Various types of batteries exist, and improper disposal can lead to pollution. When purchasing a new lead-acid battery for your vehicle, you can avoid a $10 "core" fee by returning your old battery to the retailer at the point of purchase; this ensures it gets recycled. For rechargeable batteries (like those in cell phones or power tools), visit www.call2recycle.org to locate a free drop-off site; many retailers that sell these batteries also offer this take-back service. Standard single-use batteries, once depleted, can generally be disposed of with your regular household trash, or you have the option to buy a special recycling box online for them.
My local transfer station doesn't accept liquid paint. What are my options?
If the paint is still in good, usable condition, consider offering it to local schools or non-profit groups that might need it for art projects or stage productions. Maine benefits from a paint stewardship program operated by PaintCare, a non-profit organization established by paint manufacturers. This program facilitates the collection and recycling of both latex and oil-based paints at numerous retail locations and transfer stations across the state. For details and to find a drop-off location near you, visit PaintCare’s Maine Program website. Note that some items, such as aerosol spray cans and marine paints, are typically not accepted through this program
What is the best way to dispose of pesticides and other household chemicals?
For the disposal of unwanted pesticides, your first step should be to contact the Maine Board of Pesticide Control at 207-287-2731. They can inform you about any upcoming collection events in your vicinity. Pesticides might also be accepted at local household hazardous waste collection programs. If your town isn't currently organizing such an event, it is generally legally permissible to dispose of these items in your standard household trash or to store them safely until a collection program becomes available. Always check the product's container label for any specific disposal guidance provided by the manufacturer.
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