2025 Solid Waste and Recycling Information

Solid waste and recycling pick up takes place on Wednesdays
When a holiday falls on a Wednesday, check the above calendar for that week’s pick up day
Material must be must be curbside by 7:30 a.m.
Pick-up times may vary due to weather, equipment issues, route changes, etc.
Westport Garbage Tags are $2.50/ea and available for purchase at Kudrinko’s Country Grocer, Lower Mountain Mercantile, Westport Home Hardware, Herlehy Home Building Centre and Town Hall
Garbage Bag Tags are to be put on a clear garbage bag
Westport Small Garbage Bags are $15.00/10 pack and available at Town Hall only
Expired medications should be returned to the pharmacy
NEVER put sharps(needles)/glass/knives in with garbage as they can cause injury to handlers
Material found to be non-compliant will be left at the curb with a sticker identifying the reason
2025 Household Hazardous Waste Days
2025 Yard Waste Pick-up Day is May 20, 2025 (Paper leaf bags)

Portland Transfer Station (PTS) is located at 4427H Old Kingston Road, Portland

PTS is available for disposal of garbage/brush with a dispoal fee that is based on weight
PTS hours are Wednesday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Current disposal rate is $222/ton for garbage and $35/ton for brush with a minimum $10 charge per visit
Scrap metal, electronics and tires (clean/off the rim) are free
Payment can be made by debit, credit and cash
Recycling is not accepted at the PTS