FAQs • Windham, ME • CivicEngage

Does the town pick up my trash?: If you are a resident of the town, whether by rental, lease, or ownership the answer is yes.
If you are a business, the answer is no. For commercial entities, you may use the Riverside Recycling Facility at 910 Riverside Street in Portland. FMI, please call 797-6200. FMI please call 854-5353.

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1. Does the town pick up my trash?: If you are a resident of the town, whether by rental, lease, or ownership the answer is yes.
If you are a business, the answer is no. For commercial entities, you may use the Riverside Recycling Facility at 910 Riverside Street in Portland. FMI, please call 797-6200. FMI please call 854-5353.

2. My Trash/Recycle did not get picked up? What do I do?: Were your trash and recycling bins at the curb before 7 a.m. on your specified day? If not, please be sure to have everything out at the curb by 7 a.m. Was your trash in Windham Trash Bags? If not, you can pick them up at many stores in Windham also at The Town Office or Public Works. Also if your recycling bin was left, check to be sure there isn't anything in the bin that should not be there. Please keep your Windham trash bags separated from the recycle bin. If your uncertain about what you can recycle call Public Works Department at 892-1909, we will be happy to assist you. For additional information please check our Windham Recycles page.
Windham Recycles Page

3. My trash and recyclables were out before 7 a.m. but collection was missed. Now what?: Please call Public Works at 892-1909 so that they can arrange for your trash and/or recyclables to be picked up.

4. I have more recyclables than my Windham Recycles! bin can handle. What can I do?: You may use an additional bin! Any sturdy bin or box can be used, but it has to be approximately the same size as the Windham purple bin (ex. a laundry basket).

5. How much do the Windham trash bags cost?: The cost is $13.50 for 10 of the 13 gallon bags and $13.50 for 5 of the 30 gallon bags. This ensures that the Windham Recycles! Program continues to be funded by those that use it.

6. Does the Town have a bulky waste drop-off site or collection program?: No, the Town does not have a program or a site. Click on this link for some area Bulky Waste Drop Off Sites.

7. My road is in disrepair? Will you fix it?: That depends on a couple of factors. Is it a state or town road? Is the road private? Please call us at 892-1909 and let us know about the problem road.

8. There is a speed limit sign or traffic sign that is almost impossible to see because it's cracked and looks run-down. Can you do something about that?: Please call us at 892-1909 and let us know about the problem sign. We are in the process of replacing much of the town's signage with advanced technology signs that will reflect much better at night and be more visible during the daytime.

9. The stripes on Route 302 are impossible to see. Will there be something done about that?: We have re-striped a portion of North Windham with a newer paint that is supposed to be brighter for a longer period of time.

10. My road has not been plowed yet, why?: We have 14 employees to plow and have and a sub-contractor that work tirelessly to make sure the roads and clear and ice-free. If you think we may have missed your road, please call us at 892-1909.

11. Is it true that I can get sand to use on my driveway for free?: Yes! We allow you to pick up two five gallon buckets of sand. That may not sound like a lot, but your back may not agree! Please note: You must bring your own buckets and a shovel.

12. There is a dead animal on the road, could you please clean it up?: For animals, please call the animal Control Officer at 892-2525. For Deer or moose please call Public Works at 892-1909.