Location and Hours
- Address: 191 Alder Park Road
- Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm; Saturday, 7:00am to 3:00pm
- Closed: Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
- Phone: (207) 445-2014, option 2
Staff
- Site Supervisor: Thomas Maraggio
- Staff: Joshua Watson, Jacqueline Babin, and Paul Bunker
- Director of Public Services: Shawn Reed
Access Permit
Since October 23, 2023, all vehicles entering the Transfer Station must have an access permit. The policy was most recently updated on October 6, 2025.
- Permit fee: $2.00 per year, per vehicle
Permit rules vary depending on your situation:
- China and Palermo year-round residents
- Camp or seasonal property owners
- Work vehicles
- Short-term rental properties
See the full access policy for details on which category applies to you.
- Access policy: Transfer Station Access Policy, updated October 6, 2025 (PDF)
- Fee schedule: China/Palermo Transfer Station Fee Schedule, effective June 1, 2026 (PDF)
Albion residents are no longer permitted to use the Transfer Station unless a separate agreement is in place for 2025.
What You Can Recycle
The Transfer Station accepts a range of recycling categories. See the current acceptable-materials list for details.
- Acceptable materials list: What Is Acceptable?, listed on the Documents page
- Paint disposal: PaintCare program information
Free-for-the-Taking Building
The Free-for-the-Taking building lets residents take usable items for free. The following items are not allowed in the building:
- Electronics
- Mattresses
- Chemicals
- Weapons
To volunteer with the Free-for-the-Taking building, contact the Transfer Station.
Migration note: verified contact needed from the town before launch.
China/Palermo Solid Waste Agreement
The Town of China and the Town of Palermo share a Solid Waste Disposal Agreement.
Browse all Transfer Station documents and agreements on the Documents page
Mission Statement
- Mission statement: Transfer Station Mission Statement (PDF)
Migration note: one or more documents referenced on the source page could not be matched to a file in the document inventory. The link now points to the Documents page. Confirm the correct file with the town before launch.