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Town of Brunswick
Public Works Department
9 Industry Rd, Brunswick, Maine 04011
207.725.6654 (FAX 725.6655)

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Problems with Trash or Recycling Collection?
If you have a problem or question regarding our curbside trash collection service you should call
Pine Tree Waste directly at 1-888-857-0800
and ask for Customer Service.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Traffic Alert
Maine St Work Zone
Storm Drain Project
Replacement of a major section of the storm drain system on Maine Street started April 27th. The work is expected to be on-going daily from April to August. The Department of Public Works advises drivers to seek alternate routes during construction and to expect delays or detours.

Contractor Harry C. Crooker & Sons will have crews working 12 hours each day, six days a week to replace 6,500 lineal feet of storm drain piping on Maine Street starting just south of Richards Drive and extending to Page Street. The project also includes replacing 95 catch basins on Maine Street and Park Row in the same area.

The new storm drain line is expected to alleviate frequent flooding on Maine Street and Park Row, according to Public Works Director John Foster. The town of Brunswick and Bowdoin College will share the approximately $900,000 cost of the project.

If anyone has any questions or issues with the work as it proceeds they are asked to call Public Works at 725-6654.
Common Recycling Questions
 The following is a list of answers to the most frequently asked recycling questions we receive:
  • Plastic bags/plastic film. Plastic bags and any type of plastic film are not recyclable under our program. Several local supermarkets accept plastic bags for recycling.
  • Driveway Sealer Container The plastic containers for driveway sealer are not recyclable due to the residue of sealer that remains in the container after use. Empty and dry driveway sealer containers must go in the trash after use of all product.
  • Wood items of any type are not recyclable under our curbside program, especially the small wood crates containing clementines sold at the supermarkets. Small items may be put in your trash and wood items are accepted for recycling at the landfill (there is a disposal charge).
  • Dog and cat food bags are not recyclable. They contain a film liner that makes them unacceptable under our current program. Please put these bags in the trash.
  • Please put recyclables in your blue box, a similar type container or a trash can providing it is clearly labeled as containing recycling. Recyclable items in plastic bags will not be collected as the plastic bag is not recyclable.
  • Styrofoam type materials are not recyclable even if they are stamped with the recycling chasing arrow symbol and number. Please put styrofoam items (including meat trays, certain coffee cups, preformed packaging pieces) in your trash.
  • Only metal cans are recyclable under our curbside program. If you have other metal items (appliances, car parts, curtain rods, metal lawn chairs, etc.) they can only be recycled at the landfill (there is a disposal charge).
  • Only plastic "containers" are recyclable under our curbside program. If you have plastic toys, plastic chairs or other plastic items they are not recyclable at this time and you can either put them in your trash or donate them to a local charity.
  • Only glass jars are recyclable under our program. If you have window glass, mirrors, dishes, etc., they will have to be disposed of at our landfill (disposal charge will apply).
  • Clothing items are not recyclable under our program. We recommend you give your clothing to Goodwill or charitable agency of your choice. Clothing may be disposed of at our landfill (disposal charge will apply).
  • Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL's) contain mercury and may not be put in either the recycling or trash. A number of local stores will accept the bulbs for recycling. Please visit the www.efficiencymaine.com website for a complete listing of local stores.
  • Batteries must be disposed of based on the type:
    1. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled and not put in the trash. Brunswick has drop off boxes for rechargeable batteries at the landfill, Town Hall, Public Works and the library.
    2. Flashlight batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9 volt, alkaline or non-alkaline) may be put in the trash. Years ago they contained mercury but that has long been discontinued in their manufacture and they may be safely put in the trash.
    3. Button batteries are deemed hazardous and need to be safely stored and brought to the Town's fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection program.
    4. Special lithium ion non-rechargeable batteries (usually for digital cameras) are deemed hazardous and need to be safely stored and brought to the Town's fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection program.
Map Locating Landfill/Public Works Office
Saturday, July 4th
Curbside Collection
As Usual on Friday, 7/3
 Public Works announces it will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. For those on Friday's curbside route the collection will take place as usual on Friday. Please remember to have both your trash and recycling curbside by 7 a.m. on Friday, July 3rd

All Town offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. The Graham Road Landfill will be open on Friday, 7/3 (8am to 3:30 pm) but will be closed on Saturday, July 4th.
Disposal of Brush
and Tree Limbs
 The Town of Brunswick does not provide curbside collection of brush or tree limbs. Residents may bring brush or tree limbs (maximum 18" diameter, 4 foot length) to the town's Graham Road Landfill and there is no disposal fee for such items when brought by the resident (annual $5 permit is required). We understand the ice storm in December and heavy wet snow in February did take down a number of tree limbs but each property owner is responsible for disposal of such limbs.
Household Hazardous
Waste Collection

Public Works has tentatively scheduled a Fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for October 17, 2009 if the budget is approved by the Town Council for this event.

If you have household hazardous waste material you need to dispose of before October there is a facility at the City of Lewiston Transfer Station, 424 River Rd, that will accept such material on the first and third Saturday of the month from May thru November. This is the Maine Environmental Depot facility and it is open from 8 am to noon only on two Saturdays per month. Their is a disposal fee and payment is required by cash or check only. FMI on this facility you may call them during business hours at 786-7390 or visit their website at envdepot.com
Brunswick Trash Bag Availability
 We occasionally get a call advising us certain local vendors are out of the special Brunswick trash bags and we are asked if the Town has any bags to sell. The Town does not have any bags to sell and we rely on the local vendors to order bags directly from the manufacturer and keep the bags in stock for their customers. One vendor, Wal-Mart, has stopped carrying the Brunswick bags and is currently negotiating with our Finance Department about special requirements they have to carry the bags. Until further notice, Wal-Mart is not offering the Brunswick trash bags for sale.

We have found that Shaw's and Hannaford's are usually well stocked and we remind all that Downeast Building Supply, Morning Glory Natural Foods, Bath Road Puffin Stop and, as of October 2007, both Brunswick Cumberland Farms Stores and Libby's Market on Jordan Ave are also carrying the Brunswick special trash bag. We can not waive the requirement to use the special trash bag so we ask for everyone's help by keeping an adequate supply on hand at home.
Landfill Closed on Mondays
 The Graham Road Landfill is now permanently CLOSED on Mondays. The landfill will be open Tuesday thru Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The reduced landfill hours from 6 days/week to 5 days/week was implemented to reduce operating costs as usage of the landfill has decreased over the last several years.

Please remember that residents must arrive by 3:30 p.m. to gain access to the landfill. All vehicles must be unloaded and scaled out by 4:00 p.m.
Underground Damage Prevention Program
Maine Law requires anyone using power tools to penetrate the ground (including Homeowners) to first:
  1. Pre-mark the boundaries of the proposed area of excavation with white markings.
  2. Call 1-888-DIGSAFE (1-888-344-7233) 3 business days prior to digging.  Dig Safe will then automatically notify all of its member utilities that own underground facilities in the area of the excavation so that they can mark their facilities.
  3. Notify all non-member owners of underground facilities in the area of the excavation 3 business days prior to digging. In Brunswick the Brunswick-Topsham Water District is not a member of Dig Safe and must be called directly at 729-9956. Public Works also operates underground facilities and requires a Street Opening Permit for any excavation in the right-of-way. FMI on non-member facility operators please visit the following website www.oktodig.com
 
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