Tri-Community Landfill – Fort Fairfield
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 3:45 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 2:45 pm
Sunday: Closed
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Holiday Schedule
| New Years Day | CLOSED |
| Martin Luther King Day | 8:00 am–12:00 pm |
| President's Day | 8:00 am–12:00 pm |
| Memorial Day | CLOSED |
| Independence Day | CLOSED |
| Labor Day | CLOSED |
| Columbus Day | 8:00 am–12:00 pm |
| Veteran's Day | 8:00 am–12:00 pm |
| Thanksgiving Day | CLOSED |
| Christmas Eve | 8:00 am–12:00 pm |
| Christmas Day | CLOSED |
Rates and Fees
TCL accepts cash, checks, and most major credit/debit cards.
Annual Permits (calendar year)
| Residents of Caribou, Limestone and Fort Fairfield | $20.00 each |
| Residents of contracted towns | $25.00 each (additional disposal fees apply) |
| Business | $50.00 each |
Additional Disposal Fees
| Trash, Car Load (1-5 bags) | $10.00 |
| Trash, Pickup Load (6-10 bags) | $20.00 |
| Trash, (greater than 10 bags) | $88.50/ton |
| Demo Debris | $88.50/ton |
Other Items
| TVs and Monitors | $5.00 each |
| Laptop Computer | $6.00 each |
| Mercury Containing Devices | $0.25 each |
| Ballasts (Non-PCB) | $5.00 each |
| Ballasts (PCB) | $10.00 each |
| Computer CPU | no charge |
| Propane Tanks | $1.00 |
| Appliances | $5.00 |
Fluorescent Lamps
| 1 ft. |
$0.25 |
| 2 ft. |
$0.50 |
| 3 ft. |
$0.65 |
| 4 ft. |
$0.75 |
| 5 ft. |
$1.00 |
| 6 ft. |
$1.25 |
| 8 ft. |
$1.50 |
| U-lamp |
$0.50 |
| Circle lamp |
$0.50 |
| CFL |
$0.50 |
| HID lamp |
$2.00 |
Tires
| Size | Per Each | Per Ton |
| ATV | $0.75 | $135.00 |
| Passenger Vehicle | $2.50 | $135.00 |
| Commercial Truck | $6.00 | $135.00 |
| Tractor | $75.00 | $255.00 |
| Skidder | $75.00 | $255.00 |
Clean Wood
| (not painted, pressure-treated, or mixed with other materials) | No Charge |
Disposal Policies
Construction/Demolition Debris
Mixed construction/demolition debris may be disposed of in the landfill. With the very limited exception* below; all tipping fees for disposal will be charged to the transporter/generator of the debris. Tipping fees may vary, so it is recommended that you call for a price quote.
*Exception: residents of Caribou, Fort Fairfield, and Limestone may be exempt from tipping fees if:
- The debris is from a do-it-yourself project at their primary residence (not a rental property, business, or seasonal home); AND
- The debris is transported to the landfill by the owner of the residence in their personal vehicle under a TCL residential permit (no commercial vehicles or borrowed vehicles).
Hazardous and/or Special Wastes
Hazardous or liquid wastes are NOT accepted.
Certain special wastes, such as non-friable asbestos, ash, and petroleum contaminated soils are accepted. Certain conditions may apply, so please call for more specific information.
