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South Berwick narrows transfer-station hours, changes recyclable and disposal policy starting July 1

3365593 · May 16, 2025
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Town staff proposed new weekday and weekend hours, upgrades to compactors and trailers and an end to accepting a problematic material stream after July 1; council signaled support and asked staff to implement with public notice.

South Berwick officials told the Town Council on May 13 that the transfer station will change operating hours and some accepted materials effective July 1 to address staffing and rising disposal costs.

Public works staff said they will install new foundations for a cardboard compactor and a replacement trailer for plastic bottles, and that one current trailer is expected in mid-June. The town will stop accepting a recurring…

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