Metropolitan Area · Rank #157

Portland-South Portland

Maine · 0.6M residents · 11 haulers across 3 cities

The Portland-South Portland metropolitan area covers roughly 570,000 residents in Maine, anchored by Portland and surrounding communities. Public right-of-way placement (street, sidewalk, alley) requires a permit through the local public works office, while placement on a private driveway or yard generally does not. We track 11 dumpster rental companies serving this metro — compare quotes and services below, or submit a quote request to reach additional haulers in your area.

Permit Rules for Portland-South Portland

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Portland-South Portland
ME · 0.6M pop · Typical
Permit
$50-$150 typical
Permit required
Yes (Right-of-Way Permit)
Cost
$50-$150 typical
Max days
Variable
Authority
City of Portland (ME) Department of Public Works
Portal
portlandmaine.gov permit portal
Processing
5-7 business days
Special rules
Specific permit name: **Street and Sidewalk Occupancy Permit**. Per Portland Maine City Code (portlandmaine.gov/532/Permit-Types). South Portland equivalent permit per Code Ch 23 Art IV (Excavations in Public Places). **Maine Dig Safe Law 23 M.R.S. § 3360-A** required for any excavation. **3-year trench settlement maintenance** required after excavation completion. Per South Portland Sec 23-56 (Restoration of Surface in Streets and Sidewalks) — South Portland Street Design Manual standards. **Cumberland County**. **Maine Foodscrap Generator Law** (>1 ton/wk + 20-mile compost facility) phased landfill ban. **Maine PFAS sludge ban (2022)**. EcoMaine waste-to-energy facility primary disposal. Coastal/lobster industry. Heavy snow Dec-March. Maine DEP. Casco Bay/Old Port historic district. **NOT PORTLAND OR — separate ME state**.
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
Local-dependent
Special rules
Many municipalities require waste sorting.
State landfill bans
Maine bans: Yard waste, white goods, batteries (all types), used oil, whole tires, electronics (e-waste since 2004 — first state after CA), mercury devices, fluorescent bulbs. 38 MRSA + Universal Waste Rule.
Common prohibited
All ME-banned items + hazardous waste, paints, oils, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane
Max fine
Variable
VERIFIED Apr 2026 against portlandmaine.gov/532/Permit-Types + southportland.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1439/CH-23-Streets-and-Sidewalks.
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Dumpster Rental Companies in the Portland Metro

01

EarthWise Junk Removal, Recycling, Dumpster Rental

Portland, ME

EarthWise Junk Removal in Portland, Maine. Dumpster rental, construction debris, cleanouts. Same-day delivery available.

10·15·20·17 YD FROM $200
02

East End Redemption

Portland, ME

East End Redemption | Dumpster Rental in Portland, Maine | Residential & Commercial Waste Removal

03

Maine Waste & Recycling

South Portland, ME

Maine Waste & Recycling rents dumpsters in South Portland, Portland, Auburn, and Biddeford. 10-40 yard sizes for residential and construction.

10·15·20·30·40 YD
04

New England Dumpster Rentals

Sanford, ME

New England Dumpster Rentals in Sanford, Maine. Dumpster rental for construction, renovations, and cleanouts. 5.0 rating.

05

Portland Dumpster Rentals and Landscaping Solutions

Portland, ME

Portland Dumpster Rentals: 10 & 30-yard containers, same-day delivery, residential & construction debris removal in Portland, Maine.

10·30 YD
06

Reynolds & Sons Disposal

Portland, ME

Reynolds & Sons Disposal rents dumpsters in Portland, Maine for construction, cleanouts, and yard waste. Sizes 2-10 yards. 4.7★

2·10 YD
07

Riverside Recycling Facility

Portland, ME

Riverside Recycling Facility rents dumpsters for construction debris and yard waste in Portland, Maine. Call (207) 797-6200.

08

Rubbish Doctor

Portland, ME

Rubbish Doctor provides dumpster rentals for residential, construction, and estate cleanouts in Portland, Maine with same-day service.

09

THE DUMP MAN

Portland, ME

The Dump Man | Dumpster Rental in Portland, Maine. Residential & commercial waste removal.

10

Troiano Waste Services Inc.

South Portland, ME

Troiano Waste Services provides dumpster rentals for residential cleanouts and commercial needs in South Portland, Maine.

11

Value Dumpster Rental Portland

Portland, ME

Dumpster rental in Portland, Maine. 10-40 yard sizes for residential, construction, roofing, and demolition. 4.8-star rated.

10·20·30·40 YD

Cities in the Portland-South Portland metro

25 cities · 3 with listed haulers

Portland (8) South Portland (2) Sanford (1) Bath Biddeford Cape Neddick Cornish Cousins Island Cumberland Center Dunstan Falmouth Foreside Kezar Falls Kittery Point Lake Arrowhead Little Falls Littlejohn Island North Windham Saco South Berwick South Eliot South Windham Steep Falls West Kennebunk Westbrook York Harbor

Smaller metros like Portland typically have 2-8 active dumpster rental companies serving the area. Pricing is often more consistent across the metro than in major markets, and same-day or next-day delivery is more commonly available. With fewer competing haulers, getting 2-3 quotes is usually sufficient to identify the best option. Confirm landfill availability with your hauler — some smaller metros have limited disposal options that affect pricing.

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