2007 Report 02-20-2008 - Town of Scarborough
2007 Report 02-20-2008 - Town of Scarborough
2007 Report 02-20-2008 - Town of Scarborough
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HOUSEHOLD WASTE & RECYCLING SCHEDULE<br />
July 1, <strong>20</strong>06, through June 30, <strong><strong>20</strong>07</strong><br />
Household waste & recycling items must be curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled pick-up day in the wheeled containers<br />
provided by the <strong>Town</strong>. No commercial waste, large items, yard waste, construction debris, or hazardous waste may be<br />
placed with household trash. If you have any questions please call Public Works at <strong>20</strong>7-730-4400, or email the Recycling<br />
Coordinator at swojcoski@ci.scarborough.me.us or, view our “Waste & Recycling” Web page at:<br />
www.scarborough.me.us and navigate to Public Works Waste & Recycling.<br />
PICK-UP AREAS<br />
• MONDAY: Pine Point Road to railroad overpass, Broadturn Road to Maine Turnpike, Payne Road to Milliken Road,<br />
Milliken Road to Route One, Route One to Saco line, and back to Oak Hill.<br />
• TUESDAY: All areas north <strong>of</strong> the Maine Turnpike.<br />
• WEDNESDAY: South side <strong>of</strong> Route One from Oak Hill to South Portland line and north side <strong>of</strong> Route One from Milliken<br />
Road to South Portland line. North to Maine Turnpike, including Green Acres area and Heritage Acres area.<br />
• THURSDAY: Black Point area, Pleasant Hill area, and Winnocks Neck area.<br />
• FRIDAY: Pine Point Road from railroad overpass, Pine Point, then all <strong>of</strong> Higgins Beach.<br />
• HOLIDAYS OBSERVED (NO PICKUP): Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, July 4th.<br />
• NOTE: Occasionally rubbish collection will not be affected by these holidays. The current policy is to check the<br />
contractor’s pickup schedule and post a notice outlining any changes. Notices are posted in the <strong>Scarborough</strong> Leader, the<br />
Forecaster, on the local access channel, the <strong>Town</strong>’s Web site, and at various municipal locations. Because holidays may<br />
fall on different days <strong>of</strong> the week each year, the schedule may also change, so check for notices regularly. On storm days<br />
rubbish will still be collected (even if there is no school); only in extreme weather conditions will pickup be cancelled.<br />
Cancellation will be announced on radio and TV stations.<br />
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS:<br />
Clear and colored glass, cans, #1 and #2 milky and colored plastic, newspapers, magazines, phone books, paperboard,<br />
corrugated cardboard.<br />
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:<br />
Hannaford parking lot at Oak Hill; Dunstan School Restaurant parking lot on Route 1; Wal-Mart parking lot, on Payne<br />
Road; Community Recycling Center, 8 Runway Road (Pleasant Hill area); Bessey School on Route 1 at the Maine<br />
Veterans Home entrance (to be moved to a new undetermined location in the near future.<br />
Cardboard drop-<strong>of</strong>f locations - Only at Dunstan School Restaurant, Bessey School, and Wal-Mart locations.<br />
TOWN BEACH PASSES AVAILABLE FOR:<br />
FERRY BEACH<br />
A sandy beach along the <strong>Scarborough</strong> River channel that is<br />
located <strong>of</strong>f Black Point Road, at the end <strong>of</strong> Ferry Road.<br />
There is a municipal parking lot at the end <strong>of</strong> the road. The<br />
beach is somewhat protected from ocean waves by the jetty<br />
located on the other side <strong>of</strong> the channel. The <strong>Town</strong><br />
maintains the beach area, parking lot, and facilities located<br />
there.<br />
The facilities include public restrooms with showers and a<br />
public boat launch. There are fees to park in the municipal<br />
parking lot and to use the boat launch.<br />
Seasonal passes are available for residents and nonresidents<br />
at the Municipal Building located at 259 US<br />
Route One. Passes may be purchased for Ferry Beach or a<br />
combination pass for both <strong>Town</strong> beaches. Vehicle<br />
registration must be presented at the time <strong>of</strong> purchase.<br />
FMI call (<strong>20</strong>7) 730-4000.<br />
PINE POINT BEACH (HURD PARK)<br />
A long sandy beach extending from the jetty at Pine Point<br />
to Old Orchard Beach. The beach is both public and private<br />
with public access. During the summer months the <strong>Town</strong><br />
rakes the beach weekly. The municipal parking lot is<br />
located on Avenue 5 <strong>of</strong>f King Street. The <strong>Town</strong> maintains<br />
the beach area, parking lot, and the facilities there.<br />
The facilities include public restrooms, showers, and a<br />
concession stand; there is no boat launch at this beach.<br />
There are fees to park in the municipal parking lot.<br />
Seasonal passes are available for residents and nonresidents<br />
at the Municipal Building located at 259 US<br />
Route One. A pass may be purchased for Pine Point Beach<br />
(Hurd Park) or a combination pass for both <strong>Town</strong> beaches.<br />
Vehicle registration must be presented at the time <strong>of</strong><br />
purchase.<br />
FMI call (<strong>20</strong>7) 730-4000.<br />
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