August Trash Transition Update:

-Public Works staff met with Casella’s operations team Thursday Aug. 6 to discuss road evaluations and the new 5-day collection schedule.

-Tags are required to be used until the transition to mechanical collection begins. Bags without tags will not be collected.

-We will begin to deplete vendors of their trash tags supplies. Trash tags will be available at all Municipal buildings (Town Hall, Public Works, Baxter Library) once vendors are out.

-There will be no way to reimburse/refund unused tags. Residents should purchase tags on an as-needed basis.

-Roll-off containers will be available for a short window during cart delivery for disposal of Gorham residents’ old trash cans and recycle bins. This will be approximately two weeks.

-Please stay tuned for an informational mailer that will go out to residents next week regarding the switch to mechanical arm and changes to come with the new collection style. Residents whose trash day is changing, will receive this communication first.

-Carts are scheduled to arrive at the end of August. They will be assembled and delivered (typically based on route number) by Rehrig and a team from Public Works. Residents whose trash day is changing will receive their carts first.

-Collection will begin mid-September barring any unforeseen circumstances.
If you have questions about the transition, please call the Public Works office at 207-222-4950 or email us at dpw@gorham.me.us.