Norway/Paris Solid Waste, Inc.

09/10/2026

Norway-Paris Solid Waste Swap Shop Rules

Grand Opening Monday September 14 2026

All items must be clean complete safe and usable today

Purpose and General Rules

The Swap Shop gives reusable items a second life and helps keep usable materials out of the waste stream.

Items will be rejected if they require repairs, cleaning, disposal, or staff time to sort through.

The Swap Shop is not an alternative dumping area.

Facility attendants have final authority over what is accepted.

Questionable items may be held in a designated area for staff inspection before they are placed in the Swap Shop.

Items That Are Not Accepted

Mattresses or upholstered furniture

Clothing unless a separate clean and dry clothing program is available

Broken, dirty, wet, moldy, or pest-infested items

Helmets, car seats, cribs, or recalled children's products

Used medical equipment

Personal hygiene products

Open chemicals, paint, fuel, propane tanks, or hazardous materials

Fi****ms, ammunition, knives, or other weapons

Food, medications, or supplements

Large appliances

Electronics

Items with missing safety guards, exposed wiring, or damaged cords

Norway-Paris Solid Waste | Swap Shop Rules

Items That Are Accepted

Accepted items must meet all general rules and remain subject to attendant approval.

Household Goods

Dishes, cups, glasses, pots, pans, and utensils

Storage containers and baskets

Mirrors and framed artwork

Unopened bedding

Furniture

Chairs, stools, end tables, coffee tables, and small desks

Bookshelves and storage cabinets

Outdoor furniture

Clean wooden furniture that is sturdy and free of pests

Tools and Outdoor Items

Hand tools

Gardening tools and planters

Rakes, shovels, and snow shovels

Extension cords in good condition

Coolers

Camping equipment

Sports equipment

Working bicycles and bicycle parts

Children's Items

Toys with all major pieces

Books and puzzles

Wagons and outdoor play equipment

Important: Car seats, cribs, helmets, and other safety-regulated children's products are not accepted because recalls and expiration dates are difficult to verify.

Norway-Paris Solid Waste | Swap Shop Rules

Additional Accepted Items

Books and Media

Books

DVDs, CDs, and records

Board games and complete puzzles

Craft supplies

Office and school supplies

Seasonal Items

Holiday decorations

Artificial Christmas trees

Fans and space heaters that can be safely tested

Lawn and garden decorations

Sleds, skis, and snowshoes

Beach chairs and umbrellas

Building and Home Improvement Materials

Unopened or clean usable hardware

Cabinet k***s and hinges

Small quantities of usable lumber

Shelving

Tiles and flooring with enough material to complete a small project

Doors, windows, and cabinets when space allows

Thank you for helping us keep the Swap Shop safe clean and useful for everyone

Norway-Paris Solid Waste | Swap Shop Rules

09/04/2026

📢 LABOR DAY CLOSURE REMINDER

Norway-Paris Solid Waste will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Please plan your visit accordingly. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! 🇺🇸

08/25/2026

📢 REQUEST FOR BIDS – FROST HILL PROJECT

Norway-Paris Solid Waste is currently seeking bids from qualified contractors for an upcoming project at the Frost Hill site.

Bid submission deadline: September 15, 2026

Contractors interested in submitting a bid should contact Facility Manager Jim Labbe at [email protected] to request the complete project specification sheet and applicable state wage requirements. Must be insured.

Please share this announcement with any contractors who may be interested.

08/07/2026

Good afternoon
We are told most of the area is out of clear trash bags… good news we sell them small kitchen bags are $6 a roll and larger bags are $8 a roll!

07/25/2026

🚨 Household Hazardous Waste Day Update 🚨
Today's Household Hazardous Waste Collection has been a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who came out to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste.
We are now entering the final 40 minutes of the event. Due to capacity limits, we can only accept the next 40 vehicles. A staff member will be identifying the 40th vehicle in line, and unfortunately, any vehicles arriving after that point will not be accepted today.
We understand this may be frustrating, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. This cutoff is not our decision but is necessary to ensure the event can be completed safely and within the program's guidelines.
If you're unable to make it in today, you can take your household hazardous waste directly to the Environmental Depot. There will also be another Household Hazardous Waste event in Bethel this August.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation. We truly appreciate everyone helping to keep our communities safe and clean!

07/25/2026

**Today is Hazardous Waste Day**

Today is Hazardous Waste Day at Norway-Paris Solid Waste.

This is a very well-attended event, so please expect a line and plan to wait your turn. Staff and event workers will be working as quickly and safely as possible to keep traffic moving.

We ask everyone to please be patient, cordial, and polite while waiting. Respectful behavior toward staff, event workers, and other residents is expected.

Rude behavior, yelling, or disrespect will not be tolerated.

Thank you for helping us make this a safe, smooth, and successful event for the community.

**Norway-Paris Solid Waste**

07/24/2026

**Hazardous Waste Day Reminder**

Hazardous Waste Day is always a very well-attended event, and we ask everyone to please plan accordingly.

There will likely be a line, so please be patient while waiting your turn. Our staff and event workers are doing their best to keep the line moving safely and efficiently.

We also ask that everyone be respectful, cordial, and polite to staff and to one another. Rude behavior, yelling, or disrespect toward employees or other residents will not be tolerated.

This event is provided as a safe and responsible way for our community to dispose of hazardous materials, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping the day run smoothly.

Thank you,
**Norway-Paris Solid Waste**

07/24/2026

This is an interesting read and shows the importance of recycling and composting.

The state is seeking an operator for a new program to shift some recycling costs from municipalities to large companies. But only 16% of municipalities have said they’ll sign up so far.

07/24/2026

Good Morning all,

The next board meeting date has been changed. It will be August 19th at the Norway town office. Thank you

Send a message to learn more

07/21/2026

This coming Saturday; please be patient and cordial with staff as this will be a well attended event.