The Town of Holden is in Penobscot County, where the public safety departments and citizens work diligently to keep it the safest stretch of Route 1A.  Holden residents enjoy a rural way of life, boast numerous vital businesses right in town and are in very close proximity to surrounding cities.

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Holden Waste Collection Program Update

Holden’s long-running “Pay-as-you-throw” trash sticker program will end July 1st as we transition to a more modern, tax-funded waste collection system. This change comes with the expiration of our long-term contract with Casella and reflects industry-wide shifts toward safer, more efficient collection using side-load carts.

The first town-wide pickup will take place on Thursday, July 3rd. After that, please refer to the brochure provided with your bin to confirm your regular collection day.

Casella will deliver 64- or 96-gallon carts to homes on public roads. Residents on private or camp roads will continue to receive collection on Thursdays unless otherwise noted, using rack-body trucks due to access limitations. Trash stickers will no longer be required, and unused stickers will not be refunded—please purchase accordingly.

This new system aligns Holden with many neighboring communities and reflects resident feedback to move toward a property tax-funded model.