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As recycling costs skyrocket, Harpswell stays the course
Because of changes in global markets, the cost of recycling in Harpswell has more than tripled in the last decade. It is now more expensive by volume to dispose of recyclables than trash — and it isn’t clear how much of those recyclables are recycled or how much ends up in landfills. But town officials […]
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Cumberland moves to automated waste collection
New trash and recycling bins will be distributed to Cumberland households beginning July 21. Pay-as-you-throw trash bags are still required.
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Kennebunk advances climate initiatives
The Kennebunk Select Board accepted a solar panel grant and eliminated single-use plastics in municipal offices.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Local Elections, News
Kennebunk voters toss Pay-As-You-Throw system
Residents will no longer have to buy and use town-specific trash bags.
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Kennebunk extends contract with Casella
Casella Waste Systems will be responsible for curbside collection of waste in Kennebunk.
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Kennebunk voters approve waste contract, noise ordinance
Voters decided to strengthen the town’s noise ordinance and approve a new waste tipping contract last week.
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Maine considers tightening rules for recycling solar panels
The sponsor of the legislation says solar companies are trying to get around state law by storing, instead of recycling, solar panels he says are toxic. Clean energy advocates say it’s unnecessary.
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Brunswick’s ‘bottleman’ gets new cart from community
“Tom the Bottleman” received a new community-funded cart after the original went missing.
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Kennebunk could change trash and recycling system
The Kennebunk Select Board voted last week to send trash and recycling questions to the ballot.
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