recycling

Published
March 28, 2023

Falmouth makes public push to reduce use of plastic

Resident involvement is needed to protect the environment from harmful microplastics and PFAS, the town sustainability coordinator says.
Published
March 27, 2023

Boat shrink wrap piling up as recycling efforts flounder

The vast majority of the plastic that comes off Maine boats every spring goes to landfills or incinerators.
Published
March 20, 2023

The Recycle Bin: Tips for recycling or reusing clothing
Published
March 2, 2023

Bowdoinham Select Board continues to butt heads with Recycling Barn owner

Board members claim David Berry's vision for the Recycling Barn is nothing new and won't save the town money at a tense Tuesday meeting.
Published
February 27, 2023

Bowdoinham Recycling Barn owner wants to reopen with a new model

Barn owner David Berry said all repairs to the structure will be completed by June 2023.

Published
February 21, 2023

Recycle masks, sneakers, lamps and coats Feb. 25 in Cumberland
Published
February 7, 2023

Panel once again looking for partners to relaunch Hampden waste-to-energy plant

The Municipal Review Committee ended its exclusivity agreement with New York-based Revere Capital Partners to help operate and partially own the Municipal Waste Solutions plant when it did not meet deadlines for submitting an engineering report and other documents.
Published
February 5, 2023

Yarmouth opens new facilities at Transfer Station

The transfer station's new facilities will make recycling easier and more effective.
Published
January 22, 2023

The Recycle Bin: Not all trash has to end up in a landfill
Published
January 3, 2023

Pay As You Throw begins in Yarmouth