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Recycling

Published
August 20, 2021

Maine’s recycling market recovers after years-long downturn

The value of household paper, cardboard, metal and plastic surged in the last year as demand for materials intensified.
Published
July 31, 2021

Effort underway to charge packagers for recycling, but industry fights

In July, Maine became the first state to adopt such a program, and several others have similar bills pending.
Published
July 2, 2021

Maine lawmakers approve landmark recycling reform bill

If signed by Gov. Janet Mills, the bill would make private companies partly responsible for the cost of disposing of packaging waste and improving the state's recycling system.
Published
June 7, 2021

Maine business groups say prices would rise under recycling bill

They point to a research paper that suggests consumer prices would increase, but critics say the report's findings aren't credible.
Published
May 25, 2021

Maine bill to require companies to pay for packaging disposal clears committee

Companies could reduce their liability by creating independent recycling programs or reducing the amount of packaging on the products they sell.

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Published
May 10, 2021

Maine lawmakers to consider competing recycling reform bills

Two bills have been submitted to create a program to improve recycling and refund municipalities, but the sides are far apart on how those goals should be achieved.
Published
May 9, 2021

Massachusetts business set to recycle clean wood waste in Waterville

Waterville Planning Board has approved plans by D.H. Smith & Sons of Marshfield, Massachusetts, to open at 135 Airport Road.
Published
May 6, 2021

Oxford Hills transfer stations report a surge in business

More people began cleaning out and recycling during the pandemic. The trend continues in 2021.
Published
April 21, 2021

Turn off the lights, buy local, ride your bike: How to make every day Earth Day

Local environmentalists and leaders are encouraging Mainers to do their part for Earth Day's 51st anniversary.
Published
April 11, 2021

Recycling in Maine salvages 3 tough years

Experts say China's ban forced Maine and the country to confront 'flaws' in its waste system, and advocates hope greater awareness and pending state and federal legislation will kick-start more recycling.