While recycling in Maine is in the dumps with a tough market and a need for recycling education, there’s a bright spot: Maine’s 40-year-old bottle bill. The bin collecting bottles and cans is in many Maine kitchens. Mainers have been paying deposits and religiously returning cans and bottles for nickel or 15-cent paybacks since 1978. “It’s […]
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Wilton returning to sorting recyclables Aug. 1
WILTON — Residents must start sorting their recyclables again as of Aug. 1, because the market for single-sort recyclables is costing the town more, according to town officials. The town switched to single-sort recycling, or no sorting, in 2012 because of “lower cost and convenience for the residents,” according to a recent news release. However, market […]
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Spruce Mountain students campaign for proper recycling
By Pam Harnden, Staff Writer JAY — Students in the advanced placement environmental science class at Spruce Mountain High School are spreading information about recycling that could save local taxpayers thousands of dollars. Instructor Rob Taylor said a recycling crisis is becoming a national issue. His students are helping to raise awareness locally. “Things the […]
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Jay voters to consider revised budget, ordinances
JAY — Selectpersons and Budget Committee members are recommending a “yes” vote on a revised professional services article to go to voters on June 12. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Three amended ordinances will also go to vote that day. The board and budget panel cut $20,000 from the […]
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Spruce Mountain students campaign for proper recycling
JAY — Students in the advanced placement environmental science class at Spruce Mountain High School are spreading information about recycling that could save local taxpayers thousands of dollars. Instructor Rob Taylor said a recycling crisis is becoming a national issue. His students are helping to raise awareness locally. “Things the town used to get money […]
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Jay, Livermore Falls face recycling fees
Jay and Livermore Falls are facing growing problems with the amount of trash that people are mixing with recyclables, resulting in increased costs for the communities. Both communities have contracts for single-sort recyclables with ecomaine, a Portland-based nonprofit that provides waste-management and recycling services to more than 70 Maine communities. Single-sort recycling allows residents and […]
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AVCOG recognized with 2018 Maine Recycling and Solid Waste Award
ROCKPORT — Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG) was named the 2018 Maine Recycling and Solid Waste Outstanding Service Organization of the Year by Maine Resource Recovery Association (MRRA) at this year’s Maine Recycling and Solid Waste Conference & Trade Show at the Samoset Resort. In his remarks, MRRA President Ross Nason commended AVCOG, a […]
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Earth Day: Yes, you CAN recycle that!
You’ve mastered paper, glass and plastic. But on this Earth Day, you’re wondering where to best ditch those old Christmas lights, antiquated cellphones, half-used paint cans, alkaline batteries and microwave. Surely not the trash. We’ve got answers. It’s Earth Day and you’re cleaning out Grandma’s garage, because you’re a jewel like that, and you come across […]
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Otisfield voting on compactor for recyclables
OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen has scheduled a special town meeting for 7 p.m. March 22 for voters to decide whether to purchase a recycling compactor for the Transfer Station. The meeting will be held at the Otisfield Community Hall on Route 121. Administrative Assistant Anne Pastore said the town is looking at no […]
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Otisfield's message sign draws positive comments
OTISFIELD — Town Administrative Assistant Anne Pastore said told selectmen at their meeting Wednesday night that there has been “a lot of positive feedback” about the new electric sign outside the Town Office. Pastore said she got a call from the local snowmobile club asking to put a message on the sign. Selectman Rick Micklon […]