A majority of City Council members want city staff to keep looking into a waste disposal model that uses city-issued trash bags. What would that look like?
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Sanford City Council approves moratorium that pauses sludge treatment plant
The 180-day pause takes effect immediately and halts a proposed $65 million facility from Aries Clean Technologies, which wants to burn ‘forever chemicals’ out of sludge.
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Talks by Lisbon councilors on waste fee hikes have residents concerned
Councilors posting on social media indicate changes are on the way, though town officials say nothing has been determined yet.
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Portland recycling plant to begin $36M expansion
Ecomaine says the project will increase its processing capacity by more than 66%, positioning the nonprofit to partner with more municipalities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine renews attempt to expand state landfill
Despite opposition from the Penobscot Nation, state environmental regulators have issued a new ruling allowing expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
To curb trash fires, Maine may require battery makers to offer free disposal
Regulators say batteries take up too much of the limited space in Maine’s landfills and have caused a surge in fires.
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How can we equip Maine’s aging waste facilities? | Column
Maine needs to cut down the amount of solid waste it produces.
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Residents pack Sanford forum on biosolids plant, asking questions and voicing concerns
Aries Clean Technologies saw a major turnout at the open house it held to explain its proposal, and some attendees were left frustrated by a lack of answers.