I’m very disappointed in many of the residents of Brunswick. We have a recycling program that people are abusing by not following the guidelines. Trash, plastic bags, metal, etc. are contaminants. I have seen a lot of incidences of people abusing this program and these are educated people. I mention no names, but most of […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Recycling contamination issues persist as rate increase looms
The city of Westbrook will pay about $6,000 extra a month for contaminated recycling come July and, with costs slated to rise, wants to cut the contamination by half.
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Posted inTimes Record
Former Bath councilor turns trash into treasure during pandemic
“When I’m sewing or creating something, it feels good knowing what I’m diverting it away from the landfill,” said Mari Eosco.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Christmas tree disposal scheduled in Portland
PORTLAND — Christmas trees can be place curbside for pickup and disposal during the month of January. Trees can also be brought to the upper Cutter Street parking lot on the Eastern Promenade and to the salt shed by the Little League field in Payson Park. Tree cannot be dropped off at Douglass Street this […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Out-of-state waste has no place in Maine landfills
Regulators and the Legislature should close a loophole that goes against the intent of a decades-old law.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Potential buyers of Fiberight waste plant narrowed to 3, as officials eye re-start of Maine plant
The waste-to-energy plant in Hampden, serving more than 100 Maine communities, has been shut down since May over financial problems.
Posted inTimes Record
Glass won’t be recyclable in Brunswick in two weeks
Town officials estimate that taking glass out of the recycling stream will save roughly $7,000 in processing costs between now and June 30, 2021.
Posted inMaine
Maine towns’ trash disposal future in limbo as buyer sought for beleaguered plant
The Municipal Review Committee updated members Wednesday on its efforts to find a new buyer and operator after Coastal Maine LLC suspended operations last month at the Fiberight plant in Hampden.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick council considers halting glass recycling to reduce costs
By removing glass, the heaviest item in the average recycling bin, officials hope to reduce the overall weight of the materials, therefore reducing the cost of recycling.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Garbage on the rise in Maine during pandemic, but recycling remains vital
Recycled cardboard and paper keep the supply chain moving for makers of toilet paper and cardboard boxes destined to be part of future shipments to grocery stores and hospitals.