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70+
communities in and around Maine
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For Residents

ecomaine’s Recyclopedia

The handiest search tool to find out how to dispose of just about anything.

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Multi-Family Recycling Initiative

Learn more about the resources available to make recycling more accessible in your building.

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Recycling Resources to Print & Share

Get answers to all of your questions about what, where, and how to recycle anything and everything.

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For Educators

Grants for Educators

Empowering students and schools to lead in sustainable waste management

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Teaching Tool Kits

Ready-to-use guides to bring sustainability education into your classroom

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Programs For Schools & Students

Connect with expert educators to bring engaging programs to your students!

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ecomaine In your community

ClimateWork Maine Summit on Maine’s Economy & Climate Change

Thu, Mar 19 8am - 5pm
Find ecomaine at the ClimateWork Maine 4th Annual Summit! Join us on March 19th at Thompson's Point in Portland, where we'll be connecting with community leaders and talking about the role sustainable waste management plays in building a cleaner, more resilient Maine.
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Saco Earth Day Cleanup

Fri, Apr 24 9am - 1pm
ecomaine is proud to be part of this year's celebration! Stop by our table at the Saco Community Center at the start of the day to pick up recycling resources, meet our education team, and learn about the sustainable waste programs available to Saco residents. At the end of the cleanup, we'll be weighing the trash collected from parks, trails, and open spaces across the city so volunteers can see the real impact their community made together.
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Bowdoin Earth Day Celebration

Sat, Apr 18 11am - 1pm
ecomaine is excited to be part of Bowdoin's Earth Day Celebration! Swing by our table to connect with our team, learn about what happens to your recycling and waste, and find out how we can all take steps toward a more sustainable Maine.
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ecomaine News

More Recycling, More Waste: Insights from Maine’s Latest Waste Generation and Disposal Capacity Report

February 13, 2026
In late January, the Maine DEP released the most recent Maine Solid Waste Generation and Disposal Capacity Report. This report takes a close look at the practicalities of waste management across […]
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What’s Really in Maine’s Trash? Key Takeaways from the Maine DEP’s Latest Waste Characterization Study

February 11, 2026
Every bag of trash tells a story. In Maine, that story is now a lot clearer thanks to the state’s latest Waste Characterization Study, which takes a deep dive into […]
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Managing the Product Life Cycle: The Latest in Product Stewardship from the Maine DEP

February 9, 2026
In just the last few weeks, the State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), has released three important waste reports. The release included the 2026 Annual Product Stewardship Report. […]
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