ecomaine
Maine's Leader in Sustainable Waste Management
Providing comprehensive and sustainable solid waste solutions for
70+
communities in and around Maine
For Residents
ecomaine’s Recyclopedia
The handiest search tool to find out how to dispose of just about anything.
Multi-Family Recycling Initiative
Learn more about the resources available to make recycling more accessible in your building.
Recycling Resources to Print & Share
Get answers to all of your questions about what, where, and how to recycle anything and everything.
For Educators
eco-Impact Grants
Providing project-specific funds to schools and non-profit educational organizations to support sustainable waste management efforts across Maine.
Teaching Tool Kits
Ready-to-use guides to bring sustainability education into your classroom
Programs For Schools & Students
Connect with expert educators to bring engaging programs to your students!
ecomaine In your community
ecomaine News
Waste-to-Energy Facility in Portland Turns Mainers’ Trash into Treasure – and Wins Top International Honor
October 14, 2026
Running continuously for nearly 40 years, ecomaine’s waste-to-energy plant is one of only about 75 facilities of its kind currently operating in the U.S. While Portland has topped many international […]
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“Turnip the Beet” on Wasted Food Prevention Week – Big Things You Should Know & Small Ways to be a Part of the Solution
September 30, 2026
Did you know? It’s estimated that about 1/3 of global food supply goes uneaten every year. That’s roughly $1 trillion worth of food, or about one billion meals, every day. In […]
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September Sentiments: A Year of Recycling Wins at Multi-Family Properties
September 29, 2026
September Sentiments: A Year of Recycling Wins at Multi-Family Properties Throughout one year of active programming, our Multi-Family Recycling Initiative (MFRI) team worked in 12 properties across 5 Maine municipalities. […]
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