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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

Denmark Transfer Station Day

Thu, Jul 16 9am - 2pm
ecomaine will be at the Denmark Transfer Station on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, spreading recycling knowledge and helping residents sort it all out! Stop by our table for a hands-on sorting game, helpful posters, and handy do's & don'ts cards to take home. Our staff will be on-site to answer your recycling questions and share tips for keeping your bins on track.
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Composting Program: Story Time at Hinckley Park Series

Fri, Jul 10 10am - 12pm
Join us for a special composting presentation, part of South Portland's Story Time at Hinckley Park series! Educator Erika Schaper will lead this hands-on session exploring the basics of composting, perfect for curious kids and families. Come learn how to turn scraps into soil and discover the magic of decomposition!
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Beeswax Wrap Workshop at JCA South Portland

Wed, Jul 08 12pm - 1pm
Join ecomaine for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn to make your own reusable beeswax wraps, a simple and sustainable swap that reduces single-use plastic wrap in your home. We'll cover the basics of reuse and waste reduction before diving into the craft.
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ecomaine News

Meet the 2026 eco-Excellence Award Winners

June 8, 2026
Every year, we ask the communities we serve a simple question: who’s doing the work to build a more sustainable Maine? That work might not be flashy or high-profile. We […]
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Convenience is Key: Expanding Recycling Access at Foreside Estates

May 29, 2026
At Foreside Estates in Falmouth, a 170-unit property and one of Multi-Family Recycling Initiative’s (MFRI) newest partner communities, residents will soon have an easier path to recycling. Through a partnership […]
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Recycling in Action at Sanford Housing Authority

April 29, 2026
When Sanford Housing Authority (SHA) decided to bring recycling to two of its properties, the goal wasn’t just to divert waste. It was about doing right by the people who […]
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