The holidays are over, and it’s time to part ways with your Christmas tree. But did you know there’s a sustainable way to dispose of it here in Portland (and […]
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Introducing Our EPA Grant Team
We’re so excited to introduce ecomaine’s new team members, backed by $2 Million EPA Grant that takes on multi-family recycling challenges across Maine! At ecomaine, we’re always striving to help […]
EPR for Packaging Rules Approved
Maine’s EPR for Packaging Rules Approved: A Milestone for Sustainable Waste Management The future of sustainable waste management in Maine just got brighter. Yesterday, the Maine Board of Environmental Protection […]
Campaign Clutter? Tips to Dispose of Yard Signs
No matter who you voted for, let’s all ELECT to do the right thing with those campaign signs! Election season brings out a sea of political yard signs—but what happens […]
Understanding Maine’s Waste: The Maine Waste Characterization Study
As the conversation around sustainability and waste diversion gains momentum, especially surrounding new Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (EPR) policies, one initiative is taking a deep dive into the specifics […]
Kevin Roche Appointed Secretary of SWANA
ecomaine’s CEO and General Manager, Kevin Roche, Appointed Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Solid Waste Association of North America Portland, Maine – July 1, 2024 – ecomaine […]
Slow Down to Get Around: A SWANA Campaign
ecomaine is continuing to put safety first with our support of the “Slow Down to Get Around” campaign that encourages safe driving, especially within the ecomaine campus. As we get […]
Now Accepting School Grant Program Applications
Applications Open for ecomaine’s School Grant Program to Promote Environmental Education and Sustainability Initiatives PORTLAND, MAINE – March 25, 2004 – ecomaine, Maine’s leader in recycling and sustainable waste management […]
Maine Students Challenged to Innovate and Upcycle Waste
Maine’s leader in sustainable waste management encourages students to repurpose waste items into usable creations, diverting them from landfills. PORTLAND, Maine (January 12, 2024) – ecomaine is thrilled to announce […]
Does my Recycling Actually Get Recycled?
It’s a question we get asked often at ecomaine, and the short answer is: YES! The recycling from our communities absolutely does get processed here at our recycling center where […]
