Springvale Library – Wishcycling 101

Wishcycling: What You’re Getting Wrong at the Recycling Bin

Springvale Public Library | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | 5:30 PM

Have you ever tossed something in the recycling bin and hoped for the best? That’s wishcycling, and it’s more common than you think.

Join ecomaine for an informative evening presentation at the Springvale Public Library exploring the ins and outs of recycling and the real impacts wishcycling has on the recycling process. From plastic grocery bags to styrofoam to loose bottle caps, many everyday items are easy to mix up, and just because a piece of plastic has the chasing arrows symbol doesn’t always mean it belongs in your bin.

This presentation offers a behind-the-scenes look at ecomaine’s single-sort recycling facility and practical guidance for becoming a more confident recycler. Attendees are encouraged to bring a mystery item from home to share and find out once and for all where it actually belongs!

This event is free and open to the public.

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Springvale Public Library

For questions, contact Lesley Unger-Mochrie at lunger@springvalelibrary.org.