Maine Mariners Promotion
2026-01-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Cross Insurance Arena
Join ecomaine at the Maine Mariners game for a fun-filled night of hockey and community spirit! Cheer on Portland’s hometown team and catch a special ecomaine presence during the game. It’s a great way to enjoy fast-paced action on the ice while celebrating sustainability in our community. Don’t miss this exciting night at the rink!

Maine Mariners Promotion
2026-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Cross Insurance Arena
Join ecomaine at the Maine Mariners game for a fun-filled night of hockey and community spirit! Cheer on Portland’s hometown team and catch a special ecomaine presence during the game. It’s a great way to enjoy fast-paced action on the ice while celebrating sustainability in our community. Don’t miss this exciting night at the rink!
Doors open at 6pm, puck drops at 7pm!

Valentine’s Day Card Making Workshop
2026-02-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Recreation Center at Val Halla, 60 Val Halla Road, Cumberland, Maine, 04021
Valentine’s Day Card Making Workshop (55+)
Come make cards for your friends and loved ones! We will celebrate the day of love as we craft homemade sentiments of affection. All supplies are provided free; each person can make up to 5 cards. Refreshments and sweet treats will be served. Please RSVP to dgalvan@townofcumberlandmaine.gov, so we have supplies for everyone.
*Please note that this event is not hosted by ecomaine and has been shared as a public service. Details are subject to change; fees, restrictions, or registration requirements may apply. Contact the event organizer for up-to-date event information.

Maine Mariners Promotion
2026-02-04 18:30 - 21:30 | Cross Insurance Arena
Join ecomaine at the Maine Mariners game for a fun-filled night of hockey and community spirit! Cheer on Portland’s hometown team and catch a special ecomaine presence during the game. It’s a great way to enjoy fast-paced action on the ice while celebrating sustainability in our community. Don’t miss this exciting night at the rink!
Doors open at 6:15pm, puck drops at 7:15pm!

What is EPR? Talking Trash Webinar with E2Tech
2026-02-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) represents a major shift in how packaging waste is managed — and paid for. Under Maine’s new packaging stewardship law, the cost of recycling will move upstream to producers and brand owners, while municipalities gain access to a new funding stream to support local recycling and infrastructure.

This webinar will walk through the full EPR landscape with a practical, real-world lens:

What EPR is and where it’s already in effect nationally
Where Maine stands today, including the status of the state’s selection of a Stewardship Organization
What brand owners and retailers will need to do to comply, including reporting obligations and strategies to manage — and potentially reduce — EPR fees through packaging decisions
What municipalities need to be tracking now to ensure they are eligible for reimbursement once the system goes live
Key uncertainties and open questions that will shape how the program evolves over the next several years

Join Vanessa Berry (NRCM), Andy Hackman (Serlin Haley), Erik Street (ecomaine), and Erin Victor (UMaine) for a clear-eyed discussion of how EPR is being built in Maine, where the friction points are, and how both producers and municipalities can prepare for compliance with fewer surprises. Moderated by Marty Grohman, former mayor of Biddeford and co-founder of EPR reporting tool Buttercup – a Roux Institute ClimateTech Incubator startup. Thanks to sponsorship support from UMaine’s March 26 Maine Sustainability & Water Conference and Maine Resource Recovery Association’s Conference April 13-14.

For information on registration or sponsorship, please email orion@e2tech.org or call at 207-800-TECH. Not sure of your membership status, click this link to see the list of institutional members and sustaining members. Register now for early bird pricing on this webinar on 2/26 at noon (Zoom link sent on 2/25).

Maine Celtics On Court Promotion
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Portland Expo, 239 Park Ave, Portland,, Maine, 04102, United States
Join us at the Maine Celtics for a night of basketball and community fun! Visit our table to chat about recycling and cheer on participants in our recycling relay during halftime.

Maine Mariners Promotion & Tabling
2026-03-10 10:30 - 13:00 | Cross Insurance Arena
Join us at the Maine Mariners game for an exciting night of hockey and community fun! Stop by ecomaine’s table to learn more about recycling and waste reduction in our region. Cheer on the Mariners and connect with our team between the action on the ice. It’s a great chance to enjoy the game while supporting a more sustainable Maine.

Upcycled Glass Painting
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Orchard Beach Highschool, 40 E. Emerson Cummings Blvd., Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Using thrift store buys of clear and white glass, Jeffrey will show you how to jazz up those dishes by creating art designer quality glassware for your parties and decorating! A variety of dishes will be available to choose from or bring your own clear and white dishes from home and add some pizzazz! Perfect for home decor or to give as a personalized gift. All materials provided. Jeffrey Carpenter, owner of Sagittarius Studios, has been creating art, jewelry, and stationary products since 1990. He grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia with teachings of mountain and indigenous crafts from both grandmothers and great grandmothers who were renowned for their quilting, crocheting, and use of upcycled materials in their folk art creations.
*Please note that this event is not hosted by ecomaine and has been shared as a public service. Details are subject to change; fees, restrictions, or registration requirements may apply. Contact the event organizer for up-to-date event information.

Unlocking the Full Potential of School Food Systems Webinar
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
In a largely rural state, Maine schools are a key community food resource providing nutrition to the most vulnerable in our communities – our children. But when Maine school cafeterias generate over 7 million pounds of food waste annually (NRCM 2019) and the largest waste is the nutritious fruits and veggies, we have a problem. Fortunately, some Maine school districts are working to stop the waste and unlock the full potential of school food systems to sustainably and nutritiously feed our children. The University of Maine’s Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions has been working with Maine school nutrition directors and their school communities on food waste prevention programs. Join Faculty Fellow Susanne Lee and MA Student William Brenneman to hear about their research and their success, and walk away with ideas on how you can reduce food waste in your school.

Register for the March 11th Webinar

ClimateWork Maine Summit on Maine's Economy & Climate Change
2026-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Thompson’s Point, Thompsons Point, Portland,, ME, 04102, United States
ClimateWork Maine announces our 4th Annual Summit, March 19th at Thompson’s Point in Portland! With over 500 business, public and NGO leaders, this year’s Summit isn’t just about taking climate action — it’s about owning it.
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.

Make-Your-Own Beeswax Wraps with ecomaine
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Libby Memorial Library, 27 Staples St, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, 04064, United States
Join Libby Memorial Library on Tuesday, March 24 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm to make your own beeswax wraps with us! To ensure there are enough supplies, registration is required for this program! Give them a call at 934-4351 or stop by the front desk to get signed up!
ecomaine will be there to teach you how to make our own beeswax wraps, a great sustainable and cost-saving alternative to plastic wrap. Learn how to make beeswax wrap at home so you’ll always have enough to keep your food preserved (they make great gifts too!) and take home the example you make here, yours to keep!
This program is free, open to the public, and requires registration.

Harrison Energy Fair
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | United Parish of Harrison and North Bridgton UCC, 77 Main Street, Harrison, ME, 04040, United States
Harrison Energy FairDrop by and learn how to save money and reduce your environmental impact by using energy more efficiently at home and on the go. Explore hands-on demonstrations including blower doors and window inserts, electric power tools and vehicles, and learn about waste-to-energy production and recycling.
ecomaine will be on site with an information table to talk about recycling, waste reduction, and how diverting waste from landfills supports clean energy and sustainability in our region.
Snacks and a children’s activity room will be available.

South Berwick Library Composting Workshop
2026-04-01 17:30 - 18:30 | South Berwick Public Library, 27 Young Street, South Berwick, ME, 03908, United States
Join ecomaine and environmental educator Erika Schaper for a hands-on Backyard Composting Workshop. Learn the basics of composting at home, including what materials can be composted, how to set up and maintain a compost system, and how composting helps reduce waste and support a healthier environment.
This workshop is perfect for beginners as well as those looking to improve their current composting practices. Attendees will leave with practical tips and resources to start, or strengthen, their composting journey.

Hearts of Pine Match Day - April 11th
2026-04-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Fitzpatrick Stadium, Deering Ave, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join ecomaine at the Hearts of Pine Match Day Experience!
The beautiful game just got a little greener.
ecomaine is partnering with the Hearts of Pine to bring sustainability to the pitch this season! Stop by our table in the Kids Zone on match day to learn how your household can make a real difference through smarter recycling, composting, and waste reduction and pick up some tips you can take straight home.
While you’re there, test your sorting skills with our soccer-themed sorting game! Toss balls into the correct bin: trash, recycling, or compost, based on the item on each ball. It’s fast, it’s fun, and you might just learn something new. Perfect for kids, but honestly, adults are just as welcome to take a shot.
The Hearts of Pine have brought something special to Portland, and we’re proud to be a part of the community rallying behind them. Come for the match, stay for the sustainability. See you in the Kids Zone!

Bowdoin Earth Day Celebration
2026-04-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Bowdoin College, 255 Maine St, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
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.
Connect with local organizations, departments, and student groups to share resources and actions we can take both individually and collectively to ensure a healthier planet and a more just and sustainable future.

Green ME Up
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Freeport Town Hall, 30 Main St, Freeport, ME, 04032, United States
Celebrate Earth Day in the most exciting way – at Green ME Up! A FREE, hands-on event packed with fun, learning, and eco-friendly inspiration.
Discover how you can help keep Maine green for generations to come through exciting activities with groups like WormMainea, ecomaine, Sappi, and more!
Rock out to live music, scale the climbing wall, explore sustainability stations, and make a Green ME Up Pledge to protect our planet. With free admission, free parking, and something for all ages, it’s the perfect Earth Day celebration for families, friends, and eco-enthusiasts alike!
Let’s learn, play, and protect our planet-together!

Portland Earth Day Celebration 2026
2026-04-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Deering Oaks Park, Saint James Street, Portland, ME, 04102, United States
The City of Portland is hosting a free, family-friendly Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Deering Oaks Park by the Bandstand! Come learn about local climate initiatives, recreational opportunities, sustainable living tips, celebrate nature, and more.
Look for ecomaine among the lineup! We’ll be there with free recycling resources and our education team ready to chat about sustainable waste management in your community.

Enjoy live music by the local psych rock jam band, Leaf
Mend your clothes at the Powerful ARRMS table
Drop in bike repair & education with Portland Gear Hub and Bicycle Coalition of Maine
Meet your local farmers at the Portland Farmer’s Market
Make your own seed bombs with Sierra Club Maine
Plant wildflowers with O’Donals Nursery
Face painting with Parks, Rec & Facilities team
Learn more about composting with Garbage to Garden
Eat lunch at a local food truck (Icelandic Hot Dogs, Empanada Club, Ugly Dumpling, and Fire & Company)

Don’t miss this great chance to connect with neighbors and friends of the City, learn sustainability tips, and celebrate nature together in Portland, Maine.

Please email sustainabilityoffice@portlandmaine.gov with any questions.

Hearts of Pine Match Day - April 19th
2026-04-19 15:00 - 18:30 | Fitzpatrick Stadium, Deering Ave, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Saco Earth Day Cleanup
2026-04-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Saco parks, trails, and open spaces!
Come Celebrate Earth Day in Saco! Registration is NOW OPEN!

Each year, the Saco Parks & Recreation Department offers an opportunity to bring the community together to clean up and prepare the local green spaces and parks for spring and summer! It is now more important than ever to focus on our green space, clean energy, eliminating waste, and becoming an eco-friendly community.

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.

Looking to get involved? Join your neighbors to volunteer in Saco and help clean up and prepare local parks for spring and summer. Duties include trash pick-up, weeding, mulching, raking, and more. This event is (light) rain or shine!

Brunswick Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Brunswick Public Works, 9 Industry Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011, ME, 04011, United States
Each year Brunswick hosts two household hazardous waste collection days for residents to dispose of these materials safely and conveniently.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

9am-1pm at Public Works
9 Industry Road, Brunswick
FREE EVENT

You must pre-register beginning April 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM. The link will be live here that morning.
This event is for residents of Brunswick, Bowdoin, and West Bath with proof of residency.
No commercial haulers or waste will be admitted.
For more information on accepted and unaccepted materials, click here.
Questions? Call 207-725-6654

If you are unable to wait until our locally scheduled drop-off events, you can dispose of your hazardous waste at the Environmental Depot in Lewiston or Riverside Recycling in Portland. Both locations charge a fee and have limited operating hours, so please go to their website or call for more information.
To learn more about household hazardous waste, please visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s website.

South Portland Earth Day Resource Fair
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Mill Creek Park, 50 Hinckley Dr, South Portland, ME, 04106, United States
Find ecomaine at the South Portland Earth Day Fair on April 22nd! Join us alongside the City of South Portland, the South Portland Land Trust, and Dirigo Science Connection for a celebration of all things nature. Stop by our table to grab recycling resources, connect with our education team, and learn how South Portland residents can reduce waste and recycle right.
Rain location at South Portland Community Center!

2026 Brunswick Earth Day Festival
2026-04-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School, 44 McKeen Street, Brunswick, Maine, 04011
Sustainable Practice presents the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick
Meet awesome people, have great conversations, and celebrate the return of spring at the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Brunswick on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 3 pm, rain or shine, at Harriet Beecher Elementary School, 44 McKeen Street, Brunswick, Maine.
Inspired by the power of the first Earth Day in 1970 that persuaded policy makers to protect our planet, our Festival aims to build community and inspire positive action for a healthy environment and a sustainable future for all.
Dress up as your favorite creature or come as you are, but don’t miss it!
www.EarthDayinBrunswick.com

Hearts of Pine Match Day - May 2nd
2026-05-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Fitzpatrick Stadium, Deering Ave, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Waste-Wise Freeport Forum and Green Resource Fair
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, ME, 04032, United States
From taxes to toxins, waste costs you, our community and our planet every day.
The system is broken and taxpayers are footing the bill.
But waste isn’t inevitable – it’s a design flaw we can fix!
Freeport Climate Action Now (FreeportCAN) and the Freeport Sustainability Advisory Board (FCAN) have joined forces to offer a FREE waste awareness and solutions forum where you will learn the hidden ways waste is costing you, and simple fixes that save money now.
Join us for a panel discussion featuring industry leaders from our community and around the state as they explore the waste problem, why it matters to you, and what can be done about it.
Local nonprofits and sustainable brands will be on hand at resource tables with products and information to help you reduce your waste and save money.

Scarborough Annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off
2026-05-09 08:00 - 12:00 | ME
The Annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop Off Days for 2026 are as follows:

Scarborough: Saturday, May 9th, 2026 (8 am – Noon) at 20 Washington Ave, Scarborough
Saco: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 (8 am – Noon) at 15 Phillips Spring Road, Saco
Biddeford: Saturday, September 12th, 2026 (8 am – Noon) at 371 Hill Street, Biddeford

2026 Household Hazardous Waste Day Drop Off Flyer
Scarborough residents are welcome to participate in all three HHW Days at no cost. Proof of residency is required.
Riverside Recycling (910 Riverside Street, Portland (207) 797-6200) offers a HHW Drop Off Day on the first Saturday of every month (April through November) from 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Minimal fees apply.
You can also dispose of paint at any time of the year through the Maine PaintCare Program.
Questions? Contact us at pwinfo@scarboroughmaine.org or 207.730.4400.

Thrift & Sift: A Clothing and Accessory Exchange
2026-05-09 09:00 - 12:30 | North Yarmouth Community Center, 120 Memorial Hwy, North Yarmouth, ME, 04097, United States
Offered in partnership with the North Yarmouth Waste Reduction Committee.
Swap out items from your spring/summer wardrobe! Bring your gently used, in-good-condition clothes and accessories. Pick up something new-to-you, if you wish. Clothing and accessories only. No shoes, please. Women’s, men’s, teens and kids clothes are all welcome. Please register so we can communicate with you in advance of the event.
9 – 10 a.m.: Drop off items and enjoy priority browsing. (Donations are accepted until 11 a.m.)
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Browsing opens to anyone.
If you’re bringing clothing to donate:

This swap is for clothing and accessories only. No shoes, please. Women’s, men’s, teen, and children’s clothing.
Items must be clean, gently used, and not in need of repair. We want people to leave with things they could wear that afternoon!
Unclaimed clothing can either go home with you or be given to the North Yarmouth Waste Reduction Committee for donation.

If you’d like to donate items, please register here. Those who donate enjoy priority browsing from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

North Yarmouth: Repair Fair
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:30 | North Yarmouth Community Center, 120 Memorial Hwy, North Yarmouth, ME, 04097, United States
Bring a broken or damaged item to the Repair Fair! Volunteer fixers will be on hand for:

Bike repair
Lamps, electronics and small appliances
Knife and tool sharpening
Clothing repair/mending
Wood & small furniture

This is a free event. Let’s repair. See you there!

Please note that this event is being held at North Yarmouth Community Center.

This event is being offered in partnership with the North Yarmouth Waste Reduction Committee, Merrill Memorial Library, and Yarmouth Climate Action Board.

Bath 'Spring Into Summer' Community Day
2026-05-16 | Downtown Bath, 15 Commercial St, Bath, ME, 04530, United States
Downtown Bath, Maine | Saturday, May 16, 2026
Spring has sprung and downtown Bath is celebrating! Join Main Street Bath for Spring Into Summer, a free community day packed with fun for all ages across the heart of the city.
Shop special sales, enjoy dining deals, and take part in a lineup of activities scattered throughout downtown. Look for the sunflower pots marking businesses participating in the $50/$10 Sale, where spending $50 earns you a $10 Gift of Bath certificate redeemable at over 60 local businesses.
Activities include a community dance with live fiddle music by Sharon Pyne and Doug Protsik at City Hall Parking Lot starting at 10:00 AM, flower pot painting and planting on Centre Street, free face painting by KlutzyCo Paint Parties at the Pocket Park (170 Front Street), and a bubble blowing challenge presented by Maine Family Planning. ecomaine will also be on hand with a kids recycling relay race where you can meet the team and learn what goes in which bin.
This event is free and open to everyone. Come on down and welcome the season with your neighbors!
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Location: Downtown Bath, Maine

Hearts of Pine Match Day - May 16th
2026-05-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Fitzpatrick Stadium, Deering Ave, Portland, ME, 04101, United States

Springvale Library - Wishcycling 101
2026-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Springvale Public Library, 443 Main Street, Springvale, ME, 04083, United States
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.
