Even ecomaine can’t take everything! Some items should be disposed of in a very specific way – here are some options!
Propane, fuel, or gas (oxygen/helium) tanks
Transfer Stations
Needles & Sharps
See our brochure for more details and information.
Prescription Drugs
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Electronic waste & mobile devices
donation (Goodwill’s Goodtech Program), disposal through North Coast Services or any of these DEP certified consolidators)
Appliances
Transfer Stations
CFL Lightbulbs & Mercury-containing thermostats/thermometers
Smoke detectors
Check with your local transfer station
Paint
PaintCare reuse, recycling, energy recovery, and disposal program
Batteries
Alkaline batteries can go into the trash; rechargeable batteries should be disposed of at these locations.
Car batteries
Mainely Batteries
Waste Oil
Maine DEP
Motor vehicles
Maine DEP
Fireworks
Maine DEP
