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Recycling in Maine

Recycling conserves natural resources, reduces pollution, creates jobs, and helps municipalities avoid rising disposal and cleanup costs. Despite decades of effort, Maine has struggled to meet its long‑standing recycling goals. NRCM advocates for stronger, more effective recycling programs to serve Maine towns through systemic policy solutions.

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Recycle bottle cap sitting on rockweed
June 21, 2023 | Vanessa-Berry, Sustainable Maine Director

How to Tackle Maine’s Waste Problem 

Two recent events that impact how communities deal with trash in Maine have highlighted the systemic stresses on our local waste management systems.   First, a…
Juniper Ridge Landfill
September 10, 2020 | NRCM

Why You Should Care about Landfills

There’s a hidden climate villain in Maine that you might not know about, and it’s where about 75% of our total waste goes. According to…