I am submitting these comments on behalf of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, which has a strong interest in Maine’s Solid Waste Management Policy. In that context, we believe that this proposal comes at a time when DEP’s decision will determine the direction and tone of our State’s Materials Management efforts moving forward. We Read More
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Waterville’s Pay-as-you-throw Trash Plan Evokes Criticism, Praise
Detractors cite increased costs for individual residents, while proponents note then environmental benefits and municipal savings. By Rachel Ohm, Staff Writer Morning Sentinel news story WATERVILLE — With city officials looking to convert solid waste disposal to a pay-as-you-throw system, residents are divided over the pros and cons of such a scheme. Some say it Read More
Monday-Tuesday, April 28-29: Maine Recycling & Solid Waste Conference – Expanding the World of Recycling
Join NRCM Sustainable Maine Policy Advocate and Outreach Coordinator Sarah Lakeman for the 21st Annual Maine Recycling & Solid Waste Conference & Trade Show. Sarah will be speaking at the conference about product stewardship (on Monday) and pay-as-you-throw programs (on Tuesday). You can learn more about NRCM’s product stewardship work, including many first-in-the-nation laws that Read More
Maine’s Advanced Recycling Programs Succeeding
Keeping Mercury and Other Toxics Out of Environment NRCM news release Today, DEP officials presented a report to the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee showing that Maine’s five advanced recycling “product stewardship” laws are a huge success and have prevented more than 45 million pounds of electronic waste and hundred of pounds of toxic Read More
Portland Will Require Large Apartments to Offer Recycling
The city says about 10,000 housing units are not served by the city’s waste program. By Randy Billings, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Starting next year, Portland will require landlords of large apartment buildings to offer convenient recycling to their tenants. If they don’t, they could be subject to fines ranging from $50 Read More
Efficiency Maine Offers $50 to Mainers for Recycling Old Fridges, Freezers
Bangor Daily News news story BANGOR, Maine â Efficiency Maine is offering Mainers a $50 incentive to recycle their old refrigerators and freezers. Available statewide, Efficiency Maine’s refrigerator recycling program provides the labor and transportation free of charge, on top of the $50 incentive. In addition, people taking part in the program can save as Read More
Governor Signs Bills to Protect Health, Reduce Pollution from Mercury in Products and Fillings and from Lead in Computers and TVs
by the Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine Today, in celebration of Environmental Health Day in the Hall of Flags at the State Capitol, Governor John Baldacci signed three bills to protect public health and the environment from mercury and lead pollution. The Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine, a coalition of eight Read More
Legislature Adopts “Electronic-Waste” Bill
Bans Disposal of Computer and Television Monitors and Calls for Agency to Plan for Statewide Collection of Hazardous Electronics NRCM news release Augusta, Maine – The Legislature has adopted a bill that bans landfilling and incineration of computer and television monitors effective January 1, 2006 and sets in motion a process to provide for collection Read More
