China has prompted “a crisis in the recycling world” with its decision to no longer accept what its regulators call “foreign garbage” such as paper contaminated with pizza grease. The action by China, long known for its willingness to import and repurpose recyclables from the United States and elsewhere, is being felt in Maine and […]
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Posted inOxford Hills
Otisfield selectmen seek new business to handle recyclables
OTISFIELD — The Board of Selectmen agreed Wednesday evening to look into finding a new business to handle the town’s recyclables. Chairman Hal Ferguson said selectmen decided to “reach out to someone other than who we’ve been dealing with.” “We have many people unhappy with what we have at the transfer station right now,” he […]
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Jay board to appoint solid waste committee
JAY — Selectpersons will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Town Office to appoint residents to a Solid Waste Committee. Following the appointments, the board will meet in executive session to discuss union negotiations. The committee is expected to look at options and make recommendations to possibly offset the cost of curbside […]
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Jay, Livermore Falls stop accepting plastic shopping bags in recyclables
JAY — Ecomaine is no longer accepting plastic shopping bags in its Portland recycling facility, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said Thursday. The towns of Jay and Livermore Falls have contracts with the organization to bring town recyclables to the facility. In addition, if recyclables in Livermore Falls are in a clear plastic trash bag, the bags […]
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Jay to stop accepting trash July 1 from Carthage, Fayette
JAY — The town will stop accepting trash from Fayette and Carthage at the Transfer Station on July 1, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said Tuesday. Jay will also no longer accept recyclables from Fayette after July 1. Officials in those towns are looking at their options for services. Jay selectpersons made the decision Dec. 28 […]
Posted inFranklin
No trash, recyclables pickup in Jay on Labor Day
JAY — There will be no pickup of trash or recyclables on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. People need to either hold on to their trash and recyclables for the next week’s pickup or take them to the town’s transfer station, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn’s irregular pickup means fewer are recycling
AUBURN — Before Auburn residents put out their recyclables, many check the calendar to see if it’s the right week. After discovering it’s not, some haul their bottles, cardboard, plastics and paper back inside. Others skip recycling and throw it all out. The irregular recycling pickup is attributed as one reason why Auburn’s recycling rate […]