Clothing bins at the Mexico transfer/recycling station, River Valley Crossing in front of Marden’s in Rumford and The Sudsury laundromat in Dixfield hold clothing to be recycled by a New Hampshire company. (Submitted photo) RUMFORD — Bins to collect clothing and shoes have been delivered to the Transfer Station as part of a New Hampshire […]
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Posted inLetters, sj-web
Kudos for great article
Kudos to Sun Journal reporter Bonnie Washuk for a very informative, well-done article about recycling (Nov 4). As an avid recycler, I do my best to stay on top of protecting this planet by recycling whenever, whatever, I can. Through that article, I found that I am guilty of putting Styrofoam in the recycling bin. […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Recycling bad habits put municipal programs at risk
Mainers’ — and Americans’ — poor recycling practices are shutting down some municipal programs, straining others and raising costs for taxpayers statewide.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
One big recycling success: Maine's bottle bill
While recycling in Maine is in the dumps with a tough market and a need for recycling education, there’s a bright spot: Maine’s 40-year-old bottle bill. The bin collecting bottles and cans is in many Maine kitchens. Mainers have been paying deposits and religiously returning cans and bottles for nickel or 15-cent paybacks since 1978. “It’s […]
Posted inFranklin, sj-web
Wilton returning to sorting recyclables Aug. 1
WILTON — Residents must start sorting their recyclables again as of Aug. 1, because the market for single-sort recyclables is costing the town more, according to town officials. The town switched to single-sort recycling, or no sorting, in 2012 because of “lower cost and convenience for the residents,” according to a recent news release. However, market […]
Posted inCommunity, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain students campaign for proper recycling
By Pam Harnden, Staff Writer JAY — Students in the advanced placement environmental science class at Spruce Mountain High School are spreading information about recycling that could save local taxpayers thousands of dollars. Instructor Rob Taylor said a recycling crisis is becoming a national issue. His students are helping to raise awareness locally. “Things the […]
Posted inFranklin
Jay voters to consider revised budget, ordinances
JAY — Selectpersons and Budget Committee members are recommending a “yes” vote on a revised professional services article to go to voters on June 12. The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Three amended ordinances will also go to vote that day. The board and budget panel cut $20,000 from the […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, News
Spruce Mountain students campaign for proper recycling
JAY — Students in the advanced placement environmental science class at Spruce Mountain High School are spreading information about recycling that could save local taxpayers thousands of dollars. Instructor Rob Taylor said a recycling crisis is becoming a national issue. His students are helping to raise awareness locally. “Things the town used to get money […]
Posted inFranklin
Jay, Livermore Falls face recycling fees
Jay and Livermore Falls are facing growing problems with the amount of trash that people are mixing with recyclables, resulting in increased costs for the communities. Both communities have contracts for single-sort recyclables with ecomaine, a Portland-based nonprofit that provides waste-management and recycling services to more than 70 Maine communities. Single-sort recycling allows residents and […]
Posted inConnections, Lewiston-Auburn, Livermore Falls Advertiser
AVCOG recognized with 2018 Maine Recycling and Solid Waste Award
ROCKPORT — Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG) was named the 2018 Maine Recycling and Solid Waste Outstanding Service Organization of the Year by Maine Resource Recovery Association (MRRA) at this year’s Maine Recycling and Solid Waste Conference & Trade Show at the Samoset Resort. In his remarks, MRRA President Ross Nason commended AVCOG, a […]