ecomaine

Maine's Leader in Sustainable Waste Management

Providing comprehensive and sustainable solid waste solutions for
70+
communities in and around Maine

For Residents

ecomaine’s Recyclopedia

The handiest search tool to find out how to dispose of just about anything.

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Multi-Family Recycling Initiative

Learn more about the resources available to make recycling more accessible in your building.

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Recycling Resources to Print & Share

Get answers to all of your questions about what, where, and how to recycle anything and everything.

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For Educators

Grants for Educators

Empowering students and schools to lead in sustainable waste management

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Teaching Tool Kits

Ready-to-use guides to bring sustainability education into your classroom

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Programs For Schools & Students

Connect with expert educators to bring engaging programs to your students!

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ecomaine In your community

 

ecomaine News

Wrapping Paper, Trees, and Wreaths Oh My: What to do with Post-Holiday Waste

December 26, 2025
The Post-Holiday Cleanup: Tips, Tricks, Dos, and Don’ts  Holiday cleanup is on the horizon, and it’s time to start thinking about what to do with all those bows/ribbons, wrapping paper, decorations, packaging, the tree, and more.  A lot of […]
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Congratulations To Our 2025 Holiday Upcycle Challenge Winners! 

December 18, 2025
For years, ecomaine has hosted an Upcycle Challenge: an opportunity for members of our communities to leverage materials they already have to create something creative, captivating, and totally new. This […]
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Tips for a Sustainable Holiday Season

December 10, 2025
Rethinking the Holidays: Smart Choices to Cut Waste Did you know? The average U.S. household generates 25% more waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. This adds up to roughly one million extra tons […]
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