Sale of recycling, trash-to-energy plant in Hampden expected in June

Recycling

Published
April 21, 2021

Sale of recycling, trash-to-energy plant in Hampden expected in June

The Municipal Review Committee, which represents the solid waste disposal interests of 115 Maine municipalities, voted Wednesday to authorize committee officers to adopt and execute all agendas necessary to push forward the sale of Coastal Maine Resources to Delta Thermo Energy Inc.
Published
April 20, 2021

Winslow begins food waste recycling program this week

Town is working with the Sen. George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainable Solutions at the University of Maine, and has set up its food waste drop-off site at the Winslow Public Library.
Published
April 11, 2021

Recycling in Maine salvages 3 tough years

Experts say China's ban forced Maine and the country to confront 'flaws' in its waste system, and advocates hope greater awareness and pending state and federal legislation will kick-start more recycling.
Published
March 25, 2021

Sale of Hampden trash, recycling plant expected in May or June

The Municipal Review Committee, which represents 115 Maine municipalities and their collective solid waste disposal interests, voted Thursday to extend the sale deadline which was originally March 31.
Published
March 17, 2021

Waterville council approves tax district, supports packaging resolution

The City Council on Tuesday also voted to establish a city manager evaluation committee to include Council Chairman Erik Thomas, D-Ward 7, and councilors Rebecca Green, D-Ward 4, and Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3.

Published
January 19, 2021

Pennsylvania-based company looks to buy Maine waste-to-energy facility

The Municipal Review Committee, which represents the solid waste interests of 115 Maine municipalities, held a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday to announce Delta Thermo Energy Inc. as the prospective buyer for the Hampden plant.
Published
December 22, 2020

Former Bath councilor turns trash into treasure during pandemic

“When I’m sewing or creating something, it feels good knowing what I’m diverting it away from the landfill,” said Mari Eosco.
Published
October 7, 2020

Our View: Out-of-state waste does not belong in Maine landfills

Regulators and the Legislature should close a loophole that goes against the intent of a decades-old law.
Published
September 30, 2020

Potential buyers of Fiberight waste plant narrowed to 3, as officials eye re-start of Maine plant

The waste-to-energy plant in Hampden, serving more than 100 Maine communities, has been shut down since May over financial problems.
Published
August 12, 2020

New textile recycling program places bins across Kennebec Valley

The nonprofit Kennebec Valley Council of Governments is partnering with a New Hampshire company to offer drop-off locations across the Kennebec Valley for recycling clothing and other items.