ecomaine provides comprehensive long-term solid waste solutions in a safe, environmentally responsible, economically sound manner, and is a leader in raising public awareness of sustainable waste management strategies.
ecomaine is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Portland, serving 400,000 people in 73 member communities across Maine.
ecomaine operates three waste management facilities - a waste-to-energy plant, a landfill/ashfill site and a recycling operation - and employs full-time staff in environmental education, giving ttheirs and presentations. They are dedicated supporters of environmental protection, as evidenced by their ISO 14001 certification for excellence in environmental management.
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What does a recycler do?
A recycler takes certain used materials and prepares them to be processed and used again. This can include common items like paper, cardboard, plastic, or metal, along with other materials depending on the recycler.
Why might one recycler take something another one will not?
Recycling services can vary based on equipment, local rules, processing outlets, and the condition of the material. That is one reason the same item may be accepted in one place but turned away somewhere else.
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