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Recycling

Maine's Cell Phone Recycling Law - Information on cell phone recycling programs in Maine.

Maines E-waste - Requires manufacturers, consumers and government to share responsibility for the recycling of computer monitors and televisions generated as wastes by households in Maine.

Computer Recycling. What Schools, Business's and homeowners should know.

Maine Oil Recycling Program (MORP). MORP application form

Motor Vehicle Recycling. The Maine DEP has undertaken a program of education and outreach for the motor vehicle dismantling businesses in the state.

Rechargeable Battery Recycling. Recycle your rechargeable batteries. Includes a listing of Maine businesses, retailers and public agencies accepting rechargeable batteries.

Thermostat Recycling Program. Heating wholesalers anywhere in Maine can now recycle mercury thermostats!

Universal Waste Municpal Collection Sites (MS Excel format) (pdf format) - This is a listing by town of municipal collection sites that accept Universal Waste. The green blocks signify that we have gathered the information from those towns. White means we were not able to reach anyone in that municipal office. Blue means that they will take from anyone in the state not just for the residents in their town. Retail Store Collection Sites (sorted by town) - This is a listing by town of retail store collection sites that collect intact compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). This is a service for homeowners and is free of charge. The CFLs are sent for recycling through this program. If anyone finds any errors or changes to these listings, please contact the Hazardous Waste Program staff at 287-2651

Waste Management Recycling Program (Offsite)

Other related resources:

EPA's Recycle City - See...., Learn...., and Get a Clue.... where all that garbage goes! (Off-site)

Environmental Kids Club - Garbage and Recycling (Off-site)

Household Hazardous Waste - How to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste, Towns Organizing Household Hazardous Waste Collections, Recycling Program for Mercury Containing Thermostats, Recycling Program for Rechargeable Batteries, Universal Waste, and Computer Recycling in Maine.

Household Recycling - Maine State Planning Office Recycling Program Site, What Can I do with my Old Propane Tank?, Maine Oil Recycling Program, Household Hazardous Waste Section.

Household Hazardous Waste Information for Residents (Off-Site)

Maine State Planning Office Waste Management and Recycling Program (Off-Site)

Universal Waste Central Accumulation Facilities

Universal Waste Management Recycling Companies

Updated February 26, 2008