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The owners of PERC have been struggling to pay off its debts and are trying to find a buyer for the incinerator.
Posted inBangor

Troubled Orrington trash incinerator slated for auction

Avatar photo by Charlie Eichacker, Maine Public 4 hours agoJune 6, 2023

The owners of PERC have been struggling to pay off its debts and are trying to find a buyer for the incinerator.

Posted inBusiness

The high cost of mattress disposal reflects Maine’s recycling woes

Avatar photo by Lori Valigra May 11, 2023May 11, 2023
Auburn city councilors said it costs $144 a ton to recycle while it costs only $42 to incinerate it.
Posted inCentral Maine

Auburn City Council votes to end recycling program

Avatar photo by Patty Wight, Maine Public May 3, 2023May 3, 2023
Posted inLetters

Letter: We need a fact-based discussion on sludge issue

Avatar photo by Opinion Contributor April 7, 2023April 7, 2023
The deal between the Municipal Review Committee and Innovative Resource Recovery could close by June 2, 2023.
Posted inBangor

New partner selected to restart Hampden trash plant

Avatar photo by Christopher Burns April 5, 2023April 5, 2023
Posted inOpinion Contributor

We’ll hold Casella accountable to protect your health and environment

Avatar photo by Opinion Contributor March 13, 2023March 13, 2023
If the facility is liquidated, it would mean the loss $100 million in private and public funds invested altogether so far.
Posted inMaine Focus

Hampden trash plant owner needs to find $20M or liquidate it

Avatar photo by Sawyer Loftus March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
For $25 a month, people in Hampden, Bangor and Brewer can get weekly curbside service from 1 Earth Composting.
Posted inBangor

Hampden composting service expands to Bangor and Brewer

Avatar photo by Kathleen O'Brien March 6, 2023March 5, 2023
Posted inMaine Focus

Maine rivers face potential catastrophe as sludge builds up

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Sawyer Loftus, Kathleen O'Brien and Erin Rhoda March 2, 2023March 2, 2023
Casella Waste Systems is reducing sludge deliveries from towns and cities to Juniper Ridge Landfill by 2,500 to 4,000 tons a month.
Posted inBangor

Municipalities face ‘crisis’ as landfill reduces sludge deliveries

Avatar photo by Kevin Miller, Maine Public March 1, 2023March 2, 2023
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Hampden plant closure is an opportunity remake waste management in Maine

Avatar photo by Opinion Contributor February 27, 2023February 27, 2023
Waterville is struggling with a rise in people dumping their trash in public spaces.
Posted inCentral Maine

Waterville is overwhelmed by people dumping trash all over the city

Avatar photo by Valerie Royzman October 5, 2022October 5, 2022
Posted inPolitics

Lawmakers want to close loophole that lets out-of-state trash into Maine’s state landfill

Avatar photo by Charlie Eichacker, Maine Public February 7, 2022February 7, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

Holiday gift returns are choking retailers and landfills

Avatar photo by Bloomberg January 20, 2022January 20, 2022
Posted inOpinion Contributor

As 2021 comes to and end, it’s time to reflect on our waste

Avatar photo by Opinion Contributor December 28, 2021December 28, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Letter: Don’t put a kind face on “temporary” nuclear waste storage efforts 

Avatar photo by Opinion Contributor December 6, 2021December 6, 2021
Posted inBangor

Hampden waste plant seeks new buyers as Pennsylvania company struggles to get financing

Avatar photo by David Marino Jr. August 13, 2021August 13, 2021
Posted inBangor

Lack of financing stalls purchase of Hampden trash plant as more than 100 communities wait

Avatar photo by David Marino Jr. August 5, 2021August 5, 2021
Posted inCentral Maine

Environmental group wants stronger water protections for Norridgewock landfill expansion

Avatar photo by Charlie Eichacker, Maine Public July 27, 2021July 27, 2021
Posted inDaily Brief

Maine’s COVID-19 numbers improved just in time for summer weather

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Caitlin Andrews, Jessica Piper and Michael Shepherd June 8, 2021June 8, 2021

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