DoomsdaysCW<p>An excellent resource from <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EcoMaine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EcoMaine</span></a>! </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FoodWaste" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FoodWaste</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Composting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Composting</span></a></p><p>"Did you know that almost a third of what we throw away is leftover or spoiled food? If Maine is to achieve a 50% recycling rate, we need to recover our food waste, too – it’s worth the weight! </p><p>"ecomaine added food waste recycling to our sustainable waste management solutions in order to help Maine reach its recycling goal. We continue to build food waste recycling capacity in southern Maine, serving as a central collection point for grocery stores, institutions, and participating cities and towns.</p><p>"Collected food waste is transported to <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ExeterME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ExeterME</span></a>’s <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AgriEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AgriEnergy</span></a> [<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AgricycleEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AgricycleEnergy</span></a>] to be de-packaged and anaerobically digested to produce sustainable power, organic farm <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/fertilizer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fertilizer</span></a>, and cow bedding for the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> family dairy farm <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/StonyvaleFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StonyvaleFarm</span></a>. Any packaging removed from the food waste is delivered back to ecomaine to be burned for energy—keeping all of it out of our <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/landfills" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>landfills</span></a>!</p><p>"By making <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/composting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>composting</span></a>, anaerobic digestion, and food waste recycling so easy, we encourage our communities to dispose of their waste responsibly.</p><p>"For more on compost that’s 'Worth The Weight,' check out our informational pamphlet!<br> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BackyardComposting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BackyardComposting</span></a></p><p>"Backyard composting is one of the easiest ways to keep organic material out of the trash. It also has some other great advantages:</p><p>- It doesn’t weigh your trash down as much.<br>- It doesn’t get into ecomaine‘s waste-to-energy plant, making our combustion more damp and less efficient.<br>- It’s easy – and “grass-cycling” (leaving clippings on the lawn) is better for your grass!<br>- It saves Maine’s towns money on collection and hauling.<br> - And it saves YOU money on trash bags!</p><p>"There are no trucks or driving involved – no carbon emissions! You just walk it out to your bin, and that’s it.<br> <br>"In the end, composting produces rich <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/soil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>soil</span></a> for flower and vegetable <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/gardens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gardens</span></a> – without paying for it (again) at the store.</p><p>Drop Off Locations</p><p>"If you’re looking for a compost drop-off location, instead of putting it in your backyard, here are a few… If you know of one that’s not here, let us know! (Some facilities may be for residents only; we advise calling ahead if you’re not sure.) </p><p>[I've found that transfer stations are usually residents only...]<br> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BridgtonME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BridgtonME</span></a> Transfer Station<br>118 Sandy Creek Rd, Bridgton, ME, USA</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BrownfieldME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BrownfieldME</span></a> Transfer Station<br>Pequawket Trail, Brownfield, ME, USA</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CapeElizabethME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CapeElizabethME</span></a> Recycling Center<br>10 Cooper Dr, Cape Elizabeth, ME, USA</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EliotME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EliotME</span></a> Recycling Center<br>468 Dow Highway, Eliot, ME, USA</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FalmouthME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FalmouthME</span></a> Community Park<br>Winn Rd, Falmouth, ME, USA</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FalmouthME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FalmouthME</span></a> Transfer Station<br>100 Woods Rd, Falmouth, ME, USA</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FalmouthME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FalmouthME</span></a> Village Park<br>22 Hat Trick Drive, Falmouth, ME</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FreeportME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FreeportME</span></a> Recycling Center<br>100 Landfill Road, Freeport, ME, USA</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NorthYarmouthME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NorthYarmouthME</span></a> Town Hall / <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SamRistichNatureTrail" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SamRistichNatureTrail</span></a>, North Yarmouth, ME, USA</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PortlandME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortlandME</span></a>: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BoydStreet" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BoydStreet</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CommunityGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CommunityGarden</span></a><br>2 Boyd Street, Portland, ME </p><p>Portland: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BrentwoodFarms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BrentwoodFarms</span></a> Community Garden<br>Brentwood Street, Portland, ME</p><p>Portland: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Libbytown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Libbytown</span></a> Community Garden<br>175 Douglass Street, Portland, ME </p><p>Portland: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NorthStreetCommunityGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NorthStreetCommunityGarden</span></a><br>195 North Street, Portland, ME<br> <br>Portland: Parkside/King Middle School<br>In the back of the school near the Fitzpatrick Stadium parking lot<br>92 Deering Avenue, Portland, ME<br> <br>Portland: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PaysonPark" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PaysonPark</span></a> Community Garden<br>Dropoff located on Front Street.<br>Front Street, Portland, Maine </p><p>Portland: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ReicheSchool" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ReicheSchool</span></a><br>Dropoff is on the Clark Street side.<br>166 Brackett Street, Portland, ME<br> <br>Portland: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Riverton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Riverton</span></a> Community Garden<br>45 Verrill Street, Portland, Maine<br> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SacoME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SacoME</span></a> Dept. of Public Works<br>15 Phillips Spring Road, Saco, ME </p><p>Saco Parks & Rec<br>75 Franklin St, Saco, ME, USA</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScarboroughME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScarboroughME</span></a> Public Works Facility<br>20 Washington Avenue, Scarborough, ME, USA </p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SouthPortlandME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SouthPortlandME</span></a> City Hall<br>25 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME, USA<br> <br>South Portland Code Enforcement Office<br>496 Ocean Street, South Portland, ME</p><p>South Portland Golf Course Maint. Building<br>221 Westbrook Street, South Portland, ME, USA</p><p>South Portland High School<br>637 Highland Avenue, South Portland, ME, USA</p><p>South Portland Transfer Station<br>929 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME, USA</p><p>South Portland: Redback Community Center<br>95 Macarthur Circle West, South Portland, ME</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/StandishME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>StandishME</span></a> Transfer Station<br>150 Moody Rd, Standish, ME, USA<br> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SurryME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SurryME</span></a>: <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ChickadeeCompost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChickadeeCompost</span></a><br>Jill's Lane, Surry, Maine www.chickadeecompost.com</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/VinalhavenME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VinalhavenME</span></a> Transfer Station<br>178 Round the Island Rd, Vinalhaven, ME, USA<br> <br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/YarmouthME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>YarmouthME</span></a> Transfer Station<br>659 East Main Street, Yarmouth, ME, USA</p><p>Curbside Collection</p><p>And if you’re really not into the backyard thing, there are some companies who will pick it up for you!</p><p>- <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WeCompostIt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WeCompostIt</span></a>! (Greater Portland)<br>- <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/GarbageToGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GarbageToGarden</span></a> (Greater Portland)<br>- <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ScrapDogs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ScrapDogs</span></a> (Greater <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CamdenME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CamdenME</span></a>-<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RockportME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RockportME</span></a>)<br> - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MrFoxComposting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MrFoxComposting</span></a> (Southern Maine & <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NH" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NH</span></a>)<br> - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ProjectEarth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProjectEarth</span></a> (Lincoln County)<br> - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ChickadeeCompost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChickadeeCompost</span></a> (All of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/BlueHillME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BlueHillME</span></a> Peninsula, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DeerIsleME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DeerIsleME</span></a>, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/EllsworthME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EllsworthME</span></a>)<br>- <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OneEarth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OneEarth</span></a> Composting (<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/HampdenME" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HampdenME</span></a>)<br>- <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/AgriCycle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AgriCycle</span></a> Energy (Collection from businesses & organizations for anaerobic digestion – all over!)</p><p>Other Compost Resources:</p><p>Maine Department of Environmental Protection<br>207-592-0455</p><p>University of Maine Cooperative Extension<br>207-581-3188</p><p>Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine – Food Recovery<br>207-581-3195</p><p>Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association [<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MOGFA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MOGFA</span></a>]<br>207-568-4142</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WormMainea" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WormMainea</span></a><br>207-831-3752</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/MainelyWorm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MainelyWorm</span></a> Bins</p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/UncleJimsWormFarm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>UncleJimsWormFarm</span></a><br>1-800-373-0555</p><p>Source (with links):<br><a href="https://www.ecomaine.org/food-waste-and-composting/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">ecomaine.org/food-waste-and-co</span><span class="invisible">mposting/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarpunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SolarpunkSunday</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Composting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Composting</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WormBins" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WormBins</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/ReducingWaste" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ReducingWaste</span></a><br><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Landfills" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Landfills</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Maine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Maine</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WasteToEnergy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WasteToEnergy</span></a></p>