Maine considers tightening rules for recycling solar panels

The sponsor of the legislation says solar companies are trying to get around state law by storing, instead of recycling, solar panels he says are toxic. Clean energy advocates say it's unnecessary.

Skowhegan officials take deep dive into trash costs

The town’s waste management and recycling supervisor recommended the town stop paying for commercial trash disposal and encourage businesses to recycle more.

Businesses will pay for packaging disposal under new state rules

The state Board of Environmental Protection adopted the rules Thursday despite opponents saying the regulations are unclear and the costs will be passed on to consumers.

Business groups ask state to pause regulatory process in new recycling rules

The law is designed to make corporations cover the cost of disposing of hard-to-recycle packaging by reimbursing municipalities for disposal costs and investing in recycling infrastructure statewide.

From parking to trash, Skowhegan officials consider future development

The town’s Board of Selectmen and Planning Board met for their annual joint meeting Tuesday, discussing more than a dozen goals and priorities for the next year.

Author talks climate future at Common Ground Country Fair

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of "What if We Get it Right?: Visions of Climate Futures," speaks Saturday at the Common Ground Country Fair in Unity.

Keurig to pay $1.5 million over false statements on K-Cups’ recyclability

Augusta landfill fees to increase in September

Fees for Augusta’s Hatch Hill landfill users are going up in September. The landfill is used by residents in eight surrounding communities.

Augusta officials move closer toward $18.2 million expansion of Hatch Hill landfill to extend capacity another 14 years

Councilors are also considering restrictions on the landfill's use to further lengthen the lifespan of the city-owned landfill.

The next generation of Roopers redemption is well underway

The beverage retailer and wholesaler started as a small redemption station on Sabattus Street and has grown into one of the largest in the state.