Purple smoke returns to skies above Portland waste plant

Ecomaine says the issue was likely caused by a larger-than-normal amount of iodine in the waste stream. It's still trying to identify the source.

Maine’s recycling market recovers after years-long downturn

The value of household paper, cardboard, metal and plastic surged in the last year as demand for materials intensified.

Rechargeable battery causes fire at Portland recycling facility

Chemicals from an improperly discarded lithium ion battery apparently ignited materials at the single-sort recycling facility, a spokesman for ecomaine said.

Ecomaine’s waste hauling trucks will soon be powered by trash

The company responsible for converting Maine's trash to electricity is replacing its diesel-powered waste hauling trucks with electric vehicles.

Jay, Livermore Falls face recycling fees

China disrupts ecomaine and other recyclers with ‘foreign garbage’ ban

Video shows what could happen when lithium ion batteries end up in trash

Otisfield residents hear single-sort recycling presentation

Otisfield signs contracts for recyclables

Auburn’s irregular pickup means fewer are recycling