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Maine

Maine Department of Environmental Protection
17 State House Station, 28 Tyson Drive
Augusta, ME 04333-0038
Phone: (207) 287-2870

NERC Board Member Representative
George MacDonald
Phone: (207) 287-2870

Program Contacts

News Releases


General Information

Business Assistance Guide ~ Maine

Maine Environmental Benefits Fact Sheet

State Surplus Property Program

State Recycling Organization

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Overview

The Waste Management and Recycling responsibilities formerly assigned to the Maine State Planning Office have been reassigned to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (MEDEP).  The MEDEP has just established the Sustainability Unit, which merges a number of cross-media programs including recycling, composting and beneficial use program requirements across all areas of Maine’s waste management hierarchy. The goal of this innovative new unit is to create and implement a comprehensive, coordinated approach to materials management in all waste streams to the maximum extent possible. Chemical management programs include toxic chemical reduction and priority chemical reporting programs. The Environmental Leader program will continue to focus on sustainability recognition programs. Greenhouse gas and climate adaptation role focuses on Maine’s strategy for addressing potential impacts from climate change including changing water levels, species migration and related effects.

 

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