Maine

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Bottle Bills
 

Bottle Bill Law

Maine's bottle bill has been in place for over 30 years and covers all beverages in metal, glass, or plastic under 4 liters, except for dairy and cider.  Read more.

 

E-waste
 

E-Waste Law

Maine's e-waste law was enacted in 2004, and requires municipalities to send waste computer and television monitors to consolidation centers that are fully funded by manufacturers.  Read more

 

Recycling News
 

State Recycling News

Maine's e-waste law was modified in 2009 to clarify television manufacturer responsibility to pay for market share.  This modification went into effect on January 1, 2010.   Read more

Mar 26 - ME - Maine Passes First Product Stewardship Framework Law in the Nation

Dec 17 - ME - Maine Releases Report on Implementing Product Stewardship

Jun 20, 2011 - ME - Legislature Passes E-Scrap Expansion, Overturns LePage's Veto

 

 

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Current Campaigns

There are no current campaigns involving bottle bill or e-waste legislation.

 

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