trash

Trash is often someone else's treasure, and in order to find those treasures, many people dive through dumpsters. But is that legal in Maine?

Falmouth has switched to the new automated trash collection.

Littering went out in the 1980's. However, some are still okay with this illegal act.

As I was was watching a movie last night, I happened to catch this lady walking by my driveway with her dog. Except she wasn't just walking by...she was about to do something that should be illegal.

You've made me angry. Very, very angry. But I'm going to be as nice and as civil as I can about what you did and how inconsiderate, and discourteous you are.

From picking up your garbage to personal space, here are eight simple rules of etiquette when visiting any beach in Maine.

It's that time of year where a lot of us are decluttering our lives from the holidays and clearing out the trash. However, here are three items you may not of realized you aren't allowed to simply throw away, in Maine.

That's it. It's all covered in the story's headline. Thank you for reading. Okay, Okay, I suppose there should be a little explanation as to why there is a circulating article that has to do with 'preowned panties' and Maine Goodwill stores...

The China, Maine board of selectmen authorized an agreement with a company to provide public outreach on a pay-as-you-throw solid waste system for the town ahead of a vote next March.

Residents in Waterville will be voting on Tuesday on the cities 'pay-as-you-throw' and single -stream recycling. You can vote between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 21 College Avenue.

The Rockland City Council voted 4-1 Monday night for preliminary approval of a pay per bag system, stating that it is the fairest way to pay for the city's waste disposal costs.

Waterville city officials are considering a pay-as-you throw trash collection system with curbside recycling. Those who support the program say it will reduce the amount of trash filling landfills and save the city money. Those opposed in changing the trash collection pickup say it will be a financial burden for those on a fixed income.