Maine’s current diversion rate has stagnated at 40% over the past few years and the state is attempting to figure out different ways to get to their goal of 50% diversion, which the state hoped to hit in 2014. To get to their goal, the state has initiated pay-as-you-throw programs, local transfer stations now collect organics and yard waste, and curbside food pickup has been made available in some areas. Even with these collection tactics in place, Maine still can’t get their diversion waste past…
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