The Cape Elizabeth Recycling Committee
Welcomes You
Understanding Plastic Recycling - what kinds of plastics can you recycle?
Proper disposal of energy-efficient light bulbs is critical. See link for list of participating retailers.
We hope you find all the information you need to help you learn about recycling.
Who We Are
We are a seven member committee whose members are appointed by the Town Council to serve staggered three-year terms...
Composting
Currently an estimated 15% of the waste stream is compostable kitchen scraps.
In the News
See our collection of Cape Courier articles.
Household Hazardous Waste
Refers to wastes generated at home that are hazardous in nature, meaning they contain one of these characteristics ...
Web Links
Here is our grand compendium of links
The Numbers
The recycling rates for Cape Elizabeth as reported by ecomaine
Recycling A to Z
Everything you can recycle. See also ecomaine for what items are acceptable
The Bottle Shed
The Town of Cape Elizabeth maintains a shed at the Recycling Center where residents can leave for-deposit bottles, cans and jugs to benefit community organizations.
Library Resources on Recycling and Composting
For kids, teens & adults ... Resources on Recycling & Composting at the Thomas Memorial Library
Recycling Center Fee Schedule
Fees effective January 1, 2011
The Swap Shop
The Swap Shop is a place where usable goods, which still have life in them, can be made available for use by others, thus reducing solid waste and saving tax dollars on disposal costs
The Silver Bullets
The Silver Bullets are the repositories of most recyclable items here in Cape Elizabeth.
Safe Medicine Disposal
Safe Medicine Disposal for ME program has been expanded to include all Maine residents and their families regardless of age.
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