ecomaine, which is part of the town’s curbside recycling contract, is offering a public tour of its recycling facilities in Portland for America Recycles Day. The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee is passing this on for residents who want to see where their recycling goes.

When: Friday 13 November 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Where: ecomaine, 64 Blueberry Road, Portland

The tour covers ecomaine’s current recycling facility, the first single-sort recycling facility in Maine, and a look at the new facility under construction, which is due to open in 2027.

Who can go: anyone 18 or older. Space is limited and every place must be confirmed in advance.

How to sign up: request a place on ecomaine’s event page, https://www.ecomaine.org/event/national-recycling-day-tour-2026/. ecomaine will check availability and email you a waiver to complete. If you are bringing others, each person must send their own request.

Questions about the tour: ecomaine, (207) 773-1738 or info@ecomaine.org.