Maine Recycles Week
Recycling Center in Hampden, Maine
About This Location
Maine Recycles Week (mainerecycles.org) is a statewide campaign celebrating waste reduction and sustainability in Maine — it is not a public drop-off recycling center. Organized by the Maine Resource Recovery Association (MRRA) and a coalition of partners including Casella, ecomaine, the Maine Beverage Association, and the Municipal Review Committee, Maine Recycles Week is held annually each November and encourages residents, schools, businesses, and municipalities to participate in local recycling and sustainability events. The address listed (1385 Kennebec Rd, Hampden, ME 04444) could not be verified as a physical office or drop-off location for this organization; the only mailing address confirmed on the official website is PO Box 357, Newport, ME 04953. If you are looking for a nearby public recycling drop-off, consider contacting Casella Waste Systems at 358 Emerson Mill Rd, Hampden, ME 04444.
What Maine Recycles Week Accepts
We could not independently confirm the full list of materials this location accepts. Please contact them directly before visiting.
What they do not accept
Maine Recycles Week is a campaign organization, not a drop-off facility. No accepted or not-accepted materials list exists for this entity.
Access & restrictions
Not a public drop-off recycling center. Maine Recycles Week is a statewide nonprofit campaign organization. No walk-in or drop-off access has been verified at any physical address. · Walk-in (no appointment) · To participate in Maine Recycles Week, residents can register or find local events at mainerecycles.org. No drop-off service is offered by this organization.
Programs & events
- Maine Recycles Week Annual Campaign — A statewide week-long celebration of recycling and sustainability held each November, encouraging participation by schools, businesses, municipalities, and individuals across Maine. The 2025 event ran November 10–14.
- Sustainability Story Submissions — Individuals and organizations can submit their sustainability stories to be featured on the Maine Recycles Week website and social media during the campaign.
- MRW Toolkit — A free downloadable planning guide with event ideas and tips for schools, businesses, and towns to organize activities during Maine Recycles Week.
- Corporate Sponsorship Program — Businesses and nonprofits can sponsor Maine Recycles Week at a sliding scale starting at $20, with benefits including logo placement and press release inclusion.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maine Recycles Week a physical recycling drop-off center I can visit?
No. Maine Recycles Week is a statewide campaign organization, not a drop-off facility. It is run by the Maine Resource Recovery Association (MRRA) and partners to promote recycling awareness each November. No public drop-off services are offered.
Where is Maine Recycles Week actually located?
The only verified mailing address for Maine Recycles Week (via mainerecycles.org and the MRRA) is PO Box 357, Newport, ME 04953. The Hampden address listed in some directories could not be confirmed as an official office or drop-off site.
How can I participate in Maine Recycles Week?
You can participate by hosting or attending a local event, submitting a sustainability story, or downloading the free MRW Toolkit — all through mainerecycles.org. Events are registered and searchable on their website.
When is Maine Recycles Week held?
Maine Recycles Week is held annually in November. The 2025 event ran November 10–14. The campaign was originally held from 1998–2010 and was revived in November 2021.
Who runs Maine Recycles Week?
Maine Recycles Week is organized by a steering committee led by the Maine Resource Recovery Association (MRRA), with partners including Casella, ecomaine, the Maine Beverage Association, the Maine DEP, and the Municipal Review Committee, among others.
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