Waste Reduction & Sustainability

Bath offers programs and resources to help residents reduce waste, reuse materials, compost food scraps, and recycle correctly. Use the information below to find local services, learn what goes where, and take part in sustainability efforts in our community.

Solid Waste Advisory Committee

ReUse Pilot Program

Bath is one of three Maine communities participating in ReUse ME, a pilot program led by researchers at the University of Maine to explore reusable takeout packaging systems. The program is designed to reduce disposable food packaging waste and support local businesses and customers. 

Composting

Composting at Home

What Can Be Composted

  • Vegetables, fruit, citrus
  • Breads, grains, seeds
  • Meat, Dairy, bones, eggshells
  • Coffee grounds, filters and tea
  • Cut flowers/house plants not treated with pesticides
  • Napkins and paper towels
  • Pet hair
  • Fat and Grease

Learn More About Composting

Recycling & Other Disposal Resources

Recycling correctly helps reduce waste and improves the efficiency of the City’s disposal system. Use these resources to learn what belongs in recycling, what requires special handling, and where to go for more information.

Recycling Information

  • What can I recycle?

    • Paper: office paper, newspaper, magazines, mail, envelopes, catalogs, paper bags, paperboard (cereal boxes, etc.)
    • Milk/Juice Cartons or Jugs
    • Cardboard: corrugated boxes (flattened, clean, and dry)
    • Plastics: Bottles and containers #1-#7
    • Metal: aluminum cans, tin/steel cans, clean aluminum foil
    • Glass bottles or jars: Any Color.

    Search the Recyclopedia

    How do I get a blue bin?

    • Blue bins are available from the Bath Landfill for $10.00. The Landfill is open Monday - Friday
      7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

    When is my recycling pick up?

    • Monday: All streets south of Route 1
    •  Tuesday: All streets from Route 1 to the south of North Street
    •  Wednesday: All streets north of North Street, west of High Street and North Bath
    •  Thursday: All streets north of North Street and east of High Street

    Special Disposal Events

Staff

Rod Melanson

Sustainability & Environment Director

rmelanson@cityofbathmaine.gov

 

Debby Labrecque

Administrative Assistant

dlabrecque@cityofbathmaine.gov

 

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