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Food Composting and Food Rescue Special Events!

Starting Saturday, July 24th!
Posted on: July 20, 2021 - 3:38pm
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The Readfield Transfer Station has teamed up with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, The Mitchell Center at the University of Maine, and a few special community partners to start a composting and "food rescue" program.  The program will help save tax dollars by keeping food out of our waste stream and have plenty of other positive impacts too.  We're excited to get started and hope to see you at our upcoming special events!

COMMUNITY FOOD COMPOSTING & FOOD RESCUE
LAUNCH EVENTS

Saturday, July 24, 2021 - Readfield Transfer Station,
Recycle Road, Readfield, ME.

8AM-4PM:  Food Rescue MAINE Information Tent

  • Food Waste & Food Recycling Program Information
  • Food Recycling Drop-Off
  • “Take the Pledge” Sign-up to end Maine food waste
  • Counter Compost bucket giveaway (approx. $20 value)
  • Maranacook Food Pantry Donation “Share Box”
  • Ice Cream/Popsicles for the family

10AM:  Community Food Composting Site - Ribbon Cutting

  • Maine Sen. Craig Hickman is featured guest speaker
  • Recognition of Maine DEP and UMaine/Mitchell Center support
  • Thanks for community support - By the Board Lumber Co.

Saturday, July 24, 2021 - Maranacook High School
2250 Millard Harrison Drive, Readfield, ME.

2PM:  Backyard Compost Class with Mark King, Maine DEP Organics Specialist

  • Registered participants will receive a free lobster trap composting bin (approx. $100 value)
  • Register in advance at the Readfield Transfer Station, phone: 207-685-3144
  • Register online! - Other compost trainings are happening on August 5 and August 26!

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 6:00pm - Readfield Community Library
1151 Main Street, Readfield, ME.

6:00PM:  Kids “Stop the Food Waste!” Event for Readfield's Food Rescue & Recycling Program

Hey kids/teens! Join us at the Readfield Community Library for food waste and composting activities and learn what you can do to help Readfield's new efforts to end food waste in Maine! Kids and teens of all ages are welcome!