MCV Applauds Maine Legislature’s Enactment of Legislation to Close the Out-of-State Waste Loophole

AUGUSTA, ME – Today, the Maine Legislature enacted LD 1639 ⁠— legislation that would close a loophole in Maine’s waste management laws that allows landfilling of out-of-state waste, including hazardous construction and demolition debris. As a result, Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town has become a dumping ground for toxic waste, threatening the area’s drinking … Read more