Free Maine greenhouse plastic recycling program continues through Dec. 15

TURNER PUBLISHING • November 9, 2020

University of Maine Cooperative Extension is accepting greenhouse plastic for recycling through Dec. 15 before closing out the season. The recycling program accepts clear, low-density, polyethylene (LDPE #4) plastic used to cover greenhouses, high tunnels, hoop houses and other agricultural structures. Collection sites can also accept white over-wintering LDPE #4 film used by the nursery industry. The program is free of charge and open to all Maine farmers, gardeners and horticulturalists who preregister. Register on the program webpage.