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A new food-waste drop-off site at the Brunswick Recreation Center is just part of a three-pronged effort to promote composting, which experts say could help the environment and the town's bottom line.
Brunswick, Bath look to expand composting services Share Lisbon rolled out a new compost drop-off station at the town transfer station last month that town officials say has been very popular with residents. Contributed photo Bath and Brunswick are looking to expand their composting programs, in part to offset fees incurred by processing waste. “The point is to try to spread the concept of composting out into the community,” said Bath Public Works Director Lee Leiner. “It’s never too early to try to start to change the culture a little bit toward waste.” Instead of putting organic...