Mid Maine Waste Action

At Maine Waste to Energy, we take pride in providing reliable, safe, and economical waste processing and disposal services to our communities. Our advanced facility uses efficient combustion and air pollution control equipment to create clean, renewable energy from an unavoidable byproduct of life. The modern process lessens landfill volumes, minimizes air pollution, and helps offset the use of fossil fuels.

Our History

Prior to the emergence of waste-to-energy facilities, the majority of municipal solid waste produced throughout the country was sent to landfills. The waste-to-energy process was created to reduce the need for landfilling solid waste, reduce the threat of groundwater pollution, and recover valuable energy in the process. Mid-Maine Waste Action Corporation (MMWAC) was created in 1986 as a not-for-profit organization to support waste management for 12 local municipalities. In 1990, MMWAC vastly improved an existing facility with a 250-ton/day incinerator equipped with a 5-megawatt turbine generator and advanced air pollution control equipment.

Our Facility

Our waste-to-energy facility processes over 72,000 tons of trash per year, generating enough steam to create about 17,000 megawatt-hours of clean, renewable electricity annually. That's enough to power at least 2,000 homes! We take pride in operating at the highest standards and as a vital part of Maine's waste hierarchy. Our facility is conveniently located in Auburn, serving over 30 local municipalities, including our 12 member communities.

Our Services

We offer a range of services to our communities, including waste processing and disposal, recycling, and bulky item disposal. We charge disposal or "tipping" fees which vary by origin and type of waste, including household and commercial trash, recycling, and bulky items. Member rates are discounted based on investments made by their community. We accept all major credit cards and strive to make our services as accessible and convenient as possible.

Our Commitment

Our commitment is to serve our communities with integrity, pride, and a focus on sustainability. We believe that by reducing landfill volumes and staying local to minimize pollution, we can make a positive impact on our environment and our communities. Our motto is "Managing Maine's Waste Today for a Better Tomorrow, " and we strive to live up to it every day.