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No Curbside Trash/Recycling in Portland on Labor Day, Monday, September 6, 2010  (8/31/2010)
The Department of Public Services Solid Waste crews will not collect trash or recycling on Labor Day, September 6, 2010. More

Franklin Street and Exit 7 Meeting Wednesday  (7/26/2010)
Public meeting to discuss next steps for Franklin Street More

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Information  (6/30/2010)
Riverside Recycling Facility accepts household hazardous waste (HHW) on the 1st Saturday from July through November. Please note that Riverside Recycling Facility will be closing at noon on Saturday, July 3, 2010. More

Traffic Advisory- Allen Avenue (July-October)  (6/28/2010)
Starting today and continuing through mid-October, construction work along Allen Avenue between Summit Street and the Falmouth town boundary will be underway between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM More

Riverside Recycling Facility returns to summer hours beginning Tuesday, April 20, 2010  (4/9/2010)
Hours of operation: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. More

E-card Changes at Riverside Recycling Facility  (6/16/2009)
Beginning July 1, 2009, there will be changes to the City e-card program at Riverside Recycling Facility. These include: * E-card holders will have free disposal of up to 10 bulky items per year such as furniture, non-freon appliances, mattresses and box springs, gas grills and outdoor equipment as well as limited quantites of yard waste and hazardous waste More

Find Your Trash and Recycling Day  (2/23/2007)
Have a question on when your trash or recycling is picked up? More

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Tree Care
ISA, ‘How to publications’: The International Society of Arboriculture’s web site offers info for both homeowners and the professional arborist.
National Arborist Association

Tree Planting
US Forest Service, Tree Planting Checklist for Success
ISA: Tree Selection
ISA: buying trees
Native Plant Information

Insect & Disease Information
Maine Forest Service’s Insect & Disease Lab
US Forest Service Information

Commercial Arborist Companies
Maine Arborists Association: 883-3340
Bartlett Tree Expert Company: 883-3340
Lucas Tree Expert Company: 797-7294
Whitney Tree Service: 657-3256

Local Nurseries and Gardens Centers
O’Donal’s Nurseries*
Lucas Tree Company*
Skillin’s Nursery*
The Garden Visit and Travel Guide

* Nurseries involved in City of Portland’s CoOp Tree Planting Program

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Dig Safe Systems, Inc.
Dig Safe Laws and Rules

Community Forestry
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American Forests

Arboretums
Arboretums and public gardens conduct research and offer a variety of public displays…The following web page connections are informative and give you a chance to visit these wonderful collections… they are helpful in tree and plant selection.
The Maine State Arboretum
The Arnold Arboretum in Boston
The National Arboretum in Washington
The Morton Arboretum in Illinois

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