Summary
Maine's ban on land-applying biosolids means all of Bangor's 5,000+ tons a year must be landfilled, and Juniper Ridge is expected to fill around 2028. Disposal costs have doubled to about $800,000 a year — a bill that lands on sewer ratepayers.
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Last discussed Feb 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Disposal costs doubled to about $800,000 a year, a growing pressure on sewer rates.
Nobody benefits right now — this is a warning to the whole city about future rates and river protection.
Sewer ratepayers will keep footing a rising disposal bill as landfill space runs out.
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