Orrington trash plant won’t reopen for more than a year

Orrington trash plant won’t reopen for more than a year

The Orrington trash incinerator is at least 15 months away from reopening. Construction at Eagle Point Energy Center will take another 15 to 18 months, Project Manager Roy Donnelly said at a Penobscot County Commission meeting Tuesday. The plan is to start accepting trash between September and November 2026, he said. The plant was shuttered in 2023 after longtime owner Penobscot Energy Recovery Co. was foreclosed on. The timeline shared Tuesday …

Orrington waste facility eyes reopening by end of year following ongoing fire repairs

Despite the costly repairs and remediation efforts needed, company officials and the Town of Orrington say the Eagle Point Energy Center has many potential benefits.