Swap. Share.
Do Good.
Every listing is a nugget of good for Maine — from Kittery to Fort Kent.
Post it. Call the seller. Pick it up. That simple.
Chris Edwards
Solo Founder & Builder
Maine Nugs was built from scratch by one person — a climate-focused product manager, Climatebase Cohort 8 Fellow, and new dad based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. No venture funding, no team of twelve, no AI hype deck. Just a laptop, a mission to do good, and a lot of late nights while expecting a baby.
The goal is simple: build tools that help Maine communities keep stuff out of landfills, support the circular economy, and connect neighbors the way it used to work — honestly, locally, and for free. Every feature on this site — from banned item detection to recyclable redirect prompts to volunteer driver coordination — was designed, coded, and shipped solo.
“If one person can build something that helps a whole community, imagine what a whole community can do.”
Don't Dump It — Recycle It Right
Your old batteries, electronics, and solar panels aren't trash — they're resources. Maine's “dump” services treat everything like garbage, but we're routing those items to eco-friendly recycling centers instead.
Lithium batteries are causing fires at Maine transfer stations. Solar panels contain recoverable silver and copper. Rare earth elements are worth billions. Let's stop burying them.
Explore Eco RecyclingLithium Batteries
EcoFlow, e-bikes, power tools
Solar Panels
Panels, inverters, optimizers
Electronics
Computers, phones, TVs
Routed to verified recycling centers, not the landfill
Circular Recommerce
Browse free, pre-owned, and swappable items from our community marketplace. Every reuse keeps stuff out of the landfill.
Browse by Category
35 categories for Maine's circular economy, plus new community additions
How It Works
Three simple steps. No fees, no middlemen. Just neighbors.
List It
Post your item in 30 words or fewer — classic Maine style. Or go modern with photos and details. Leave your number so folks can reach you. Always free.
Connect
Interested? Sign in and call or text the seller directly. Neighbor to neighbor, the Maine way — just like the local classifieds you grew up with.
Sustain
Every exchange keeps items out of the landfill and supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Your swap is a nugget of good for Maine.
Maine Nugs is a community bulletin board. All transactions are between individuals — we help you find each other, that’s it.
Need Help with Pickup?
We’ve got neighbors for that. Maine Nugs connects community volunteer drivers with anyone who needs help getting items picked up or delivered — especially our elderly, disabled, and veteran community members.
Mark any listing as “needs pickup help” and a local volunteer will reach out.
Your personal impact dashboard as a volunteer driver
Need Help with Pickup?
We've got neighbors for that. Maine Nugs connects community volunteer drivers with anyone who needs help getting items picked up or delivered — especially our elderly, disabled, and veteran community members.
Mark any listing as "needs pickup help" and a local volunteer will reach out.
