As spring cleaning season arrives, many people find themselves sifting through their homes, wondering how to responsibly dispose of various items. From electronics to hazardous materials, recycling ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most black plastic containers are non-recyclable. Takeout containers are becoming more eco-friendly, but there are still some that ...

It’s easy to get confused about what can and can’t be recycled. The No. 1 rule is to follow your local guidelines. Print them and post them by your recycling bins for quick reference. But ...

After the holidays, a lot of us end up with a lot of waste. If you’re wondering what to do with all those empty boxes, crumpled paper and bows, Rumpke Waste & Recycling has the answer. On its Facebook ...

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — When waste that can’t be recycled ends up in a recycling bin, the contents of the entire bin may get tossed in a landfill. The rejected waste ends up costing taxpayers as ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The holidays are approaching, and with it comes the trash associated with it. However, some of the wrapping paper or more that you might be using can be recycled. Arlington ...

When it comes to disposing of an old computer, your choices are to sell, donate or recycle it. What you should never do is throw an old computer in a dumpster as its both hazardous waste and puts your ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, ...

Thinking about throwing that old laundry detergent bottle or yogurt container in the garbage? Better think again, and head on over to the recycling bin. Not only does recycling help reduce the amount ...

TULSA, Okla. — Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to get rid of that holiday trash including your live Christmas trees. The days following Christmas are the busiest for the American Waste Control ...

There are many ways to be more environmental friendly, and one of the easiest is to recycle eligible household items instead of throwing everything in the trash. Nationally, the rate of recycling in ...