Every day, the average American throws away over 4.9 pounds of trash. Much of this could be reused, repaired, or reimagined. Waste reduction and upcycling (or reuse) are two powerful ways to save ...

Now that Christmas is over, crews are expecting a surge of trash and recyclables out by the curb. Next week, there will be more trash, and recycling, than usual. The usual volume in dumpster and ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – National Waste & Recycling Workers Week concludes with insights from a local solid waste worker about the challenges faced on the job. Joe Stively, who has been in the solid waste ...

The Wisconsin DNR has tips to help families save money and reduce waste. While many items can be recycled, some can cause serious problems. The DNR also has tips to reduce food waste through the ...

The City of New Bedford is urging residents to be more mindful about waste during the holidays, offering several tips to reduce landfill contributions. Jennifer Vieira, director of the Department of ...