Some items you can recycle in one city may be prohibited in another. Batteries, plastic bags, small appliances, and more may ...

We have all done it: a greasy pizza box, a disposable coffee cup, the odd plastic bag. Sometimes, we want things to be recyclable, so we put them in the recycling bin. Waste managers often call this ...

Though you may have good intentions, not all takeout containers are easily recyclable. These are the six types you're better off tossing in the trash.

HOUSTON – Recycling is an important step towards conserving energy and reducing pollution. Here are some do’s and don’ts of recycling that can help you make a positive impact: 1. Do recycle metal cans ...

The Ames City Council awarded a 5-year contract for its new residential curbside recycling program to Aspen Waste Systems of ...

If your recycling bins are full every week, you know you’re doing your part to help the environment. Your community may have a list of what it does and doesn’t accept on recycling day, but sometimes ...

Since Armstrong World Industries introduced its ceiling tile recycling program eight years ago, the company has diverted more than 4 million pounds of material from landfills. Steven Baer, senior ...

"If a battery comes into the waste, it's an immediate risk of fire because if a battery is not handled correctly it can spark and that can cause thermal runway and then create a fire risk," said Grime ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - On American Recycling Day, November 15, Heartland Afternoon went behind the scenes at the City of Cape Girardeau’s recycling center. Mike Tripp, the solid waste ...

As good citizens, we diligently fill the recycling bins provided by our local authorities with all manner of plastic trays, boxes, bottles and bags. But as these bins fill up quicker and quicker each ...