Have you ever thrown something in the recycling bin, hoping it's recyclable? Maybe a toothpaste tube, bubble wrap or plastic ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City Sanitation officials announced the availability of a new, smaller trash bin Thursday in response to residents’ demands.

For old toothbrushes, electric toothbrush replacement heads, used flossers, and toothpaste tubes from Crest, Oral-B, or ...

“The City of Mesa Solid Waste Department is committed to protecting the public health and environment through the safe and sanitary handling of solid waste. Each week, our team provides trash and ...

Arizona’s Family Investigates tracked several recyclable items placed in Phoenix-area blue bins to see if they went to a ...

F iguring out where to place trash and recycling bins is a common design dilemma, especially if your kitchen is on the ...

Thirty years ago, Italian households mostly took out the trash in one go. Since then, nearly all residents of Italy have at ...

Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

A new app from BINfluencer – the nonprofit arm of Millennium Recycling – will take the guesswork out of recycling for Sioux Falls residents by providing quick, clear answers about what goes in the ...

Rules for recycling vary by city, so that's something to consider before you toss thin plastics, glass, or even your pet food bag into your bins.

2. Dirty Containers - Items like bottles and jars must be empty, clean, and dry. A good rule of thumb: less than a teaspoon ...