NEW YORK — For half a century, New York City residents have taken out their trash by flinging plastic bags stuffed with ...

U.S. household waste increases by more than 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. It’s that time of year to be jolly ...

Food waste reduction organization ReFED has estimated that nearly 316,000,000 pounds, or 158,000 tons, of food will be wasted ...

From paper to plastic, recycling is fantastic. But there are many rules and nuances consumers might not be aware of.

New rules for NYC residents: Trash must be in bins with secure lids by 2025, and composting is mandatory citywide.

A sanitation truck uses its automated arm to grab and empty a blue recycling toter Nov. 13 at Muncie Sanitary District. The ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New York City residents no longer need to wait for special, limited leaf collection days to get rid of ...

At the Bates Trashion Show, one person’s trash is not just another’s treasure, but perhaps even another’s trend.

In contrast, San Francisco and Berkeley will accept anything certified as “BPI-compostable,” including bags. GreenWaste, ...

A creative mum has taken recycling to a whole new level by transforming trash into impressive artwork.Francesca Busca ...

Coming soon(ish): new laws regarding recycling e-waste—and that ever-growing collection of dead batteries we all have sitting in a drawer somewhere.

Make sure to avoid throwing in items like meat, bones, or dairy products unless your municipality accepts them, as they can attract pests and slow down the composting process. Vegetable scraps, coffee ...