Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recycling standards vary widely across the US. Recycling the wrong material or including wet or dirty items can contaminate the ...

Greasy Pizza Boxes Grease and oil are two of the worst contaminants in paper recycling, and greasy pizza boxes are one of the biggest culprits. Grease from pizza boxes causes oil to form at the top of ...

Keep Liberty Beautiful would like to remind Liberty County residents that recycling isn’t just for paper, plastic, and ...

Many Tehama County residents are doing their part to recycle and protect the environment. Recycling helps conserve natural resources and keeps waste out of landfills. However, a growing issue is ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...

Goodwill isn’t a landfill. These 11 items—recalled baby gear, used mattresses, opened cosmetics, hazardous materials, expired ...

While some categories of recyclable items are picked up by your local municipality, others need to be taken to a specialty recycling program in order to be properly recycled or reused. This is because ...

Republic Services says household waste increases by 25% in the holiday season and can add 1 million tons of trash to landfills. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Crews at Republic Services recycling and waste ...

Plastic election signs like these can be recycled. Now that the votes are in, you may be wondering what to do with that yard sign you had for your preferred candidate or issue. They don't have to go ...