Tossing everything into the blue bin (or however it’s sorted in your area) feels like a good deed for the planet. People ...

Some items you can recycle in one city may be prohibited in another. Batteries, plastic bags, small appliances, and more may not be allowed.

For years, sorting bottles from cardboard, scrubbing out jars, and dragging the blue bin to the curb felt like the right ...

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 ...

Placing as much as possible in our recycling bins is great for so many reasons: it helps the planet, helps keep our home tidy, makes us feel positive as we're contributing to a greener future, and the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Millions of people will wheel recycling bins to their curbs this Earth Day, and many will feel a warm glow for doing their part to help the planet. Being a diligent recycler seems like a simple way to ...

YOU MAY THINK YOU’RE HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT, BUT THE CITY OF OMAHA AND ITS RECYCLING CONTRACTOR CONTRACTORS SAY TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE RECYCLING THINGS THAT THEY HAVE TO THROW AWAY. LAST MONTH, KETV GOT ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recycling standards vary across the US, with municipalities often setting their own unique rules. Recycling the wrong material or ...