This Wednesday, November 15, is America Recycles Day, a nationally recognized day dedicated to the importance of recycling. It's also the perfect time to develop your understanding of recycling, learn ...

Household waste increases 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years — according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Dan Hoornweg, an energy engineering professor at Ontario Tech University, said ...

Containers with the recycling triangle on them need to be as clean as using a spatula in a peanut butter container. You don’t need to wash them to the standard of your clean dishes. See the Recycling ...

"This pioneering project is setting a new industry standard, truly changing how PET food trays are recycled and speeding up ...

Now that Christmas is over, crews are expecting a surge of trash and recyclables out by the curb. Next week, there will be more trash, and recycling, than usual. The usual volume in dumpster and ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X If reducing food waste and recycling the right way are among your New Year’s resolutions, the ...

Monroe County's "Dirty Dozen" are 12 non-recyclable items. DES team discusses recycling efforts. The 2025 "Dirty Dozen" refers to 12 items that can't be recycled curbside in Monroe County. Despite ...

"Intense heat and sudden flames." Experts issue warning about common waste items that can spark fires: 'It can spread in ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Waste Commission of Scott County is offering holiday recycling tips for the increased amount of trash the facility says they see between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day . ...