Talking Trash

We may think we are done recycling when we toss something into a recycling bin. But we aren’t! Recycling is all about giving things a second chance. When we recycle, our old bottles become new bottles or fleece blankets. Old glass jars become new jars or insulation...

Remove and donate — don’t demolish and trash your home renovation materials. Home improvement is an exciting but messy business whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or work with a professional. Once the job starts, the disarray, dust, and debris can seem to seep into...

You read that correctly. It's not "retweet," but "RETREET"! This summer, it seems there is a wildfire, hurricane, tornado, flood, earthquake, or other natural disaster in the news almost daily. You aren't imagining an uptick. The United Nations issued a report in...

Discarding trash or other unwanted items in empty lots, along highways, or in other unapproved locations is considered illegal dumping, and it is against the law. Commonly dumped items include furniture, appliances, tires, construction waste, household trash, and...

After the carts are wheeled to the curb and picked up each week, the rest of solid waste management happens out of the public eye. That's why we are mostly unaware of the many times our local solid waste professionals come to the rescue. It could be managing...

Want to be greener as you clean, but need help figuring out where to begin? Here are seven tips to get you on your way! Think mechanical first. A scrub brush, a dish scrubber, and a retired toothbrush can provide a lot of cleaning power with no chemicals at all. Use...

Plastic bags are a significant source of contamination in the recycling stream. In fact, they may be the number one contaminant. When plastic bags are mixed with other recyclables, they get tangled in equipment at the sorting facility, causing frequent stops to remove...

Backyard party season is still going strong and will continue into the cooler months with bonfires and tailgating. You can enjoy the company of family and friends while also making a positive impact on the environment, celebrating sustainably and responsibly. Here are...

Ready or not, while it may still feel like summer, soon we’ll see signs of fall. One sign we can always count on says, “Back to School.” If you have students in your home, they will need to get ready with supplies. Before buying more for this school year, consider how...