When that happens, the entire bag is treated like trash. Holiday decorations and wrapping materials also create confusion.

Focused on education instead of punishment, the inspectors place either “oops” tags on bins that contain improper materials ...

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Instead of tossing plastic bags in the trash, use them around your home. Learn some of the most useful ways to repurpose plastic grocery bags.

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New trash carts around Indianapolis have sparked conversation about the city's yard waste disposal policies. Here's a ...

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San Diego officials are defending its waste inspection program after numerous resident complaints about costs, explaining ...

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NORCROSS, Ga. — A man was indicted after law enforcement seized a total of 325 pounds of meth from a storage facility in ...

San Diego city inspectors are conducting checks on trash bins to prevent fires caused by combustible waste, following a rise in trash truck fires due to improper disposal of hazardous materials.

Most of the leaves in Fort Collins are down for the season, and that signals it's almost time for a seasonal pause on ...