Often, when people think of medical waste disposal, they envision a hospital or doctor's office properly getting rid of their biohazardous trash. The Latest Local, State, U.S.

The Earth911 recycling search tool helps you locate nearby recycling programs for all types of hazardous waste, including mercury. You can also find mail-in programs for fluorescent light bulbs.

So am I supposed to be recycling organic waste now? Technically, yes. Under SB 1383, all California residents were supposed to stop putting food scraps and other organic waste in trash bins as of ...