Alexander Clapp, author of new nonfiction book 'Waste Wars,' tracks the world-wide blackmarket trade of our garbage ...

Have you ever stopped to wonder what bin to toss something in? Is something recyclable, compostable or just trash? Here are a few general tips to help figure out which ...

Sweeping changes to recycling in Oregon went into effect July 1. Here's what residents in Marion and Polk counties should know.

Starting the week of July 7 and continuing on a biweekly basis, residents can now combine cardboard and paper recycling for the same collection.

How does single-stream recycling work? In cities that use single-stream recycling, consumers put all of their recyclable materials − paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and metal − into a single bin.

Luis Salas prepares a bale of cardboard at the Republic Services Recycling Center, 3780 E. Ajo Way, before it is shipped to a customer. Cardboard could still be recycled under proposals being ...

Explore the unbeatable recycling method that converts millions of waste cardboard pieces into yarn paper cones. The process begins by collecting and cleaning the old cardboard, which is then ...

Cardboard and paper recycling return to Columbus at the transfer station with hours varying depending on the season.

The plans set out that waste will be separated, with metal, cardboard and plastic in one material stream and mixed items including paper, card, plastic, metal and glass in another, said the Local ...

Residents expressed health concerns as Baltimore County firefighters continue to fight a smoldering fire at a paper recycling plant that started Saturday.

Here's what to know about recycling in Wisconsin from the report: Wisconsinites are recycling more cardboard, less paper and aluminum Cardboard and paper comprise about 60% of the materials ...